666. Sunset Surfers

“666. Sunset Surfers” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

The last light of day was painting La Jolla beach in San Diego when I saw this group of surfers emerge. Their young, happy energy was palpable—stoked and utterly exiting after what was clearly a fresh session. It felt like they had just shrugged off the day’s commitments, school or work, and their precious free time had begun.

My painting, “666. Sunset Surfers,” is currently on display at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg as part of their new exhibition, “Gathering.”

The show runs from November 6th through December 2nd. We invite you to visit the gallery and see the artwork in person!

More information at https://www.mariko-irie.com/sunsetsurfers.html

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1304. Nice and Cozy Evening

“1304. Nice and Cozy Evening” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

The Mendocino Coast, California. 

This is my favorite time: watching the waves arrive and recede as the sun dips below the horizon in a gentle wash of color. 

I feel my body and soul being cleansed, and it’s wonderful to envision the happiness tomorrow will bring.

Sweet evening to you.

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1289. Idyllic Beach

“1289. Idllic Beach” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

This location is in the southern part of MacKerricher State Park, California, very near the town of Fort Bragg.

I’ve been to this beach many times, and it’s rare to see other people. It’s a wonderful place to meditate and connect with yourself. You probably won’t have cell phone reception here, which is perfect for taking a break from devices. Listen to the waves and birds, and feel the Earth’s vibration with deep breaths. You might just find the answers you’re looking for.

“1289. Idllic Beach” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

1294. Lovely Sunset

“1294. Lovely Sunset” oil painting by Mariko Irie.

This is my Chill spot in Mendocino.

I don’t remember how many paintings I created from this spot.

The air reminds me 200 years ago😊💞

“1294. Lovely Sunset” oil painting by Mariko Irie.

It’s displayed at the Northcoast Artists Gallery.

1295. Mo-Eh-Yo (Ignite Yourself in the Sky)


“1295. Mo-Eh-Yo” Oil painting by Mariko Irie ©2024

During painting this “1295. Mo-Eh-Yo” I listened to:

Fujii Kaze (藤井風) – MO-EH-YO Lyrics [ROM/ENG]

Fujii Kaze is one of my favor a Japanese singersongwriter.

He plays piano amazingly.

I love the way of his thought very much.

Have a beautiful positive day,

Mariko

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1292. Meditation

Happy New Year, 2025.

“1292. Meditation” oil painting by Mariko Irie

How is your new year 2025 going?

When I was painting this cow, the cow gave off an enchantment light😊💖

So I named this painting “1292. Meditation”

By the way, I started “ meditation” 10 minutes every morning.

I heard meditation activates our pineal gland (a tiny endocrine gland in the middle of your brain that helps regulate your body’s circadian rhythm by secreting the hormone melatonin). A lot of scientists and other creative people including Steve jobs did meditation.

I was just curious what happens to me.

After I started meditation, I used to have distraction in my brain. Now I feelI my mind is clear. I still have thoughts come in my mind, but now they are related with what I’m doing.  

I wonder what is the 5th dimension. 

We know we are living in three dimension world.

How about 4th ?

I read about 4th dimension. They are too abstract to me. 

When I found this idea, I could connect to it:

We have memories so we know what happened in the past, and we have imagination and expect so we will know the near future. That is 4th dimension.

Then we have power of imagination and guessing ability. People believe in their imagination for the world, and living in that world is 5th dimension. I think those who live in the 5th dimension are visionaries.

Also I started to learn about consciousness. 

There are things or events in this world, but if our brain doesn’t recognize them, there are not existing for us.

If we believe they are there then they are happening, they are there for us.

John Lennon sang “Imagene”:

Imagine all the people

Livin’ life in peace

You may say I’m a dreamer

But I’m not the only one

Let’s imagine a peaceful, beautiful world😊💖.

Mariko

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1291. Healing Energy


“1291. Healing Energy” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

I love watching waves. The movement flows into my body and soul to cleanse, relax and release blocked energy.

The power of nature is phenomenal.

“1291. Healing Energy” Oil painting by Mariko Irie. More information at https://www.mariko-irie.com/healingenergy.html

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1290. Peaceful Gathering at Sunset

This year we had extremely hot days, now temperature is going down day by day.

Morning lights comes in farther into my room. It cheers me up for the day🎉😊

Shadows are longer and days get shorter.

My body wants to be relax.

This scene is my favorite, the sun is going down, the air is still warm with a nice breeze.

Just relax with friends, family, loved ones to enjoy this fantastic light and listening to waves.

“1290. Peaceful Gathering at Sunset” oil painting by Mariko Irie. More information at https://www.mariko-irie.com/peacefulgathering.html

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1271. Favorable Energy

“1271. Favorable Energy” Watercolor by Mariko Irie

This location is at Mendocino coast.

It’s been a very hot day here, Sonoma California.

I miss the sound of waves, watching the splash in Mendocino coast cool air.

“1271. Favorable Energy” image size 12” x 19.5” watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

more information at https://www.mariko-irie.com/favorableenergy.html

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1270. Peaceful Sunset on Earth

“1270. Peaceful Sunset on Earth” Watercolor by Mariko Irie

This location is in Mendocino village.

Somehow I come here, i always feel peace.

“1270. Peaceful Sunset on Earth” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

more information at https://www.mariko-irie.com/peacefulsunsetearth.html

I started to listen Fujii Kaze songs.

He is a great pianist, performer, song writer and real artist/creator in the world.

I love his song “Grace”.

Fujii Kaze – graceOfficial Video

This lyric came to me just in time😊:

Grace, grace, grace, grace

Grace, grace, grace, grace

Got nothing to shout about

I just walked away from that shadow

There’s no need to argue anymore

I just smiled and quietly closed my eyes

Help me God

If you’re inside of me

Never ever go away from here

But actually I’ve always been the one to leave

While you are always here by my side

I’m home, Sunrise Welcome back, Sunset

Finally we’re here together, spinning around

I’m really glad to meet me

Finally now I’m free

Tears also have just started to shine ah

Here today, gone tomorrow

Oh what a fleeting world

No matter what happens

Everything is your own grace, grace, grace, grace

grace, grace, grace, grace

Grace, grace, grace, grace

Grace, grace, grace, grace

I’m so done with the days of fear that I could hardly breath

I flew them high in the sky Now I’m invincible

you are me; I am you

from the moment I realized that everyone is just the same

We are all equally shine bright

What can we do?

If you follow our love insid

There’s nothing we can’t do

I’ve always been searching for truth outside 

But it’s been here inside my heart all the time

Sorry I kept you waiting  Thank you for your patience

I will come to you Let us become one.

I’m really glad to meet you

Finally now I’m free

Tears also have just started to shine ah

Here today, gone tomorrow

Oh, what a fleeting world

No matter what happens ,

All is your grace

No matter what

All is mine grace, grace, grace, grace

Grace, grace, grace, grace

Grace, grace, grace, grace

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