Bathing in afternoon sunshine

natural daylight is very important, don't you think?  really wanna go to dbay, but it's a rare day when I could stay home all day, maybe go for a swim?

 blackie bebe is looking for fishes outside the window? hedgy bebe, are you happy today? 

A piece of tranquility

A lot happened recently, and went through a lot in the past hours. In any case, it's all settled now, and I hope that all of us feel calm and happy now - continue to carry on our routes and realize our dreams. 

-extremely tired breakfast at four seasons-

 Haven't been back at home before midnight for a long while - feel very very tired indeed, want to tidy up my room, it's very messy, saw hedgy and blackie instead of just patting them before they sleep, finish up the translation and freelance illustration... etc. etc. japanese lesson etc... 

and take a little break. 

Sharing art on a rainy day

Despite of many complicated factors that is beyond my ability to understand, I feel extremely fortunate to be able to meet Tsubuan-san and his mom, and also spend the past two days with many art lovers during the one day sale and demonstration. Thanks to Shizue in organizing such occasion, something very precious for HK's art scene. met a lot of old friends of p*m and first time visitors, and received many small gifts, food, and personal message after the two days' over. It is indeed very challenging for us in many aspects, but being an art lover and (unprofessional) illustrator myself, I very understand that every little message counts very much. 

The past week was very tiring for both Joey and I, but we have both indeed learnt a lot from Shizue, whom pays attention to even the tiniest details. During the demonstration, both of us were really worried on whether Tsubuan san would be too thirsty/hungry or tired! But having worked with Japanese before, we understand how serious, attentive and respectful they are towards doing everything. We had a nice dinner together afterwards where he shared his experience in big festa and handmade markets in Japan - where they have to look after the booth from 9 am to 11 pm, can't even go to toilet!!! Unbelievable! It is very great to see that people are enjoying! There are so much I learnt recently... so glad also to have Joey.. 

Misses phoebe very much too, can you come back to HK? 

As for now, it's time to rest, as we still have japanese lesson fresh and early tomorrow! 

A day of adult's kindergarten

Look at all the colourful work! It was a long and exciting day with Tsubuan Stamp! Started with yum cha at City Hall : ) Then they changed into traditional japanese clothes for a day at petit morpho.

 Lots of people came visit, including illustrators from England, gallerists from Japan, local artists etc, it's great to see when everyone brings in something into one place, sharing and exchanging humbly, isn't it great if there are more such occasions in Hong Kong - where everyone who loves art could have someone to share their passion and accumulate more inspiration...

since Tsubuan Stamp used to be a kindergarten teacher, it's really like a kindergarten here! You know what, his mom was so touched when he first arrived petit morpho, almost broke into tears! ahhhh
seeing people enjoying art together reminds me of echigo tsumari, makes me miss it very much... 

Tsubuan Stamp in Hong Kong

It always feels great to meet artists in person, and I guess vice versa too, no wonder he wants to organize a one day sale tomorrow to meet you all himself...  He is very friendly and genuine, can feel the freshness from hokkaido on him and his mom. Indeed a little shy and anxious on the upcoming demonstration too! 

We unpacked a whole suitcase of stamps today! sugoii ne! I can't help to buy some too...  Let me pretend to be a visitor and take a pic with the beautiful sign on the door :P I guess this doesn't show anything from the exhibition and it should be fine? 

Don't leave us please!

Had a lot a lot of experience of being sent off to the airport, but this is the first time I really see a very good friend off at the airport. I still know the whole route very vividly, it starts from a few days or even weeks before leaving, the whole anxiety and counting down, the feeling of having to go back to a boring and lonely place all alone, away from the beautiful and loving home... and feel as if it's difficult for those who aren't leaving to feel that unhappiness. Sometimes the tears of after going through immigration - the realization before take off, and then to the bright sunshine and cool air when arriving at London/Paris and the reality faced at Edinburgh. Even worse when it's winter... 

But this time, I actually experience the other side of the whole thing, which in fact is very sad too! HK without you is wrong, I guess it's even more so for tso jei jei, as she has to face a lot on her own... all the work... I guess it must be very difficult for her without you! ... can you come back? 

Morning break from illustration

They are the same colour as Blackie and Hedgy lol