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About Supercy

I'm a budding artist hoping to sell original art on the web. I graduated from King's College, London with a 'major' in botany and a 'minor' in theology. I am fascinated by mathematical patterns and colours in nature. I suspect they aren't there by chance.....

Sea Walnut

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Sea Walnut Paper craft (2014)

One of my students remarked he could see God’s hand in the Sea Walnut paper craft. I think he was referring to the original creature swimming about in the ocean rather than the craft it inspired.

The Sea Walnut, Mnemiopsis leidyi, is an exciting bioluminescent comb jelly whose natural habitat is the Atlantic Ocean just off the North American seaboard. However it has been hitching a ride in the ballast of ships as far as the Black Sea, wreaking havoc on the local ecosystems and fishing industries by overfeeding on the zooplankton that the fish also feed on. Who could have believed that such a cute tennis ball-sized creature could cause so much trouble?

To see more images and a delightful seascape, see Galleries, Papercraft, “Sea Walnut” and “Seascape”.

Butterflies in Space!

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Space Butterflies 3 (2005)

Not a major scientific discovery, but a mere flight of fancy (pardon the pun).

In the spring of 2005 we lost a dear sister in our church so I was looking for a distraction, a catharsis if you like. When she was seriously ill, her favourite bible verse was

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.”  1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV).

That summer I remembered the butterflies whose photos I had taken at Stratford Upon Avon the previous year. I superimposed their patterns on the rolling spheres of space and got the above result. The full collection (of three paintings) may be viewed in “Galleries” → “Space Butterflies”.

Sorry I have not been regular in writing lately. My new job in the office of a small university has kept me busy. I hope to begin releasing samples of this year’s project “Sea creatures” soon.

 

How to make a Floral Pollen Grain

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Desk calendar for 2015

Sorry for not posting anything new for nearly two months. I’ve been busy preparing a craft book.

If you click the below link

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you can view the PDF file of chapter 5 of my craft book. The file may take time to load. Also the first page is blank. Don’t be put off. You can print the pages you want. I’m giving you permission to print and make paper models for non-commercial purposes. Enjoy!

I hope to post more regularly from now on, about once a month.

 

 

Re-refreshed Calendar

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Volcano 火山

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I am pleased to announce the addition of a complete refreshed 2014 calendar. I have finally mastered Photoshop (I hope) and here is the evidence (sample above). In <Galleries> <Calendars> <2014 The Earth…> please compare the images in (3) (Re-refreshed) with earlier ones in (1) and (2).

The next post will be four weeks later on Saturday 12th April. Hopefully I will be able to report on the long-delayed craft book project.

 

 

Slide Show Overload

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Slide Show Overload (2006)

Spring is coming, even if the Sochi Winter Olympics have just kicked off. I hope this painting gets you in the mood. It portrays a screen changing from showing a daffodil to showing plum blossoms.

Below are some details.

Slide Overload Flowers

The flowers

Slide Overload leafy corner

Leafy corner

Slide Overload off the edge
Beyond the edge
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Let us give thanks to God for beautiful nature around us.

Let us be good stewards of creation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fame at last! (?) やっと有名！（？）

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I’m taking part in Oji Town’s Cultural Festival. Here is the proof!

王寺町文化発表会に参加させて頂いております。　証拠はここ！

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Paper Craft Solids (2013) 手芸立方体

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On display　 展示中

We met several other artists (embroiderers, painters, bonsai growers and flower arrangers) and exchanged opinions.　 数人の美術家　（刺繍、画家、盆栽、生け花）を出会って意見を交わしました。

My dearest and I also took a traditional break, Japanese style of course.  妻と一緒に伝統的の休憩をしました。もちろん日本的でした。

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Yukimaru tea cup 「雪丸」お茶碗

Yukimaru is Oji Town’s mascot.  雪丸は王寺町のマスコットです。

 

Next post on 8th February.　次回は二月八日です。

Sovereign God Video

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His Ear (2012) 神の耳

At last! The long-awaited release of the Two Winskells’ musical video “Sovereign God”. To watch just click Sovereign God Video. To see the lyrics click  Sovereign God Lyrics, and that will also take you to John Winskell’s music site. Enjoy!

やっと二人のウインスケルの音楽と美術のコラボレーション・ビデオが発表できました。　ビデオを見るためにSovereign God Videoをクリックして下さい。　歌詞を読むために Sovereign God Lyricsをクリックして下さい。楽しんでね！

On 1st and 2nd of February I am taking part in our town’s cultural festival (the event that was postponed by a typhoon last October). I hope to post a report next week on the 1st.

二月１日二日、王寺町の文化発表会に参加させて頂きます。　（このイベントは十月に台風のために延期されました。）　来週報告するつもりです。

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Holocaust (1985) straightened まっすぐにした

フォトショップで絵を真っすぐにする方法を見つけました。　レサ・スナイダーさんの本「Photoshop CS6 The Missing Manual」は良く役に立ちました。

In “Photoshop” I found a way to straighten pictures. The book “Photoshop CS6 The Missing Manual” by Lesa Snider has much useful advice.

 ずっと前人生に役に立つ本を読み始めました。　次の助言がある：－

「心を尽くして主に拠り頼め。　自分の悟りにたよるな。あなとの行く所どこにおいても、主を認めよ。　そうすれば、主はあなたの道をまっすぐにされる。」　箴言 3:5, 6

Long ago I began reading a very useful guide book for life. In it is this advice:-

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.”　Proverbs 3:5, 6

もちろん聖書について語っています。　あなたは、読むことも、主の助言を受け取ることも、決して後悔しません。　主はあなたの道をまっすぐにされます。

Of course the book I am writing about is the bible. You will never regret reading it and taking the LORD’s advice. He will make your paths straight.

 

私の音楽とく良い親せきはもうすぐビデオを発表します。　お楽しみ!　My musical cousin is close to a video release. Please look forward to it!