tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39248908268342219242024-02-07T18:00:39.268-08:00noriko oki blogart, travel, spiritualNorikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-12731621993730194472015-02-14T18:49:00.001-08:002015-02-14T18:49:34.549-08:00Happy Valentine's Day
Let's spend this special day with your loved one!
Say how you love him or her, how lucky you have him or her in your life...
Or you can cherish a special memories with your loved ones..
Or you can enjoy the day with your beloved family or friends, or even yourself to feel love!!
Let love overflow your beautiful self!
Happy Valentine's Day.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-5791236674954911742014-12-31T06:57:00.001-08:002014-12-31T06:57:10.804-08:00Happy Holidays
Let's hug our loved ones and stay happy in this holiday season.
Let's appreciate what we have.
Let's choose happiness.
Let's love and accept ourselves no matter what.
Thank you so much 2014, and hello 2015!
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-927520860827076842014-12-03T06:43:00.001-08:002014-12-03T06:44:59.455-08:00Upstream People Gallery 16th Annual Painting, Drawing, Photography & Print Juried Online International Exhibition
My latest body of work, a series of "Love and Appreciation" is in online exhibition, and 2 of them won "Special Recognition".
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-29977133862023341232014-11-25T06:23:00.000-08:002014-11-25T06:23:08.874-08:00Love and Appreciation 02 03
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-15653310693287806162014-11-01T00:52:00.001-07:002014-11-25T06:23:22.375-08:00Love and Appreciation 01
One of the pieces I worked on during Robert Burridge's Studio Mentor Workshop. Acrylic with collage . Fun pasting paints on palette!
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-41670468885890604932014-10-15T20:14:00.002-07:002014-10-15T20:14:26.246-07:00"The Yes Book" coming this fall!
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So honored that my illustration is featured on the web site of "The Yes Book" by Exult Road, as well as the poem featured in the book.
The Yes Book©, a collection of writings about the idea of the word "Yes!" from poets, physicists, journalists, novelists, grandpas, coffee baristas, spiritual teachers, social activists, farmers, and youth.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-53774912031188649192014-10-15T19:17:00.001-07:002014-10-15T19:56:39.202-07:00Robert Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop
I attended Robert Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop in Arroyo Grande, CA, at his own studio in September 2014. It was like one of my dreams came true!
He is such a great mentor, not only talented in art but to teach, to communicate, to inspire and to encourage students. Some students were repeater attracted to his caring and charming personality as well as his skills. In the class, 7 of us, Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-56227734714841276462014-07-01T04:33:00.000-07:002014-07-01T04:46:46.681-07:00Now showing at Upstream People Gallery
My latest 3 artworks are on exhibit in 16th Annual All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition by Upstream People Gallery.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-82587685829215305512014-06-26T07:08:00.000-07:002014-06-26T07:08:14.345-07:00Dine under the wisteria arbor
My another dream dining setting is under the wisteria arbor. I experienced it and loved it in Provence.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-67339706824918326562014-06-26T07:02:00.001-07:002014-06-26T07:02:10.848-07:00All time favorite bistro
I never get tired of painting this bistro. That's one of my power spots. I am always happy whenever I visit there, to dine with anyone, any time.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-72327978704568909362014-06-26T06:58:00.000-07:002014-06-26T07:03:59.801-07:00Magic Hour at Course Saleya, Nice
I fell in love with the contrast of burning orange building against Phthalo blue sky back in the late 90's. Later I learned that it was Henri Matisse's house...I should've walked during the day time. I enjoyed the view as I dined at the amazing pizzeria. They served simple but amazing dish and amazing local wine.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-69672917984164912082014-05-13T07:02:00.001-07:002014-05-13T07:03:23.805-07:00YES
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-69693381682808134832014-03-15T00:24:00.001-07:002014-03-15T00:24:14.286-07:00Hyacinths
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-14427546039946577872014-03-12T07:27:00.000-07:002014-03-12T07:28:41.214-07:00Congratulations on your Wedding, L&J!
For my friend who's getting married...
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-74804920657730061532014-03-02T07:12:00.000-08:002014-03-02T07:12:31.039-08:00Birthday Cake
I thank for my life, my health, and being able to celebrate with my beloved family!
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-39138993263290072622014-02-15T21:28:00.002-08:002014-02-16T05:33:39.022-08:00Small sketch: Image of Lake Tahoe in winter
I tend to get caught in details and logical thinking when I paint, so I'm trying to loosen up here, because I feel more free and happy that way. I'm trying out in small sketches.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-9386042091741882782014-02-05T07:53:00.000-08:002014-02-15T21:32:52.641-08:00Valentine Dance
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-16249790231275187582014-02-01T00:10:00.000-08:002014-02-01T00:10:38.798-08:00Sunset @ Napa Valley (image of Bistro Don Giovanni)
It would be great to taste wine like this with loved ones!
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-31834098833087457872014-01-17T22:37:00.000-08:002014-01-17T22:37:24.619-08:00Lake Tahoe in summer
Here is the summer version of Lake Tahoe in my imagination.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-37507112645656168862014-01-17T22:26:00.001-08:002014-02-15T21:33:33.518-08:00Love the Lake Tahoe view in winter!
I'm working on a series of Lake Tahoe, just because living near Lake Tahoe is my dream! This is the winter version.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-38922096314992719092013-12-30T09:43:00.002-08:002013-12-30T09:43:48.181-08:00Inspired by the memorial service trip to the Bay Area
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-48293344014193302952013-12-30T09:40:00.001-08:002014-02-15T21:34:08.754-08:00My dear friend returning to the ocean
I attended this beautiful sea burial of my dear friend at San Francisco Bay in November. May his soul rest in peace.
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-71049430271972566232013-12-23T07:41:00.000-08:002014-02-15T21:35:30.100-08:00Happy Holidays!
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-89874957175456683732013-09-01T07:57:00.002-07:002013-09-01T07:59:48.089-07:00Blue-Eyed Son live in Tokyo!
It was nice to meet the artist and to see him play live in my town! On this night he played at "Yagi ni Kiku?", a chic yet cozy cafe & bar in Daikanyama. As he started playing, he took us to Venice Beach, turning the venue into outdoor stage on the beach where we could hear surf sound and feel ocean breeze.
Blue-Eyed Son rocks!
Norikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730399303013124957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924890826834221924.post-91446054908884709202013-06-11T06:48:00.001-07:002013-06-11T06:48:27.005-07:00
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