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Kaeru

This was another one of the paintings I did at the same time in 1999. I was inspired by a kaeru (frog) metal windchime, but did the painting from imagination. I wasn't entirely happy with it, but I did have fun with the blades of grass along the river bank.

I donated this painting to the Japanese American National Museum for their 2007 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, but got it scanned before then so I could make reproductions.

Based on this original

Kaeru
uploaded by vkm
In Japanese, kaeru means either “frog” or “to return.” Frogs are considered good luck charms for travelers and others. This kaeru windchime hangs peaceful and serene from a branch over … More »

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