
Tamaki Mikesaka

64. ◆How to Paint the Sky(Watercolor)(1/3)

63. ◆How to Avoid Wasting Paint
Agentny003
The way you squeeze out the paint is the same way I do with toothpaste every morning and before I go to sleep.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Looks like a lot of people felt the same way you did.
It wasn’t until I read your comment that I realized this trick could work on toothpaste tubes too!

62. ◆How to Use a Palette(2/2)

62. ◆How to Use a Palette(1/2)
Agentny003
Believe it or not sometimes the water can play a role in a painting.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah, blending can totally change the color from what you expected.
I always do a quick test before putting anything on the actual painting.

Haiku Illustrations(Adult Class)
Agentny003
Looks like you’ve met your match in knowledge of art. Kanji is also another form of Japanese writing but if I’m not mistaken, it’s written vertically.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah, each of my students has their own strengths, and their personalities really come through in their work.
Class is always full of inspiration!
As for kanji, it can be written both vertically and horizontally—
but the calligraphy piece he brought in this time was written vertically.
Agentny003
Looks like someone is going overboard with the meaning of the leaves.
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
That was me.
In Japanese, we pronounce "leaf," "leaves," and "points" all the same — "happa."
I ended up explaining it in a way that was confusing for her.
I'll make sure to be more careful from now on.

59. Cut off Melancholy(3/3)

59. Cut off Melancholy(2/3)
Agentny003
Great Advice.
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
Thanks!
His girlfriend’s a truly kind soul. I wish them a long and happy relationship.

59. Cut off Melancholy(1/3)
Agentny003
Word of advice. Never argue against a woman unless you have all your points straight; otherwise you’ll lose the battle.
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
That’s a bit too optimistic.
Once a woman’s in full rage mode, no logic in the world will work.
I’ve never won against an angry female friend!(;▽;)
Agentny003
You left it at your house behind the computer. 😆
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
When I got home, I apologized to it. lol
Agentny003
Being ambidextrous is rare. I use both my hands for different things. on the board I use both to write.
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
You are so talented!
I really want to get better at using my left hand as well...
(;ω;)

56. ◆Drawing Straight Line with a Brush
Agentny003
@tamakimikesaka: oh so the cat resembles you. OMG I didn’t realize that. 😆😁
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
She is basically my other self, of course!

55. ◆How to Paint Rain

54. ◆How to Reduce Paint Streaks
Agentny003
Smudging works too.
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
I keep reminding them how fun it is to smudge with a brush.
It seems they’re still struggling to get the hang of it.
Agentny003
Quite a snack. Sure is making me feel hungry.
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
Let's eat some croquettes!
Or fries work too!

52. Sunset in the Cheek(2/2)
Agentny003
Looks can be deceiving.
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
He has no idea how beautiful he looks,
how long his eyelashes are, or how clear his voice is.
And sometimes, I forget that he’s actually a cockatiel.
The way he shows me friendship feels almost human.

52. Sunset in the Cheek(1/2)

51. My Waiting Time Pleasure
Agentny003
Why do I have a feeling you did something you weren’t supposed to do? 😆
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
Your hunch was right.
I totally regret buying an abocado cutter. (T ^ T)

50. When Our Mutual Consideration Backfires
Agentny003
Great Minds think alike. 😆
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
Yeah, we truly care about each other, but this taught me that good intentions alone aren't enough to make someone happy.

49. ◆The Water Container

48. ◆How to Apply Bleeding
Agentny003
Blending can also lead to creating Gradients.
tamakimikesaka
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">>Agentny003
Yeah, I’m pretty good at blending deep, rich colors.
But I struggle with highlights and lighter gradients.
You, on the other hand, seem to have a real talent for them
—your lightning and shimmering water are absolutely stunning.
That’s one of the things I love about your art!
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47. ◆How to Apply Blurring
Agentny003
Blending also comes in layers
tamakimikesaka
>Agentny003
Yeah!
I want them to experience the joy of layering blends to create rich, deep artwork.

46. ◆Color Combinations
Agentny003
The way you use the prism to show how light impact the colors is a good example. Very smart using the Art side of Physics for your presentation.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
You're right!
I’m planning to post an episode explaining it using a prism.
Physics is really useful, so I often reference it in my lessons.

45. ◆The Background of the Hippo Picture
Agentny003
There are so many colors it’s takes creativity to fuse them into entirely new colors. Time to make the Color Wheel even bigger.
tamakimikesaka
@Agentny003
Yeah, you're right!
We should create a big color wheel that includes brightness and saturation too.
Even if it ends up as complex as the New York subway map, I’m all for it! lol
Agentny003 3 months ago
A very basic start when it comes to doing landscapes. 😁👍
tamakimikesaka 3 months ago
@Agentny003
Once they learn how to paint skies, their artwork really levels up.😄