As part of our annual tradition,
I held a charity event on Sunday, December 14th at Gallery S’s “Charity New Year’s Painting Exhibition” venue.
I drew the zodiac horse for the coming year and guests’ favorite flowers on ema plaques on the spot.
Thank you very much to everyone who attended.
The entire proceeds from the charity event, ¥30,000, will be donated to a welfare facility.
I will report back to you again later with a receipt attached.
Japanese Painting Workshop: [Paint Made from Crushed Gems]
I held a workshop where participants ground raw azurite ore—the source of Japanese painting’s signature blue—into mineral pigments.
The session began with each participant selecting their own stone from a variety of raw azurite specimens.
Since it’s a natural stone, everyone ended up with slightly different shades of ultramarine blue.
Participants then created mini paintings using their handmade rock pigments.
Motifs included auspicious symbols like horses (for next year’s zodiac sign), Mount Fuji, and pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms.
May these pieces brighten your New Year celebrations!
I was delighted to see everyone smiling and enjoying themselves throughout the workshop.
★Announcement: Japanese Painting Workshop★
【Paint Made from Crushed Gems】
We’ll grind raw azurite (blue copper ore) stones—the source of Japanese painting’s signature blue—to create mineral pigments.
Use this handmade paint to create a mini painting celebrating the New Year.
Experience the shimmer and vibrant beauty of mineral pigments firsthand.
We will provide designs featuring next year’s zodiac animal, the Horse, and auspicious motifs. Even beginners can enjoy Japanese painting with a coloring-book feel.
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Komaya Merchant House, Annex Room
(21 Shinbashicho, Futagacho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN)
Participation Fee: ¥4,800 (includes materials)
Capacity: 10 participants
All necessary art supplies, including brushes and paint palettes, will be provided.
Please register with Komaya Merchant House:
＋81-532-41-6065
We look forward to your participation!