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1st-s Atelier | Blog — The Afterglow of Space


Attending a Croquis Session — Capturing the Line Within Movement. "Moving Croquis" 《Mode Croquis》
This is my first time joining 'Moving Croquis,' drawn to a dancer's movement. Following a body that never stopped, I felt something distinct from capturing form: grasping the body's flow through line. I noticed the tension from music and live performance shapes the line's inflection, and that drawing within movement links eye and hand—a sensation connecting to ordinary croquis. How do you leave the feeling of 'wanting to draw' in a line? A day of rethinking what makes croquis
Sep 20


What can be drawn precisely because of time limits — what croquis teaches us
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.
Jun 12


Yuzo Saeki, a painter of beautiful "lines" and "noise"
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.
May 10


The last autumn leaves of the year. Set within a Japanese-modern space created through DIY. — DIY renovation of a 40-year-old house.
Lately, the air has remained crisp and dry, just like winter. One moment it feels freezing, and the next, the warmth of a month ago returns... Perhaps due to the dry air, there seems to be a lot of news about fires lately. Please, everyone, be extra careful with fire hazards. Now, at this threshold of winter, I have decorated our entryway with the last Japanese maple leaves of the year. Things passed down, and life today. My late grandmother’s large vase takes center stage
Dec 21, 2025


Dessin Study: An Exploration of Form & Volume
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
Sep 16, 2025
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