aoi_no_ajisai

What is Aoi no Ajisai?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:33:17 GMT

Hi everyone! In case you are wondering why I chose such an oddball of a name for my website, this is due to a couple of reasons..

Aoi no Ajisai is the direct translation of The Blue Hydrangea in Japanese romaji, which is Japanese written in the English alphabet.

( Technically speaking, the proper term should have been "Ajisai no Aoi"- as the noun "hydrangea" should come before its descriptive which was "Aoi" meaning "Blue". I think that the former sounds better though!) :-D )

In Japanese folk-lore, the hydrangea symbolizes earnestness and the communication of one's genuine emotions. It was said that a Japanese Emperor once made a gift of a bouquet of Hydrangeas.

On that note, at Aoi no Ajisai- The Blue Hydrangea Collections, one can find gorgeous gifts that show your genuine appreciation towards family and friends- Sure they may be a little pricey, but that is most certainly outweighed by the love involved in their making!

* In my oil-paintings and drawings, Van Gough Brand oil paints were used and the pieces may last for decades.

*For my jewelry designs, semi-precious stones and hand-crafted findings are matched to perfection.

(These exclusive pieces are made on a highly selective scale of one to three pieces each, depending on availability.)

# Meet ups are possible, as with bank transfers as well. :-)

Purchase an item from Aoi no Ajisai- The Blue Hydrangea Collections Today!

Friends :-)) and Business-networking <:-) !

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:09:28 GMT

Currently I have registered at the MAAD website, waiting for a reply. I am planning to rent a booth on the first week of October! Is everyone excited? :-))

There are lots and lots of things to do right now, promoting Aoi no Ajisai-The Blue Hydrangea Collections, and *gasp!* even designing my very own name-card and official packaging logo! XD

To contact me, post yours truly a message at spiralquan@hotmail.com , cheers! Quanny

Ps. To all Eco-lovers out there! Ever heard of the term "Paper Magic"? Visit Goya Design Singapore! You will discover the wonders of inventiveness related to exquisite Japanese-Paper products. Boring old paper, made into BAGS and PURSES? Run by Elle Wong and Gideon Yong, this charismatic duo has shown me the ropes around the Jewelry Design circle.

Think again!
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Electic Bohemian

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:07:42 GMT

Electric Bohemian

Eclectic yet modern with its graphic palette and circular shapes. This pair is dynamic and funky, perfect for the modern girl.

Black-Onyx, Indian glass beads, color treated freshwater Pearls, dyed Howlite beads.

$32.00 only.

Rhapsody in Green

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:58:48 GMT

Rhapsody in Green

Summer has arrived, oh wait-isn't Singapore forever summer? Rival the Sun in this pretty number. Match these with your favorite sundress!

Amazonite flat-shaped beads,color-treated freshwater pearls, clear crystal chips, mini malachite beads and hand-crafted paper roses.

$42.00 Only

one sold!

Madame Butterfly.

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:47:00 GMT

Aoi no Ajisai Collections- Japanoise Series- Madame Butterfly

Madame Butterfly may be a little kitsch, but they are also surprisingly contemporary in an Asian way. Dramatic and funky, this pair is truly traffic-stopping!

Made with color heated coral from Burma, with black-onyx beads and pewter butterflies.

$33.00 only!

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:28:02 GMT

Ghibli Museum Mitaka

From Uncle Barry's trip to Japan archives, this signage is reminiscent of Europe- Hayao Miyazaki's main source of inspiration for his movies.

Featuring Ghibli studio mascot Totoro, from the highly acclaimed movie- My Neighbour Totoro.

Another Jewelry Piece!

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:17:03 GMT

Aoi no Ajisai Jewelry Collections-

The Golden Grove

The Aoi no Ajisai Jewelry style is perhaps best represented by 'The Golden Grove' bracelet. Chunky, artistic and eye-catching with an unexpectedly playful composition.

Made with freshwater-pearls, rhodium charms and a hand-crafted owl bead.

S$38.oo only

My First Jewelry Upload!

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:22:17 GMT

Summer Festival

Can't get enough of Japan-fever? Brightly-colored and pristine-looking, Summer Festival is a slice of Japanoise a girl can actually wear!

Made with Tensha beads imported from Japan, red-agate beads, fresh-water pearls and gold-colored sakura charms.

$32.oo only!

About my custom portraiture.

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:51:33 GMT

Hi, This is Quanny,

To all potential clients, and viewers out there, thank you for visiting my humble little website. :-)

For custom portraiture projects, how my system works is that all interested parties could e-mail me expressing their area of interest. A meet up discussion can be arranged at a later date after an agreement has been made by both parties. unfortunately, I would not prefer to work with an overseas client (someone currently living overseas from SINGAPORE) as communication is difficult. That, and I don't use Paypal. 0_o

Mail me at spiralquan@hotmail.com for more information.

Cheers Quanny

Ps. Prices may be open to friendly negotiation

Congratulations for scrolling down this far :-D

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:44:50 GMT

Alexandra

This is one of my recently commissioned artworks.The size is 30 X 24 inches, oil on canvas. Aren't her eyes totally gorgeous?? X-D

Ps. For a portrait of A2 size, my charges would be about $340.

This fee is inclusive of material charges, and I'm told that it is extremely reasonable for an oil-portrait that is of this quality. Custom paintings do not come cheap, but Van Gough branded oils can last for decades!

Mail me at spiralquan@hotmail.com for more questions :-D

Custom Pastel Drawing.

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:43:19 GMT

Alexandra- Pastel sketch.

This was the pastel-sketch I did before doing the painted version. This one is my particular favorite!. x-D

Custom Oil-Painting.

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:41:00 GMT

Apples of the Sun

My first client hails from England, and they commissioned four pieces of works:

2 oil-paintings

2 pastel-drawing pieces

This is the second oil-painting I have done.

CONTACT ME:
spiralquan@hotmail.com

Apples of the Sun

Oil-painting, size 30 X 24 inches.

Custom Pastel Drawing.

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:37:37 GMT

Contemplation of a Child

Pastel Drawing, size 24 x 18 inches.

Ps. Dear Jill, Carl, and the family- I hope that you guys are seeing this!! It would make me really happy if you guys are viewing your paintings online.

It's way better then being on the telly isn't it? ;-)