An article looking back on the "Small Croquis Session" hosted by Mariko Sagawa. Exploring the concentration born from constraints like time limits, the allure of "choosing what not to draw," and the spirit of croquis as the starting point connecting to the philosophy of Modism.

Exploring Saeki Yuzo’s "noise" and pulsating lines. How his self-portrait saved me after losing my mentor. The true value of an artist's struggle beyond technique.

｜ModeCroquis｜Supple Poses Emerge March 8, 2026. The cold has begun to soften, little by little. While the wind still carries a lingering chill, the sunlight feels warm against the skin. It is a day of "Koharu-biyori"—a mild Indian summer- like Sunday—where the nearby Kizu River flows with serene beauty. Enokojima Art, Culture and Creative Center, Osaka (enoco). I attended the "Little Croquis Gathering" (Chiisana Croquis-kai) hosted by my artist friend, Mariko Sagami, which ta

The end of 2025. Christmas has passed, and only three days remain of this year. The zodiac for the coming year is Hinoe-uma (Fire Horse). It is a year said to carry a powerful fire energy, occurring only once every 60 years. Inspired by its passionate and powerful image, I picked up my paintbrush to create a new piece of art. When I paint, I always try not to overthink, relying solely on my intuition in that exact moment. By moving my brush with a clear, focused mind, this is

Croquis for the first time in a while, in winter at Enokojima. Sunday, December 14, 2025. Contrary to the clear, sunny sky, the wind was strong, and it was a day where the perceived temperature felt quite low. On such a winter day, I participated in the "Little Croquis Session" hosted by Mariko Sagami ( https://www.ma-sagami.jp/ ) at the Enokojima Art, Culture and Creative Center in Osaka. Ms. Sagami was a fellow art student during our school days and is actively working as

I am very fond of studying and reflecting on dessin, so I intend to regularly write down my thoughts as a "record of exploration and memorandum. " Today, a dessin of a man's face. While striving for simplicity as an expressive theme and firmly depicting a sense of three-dimensionality, I also wanted to study the unique qualities of men. ｜STUDY｜A study specialized in the exploration of pure "form," stripping away the information of "shadow." [Reflection] The Forms of Masculini