Neil and I went to the artist couple’s home today. I was so impressed….so many beautiful paintings. They showed us their studios and I became a big fan of both of them. The artwork of Bob Araki is very unique and striking. It hits your eyes and burns into your heart intensely, and would not go away…. that kind of artwork. And Masako Araki’s art is very natural, beautiful colours and contrasts of light and shadow. I can easily imagine it hanging in a room and brightening up the space….

Thank you for your comments and advise. Marlena and Sue, I followed your advise. I happily received the gift. I will treasure it for all my life. You are so right. There is more precious value in art that could not be measured by money. I thought I should become more generous about my music. Although my music might not be worthy to be called art… I will keep practicing and studying.

Neil loved the painting!!! I’m so happy today.

Some links to their artwork.
Bob’s art: http://artists.ca/show/seven/7/saskatchewans_cabin/0
Masako’s art: http://artists.ca/show/works_on_paper_2013/5/fallen_leaves/0

ニールといっしょに先だっての画家ご夫妻のお家に行って来たの。感激してしまった。。。すばらしい絵がたくさん、アトリエも見せていただいてますますお二人のフアンになってしまった。旦那さんの絵はとにかくユニークでストライキング、胸にぐっと来る感じ。一度観ると目に焼き付いて離れなくなる、そんな感じの絵。奥さんの絵はとにかく美しい。色彩もきれいで光と影が印象的、お部屋に飾るとぱっと輝く感じ。

コメントやアドバイスをくださった方々、本当にありがとうございます。マーレーナやスーのおっしゃる通り、素直にありがたく頂きました。一生大事にします。ほんとうにそう、芸術にはお金でははかれないもっと大切な価値がありますよね。わたしもこれから、私の音楽を（芸術とよべるレベルには達してないかもしれないけど）もっとおおらかに人に楽しんでもらおうと思います。そのためにも練習に励まなければ。。。

ニールもすごく気に入ってくれたの。うれしい。。。