I finished my copy of Botticelli’s painting. It was hard work, but I’m really happy with how it turned out, and I’m super grateful. ボッティチェリの模写が完成しました。苦労した部分も多かったですが、最後は自分の納得する出来で終えられて、感謝の思いがつのります。 I went to my favorite art supply store. It’s a well-known place, and it’s always packed with customers. The staff are really nice, and they always give me a discount because I’m a student at the Accademia. 行きつけの画材屋さんへ。有名なお店で、いつもお客さんで賑わっています。店員さん達もとても優しく、アカデミアリアチの学生だといつも割引してくれます。 I also started working on a pastel piece. Since I am in Florence, I will use the sculptures at the Uffizi Gallery as models for my drawings. パステルの作品にも取り掛かりました。せっかくフィレンツェに来ているので、ウフィッチィ美術館にあった彫刻をモデルに描いていきます。 After school, I went to an exhibition. It was a rare exhibition of contemporary art in Florence, and it […]
May 5 (Mon) One-hour private Italian lesson from 10:00 a.m. My internship finally starts tomorrow. Today, I had endless conversations with my teacher about gelato. This week’s lessons focused on necessary conversations so that I won’t have any problems starting tomorrow. May 6 (Tue) My internship started today. I arrived and went to greet everyone, but they said they were very busy today and asked me to come back tomorrow, so I went home. On the way back, I went to ALBA, a store that sells uniforms, to buy a hat to wear in the kitchen. There were two types of hats for women. I bought one for €10. May […]
Select the design for the earring, trace it onto paper, attach the paper to a silver plate, and cut it out with a jigsaw. The design becomes increasingly detailed and difficult as you progress. To create a hollow pattern, make a small hole in the center and cut from the inside with a jigsaw. 課題のピアスのデザインを選んで、トレースした紙を銀の板に張り付けて糸鋸で切っていきます。課題のデザインが徐々に細かくなっていき、少しずつ難しくなっていきます。 透かし柄のため、内側をくり抜くために、中央に小さな穴を開けて、糸鋸を通して内側から切っていきます。 Since it’s an earring, I welded a thin rod to thread through the ear, but I overheated it and it melted and broke. The right rod ended up a bit shorter. I didn’t know that overheating was bad… but that’s how I gain new knowledge and feel fulfilled every day. ピアスなので、耳に通す細い棒を溶接して付けるのですが、加熱しすぎて溶けて折れてしまいました。右の棒だけ少し短くなってしまいました。熱しすぎるのがダメとは知らず…そうやって新しい知識を得られて日々充実しています。 I rewelded the […]
7/7 Day 1 Today is Tanabata, isn’t it? ^^ My student life in Italy has already entered its fourth week. As everyone says, time really flies! I’m finally getting used to the Italian rhythm, and while enjoying every day, this week will mark the halfway point. I’m finally able to purchase a commuter pass this week (although the online site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, so I haven’t been able to purchase it yet, haha). Today, I started working on the sixth ring with a Firenze engraving since arriving in Italy. I’m making progress at an amazing pace, and I feel like I’m building muscle from all the metalworking every […]
Private Italian lesson on Monday, April 28 at 9:00 a.m. for one hour. The lesson focused on conversation that I would use at the gelateria so that I would not have any problems at my internship. The teacher is flexible and tailors the lesson to suit my needs. 4月28日（月）9時から1時間イタリア語プライベートレッスン。インターン先で困らぬよう、ジェラテリアで使いそうな会話を中心に授業をしてくれました。先生は柔軟に私に合った内容で授業を進めてくれます。 Wednesday, April 30 Today, I wanted to eat dumplings, so I made them at home. You can buy them at Asian supermarkets or eat them at Chinese restaurants. I have bought and eaten them several times, but the taste is different from that of Japanese dumplings, probably due to the difference in spices. To make the dumplings from the skin, I […]
6/30 Day1 (seal ring) Oh my! We had a rough start to our weekend trip from Spain, missing our connecting flight to Florence due to flight delays and spending the night in Barcelona… lol My landlord told me that there were some kind of transportation problems in the major cities in Italy and there were massive flight delays… So, we returned home from Spain and joined the class as it was. The landlord told me that there was some kind of transportation problem in each major city in Italy and there were massive flight delays… So, I returned from Spain and started to attend classes as it were. (Before gallery […]
Private Italian lesson on Monday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m. for 1 hour. First, we will start with answering homework assignments. You can also enjoy conversation about your weekend, problems in your daily life, etc. If you don’t understand something, you can ask again and again to learn at your own pace, and the hour will fly by. Wednesday, April 23 Today we took the train to Cinque Terre. We had a relaxing day, seeing the scenery for the first time, the mountains and the sea nearby. Of course, we didn’t forget to go on a gelato tour! 4月21日（月）9時から1時間イタリア語プライベートレッスン。先ずは宿題の答え合わせから。週末のお話しや、普段の生活で困ったこと等、会話も楽しめる。わからないところは、何度も聞いて自分のペースで学べ、1時間はあっという間に終わります。 4月23日（水）今日は、電車に乗ってチンクエテッレへ行ってきました。初めて見る景色、山と海が近く、リラックスした一日を過ごしました。勿論、ジェラート巡りも忘れず！
An oil painting of a Botticelli reproduction that is being painted in class. It is now in the finishing stage. It was a very difficult painting, but the end is in sight. 授業で描いている、ボッティチェリの模写の油絵。仕上げの段階に入ってきました。 とても難しい絵でしたが、終わりが見えてきました。 We went sightseeing in Siena. Horse races, a special event during this season, were being held, and the piazza was decorated to look like a racetrack. シエナ観光へ。この時期の特別行事、競馬が行われていて広場も競馬場仕様になっていました。 Sightseeing in Siena. We went to the Cathedral, which was recommended by our painting teachers. I was impressed by the wonderful inlay work. Once again, I realized the high level of Italian art. シエナ観光。絵画の先生達にもオススメされた大聖堂へ。素晴らしい象嵌細工に感動。改めて、イタリア芸術のレベルの高さを実感しました。 Sightseeing in Siena. Ceiling decoration in the cathedral. I was impressed by the colors and […]
Gelato Lesson To my surprise, all the gelato cones were renewed to be vegan-friendly. In Europe, many people are allergic to wheat, and veganism is on the rise. I was very impressed by the way they are dealing with allergy and food diversity, which is very inspiring for me as a learner. It is a great environment to learn how to make gelato that is “delicious and safe for everyone to eat”! During the practical training, I was able to sample a variety of flavors while watching the actual production process up close! The milk gelato with egg in Bontarrenti has a rich but gentle taste. And “Persiano”. Iranian style, […]
On the walk from the apartment to the school, you can see the Duomo. It’s a sight to behold. アパートから学校まで歩く途中にドゥオモが見えます。圧巻。 Jewelry making for the first time in my life. First, I learned how to use a thread saw, and then I started making rings. I cut a brass plate, sanded it, and made a pattern on it. Finally, the ring is bent and rounded! 人生初のジュエリーメイキング。まずは糸鋸の使い方を学び、その後さっそくリング作りに。真鍮の板を切って、やすりで削って、模様をつけて。最後に曲げて丸めたら完成！ On the second day, we went to a jewelry store to buy sterling silver for the next piece. 2日目は次なる作品のために純銀を買いに宝石店へ。 Making a ring out of silver. The plates are welded tightly together. 銀でのリング作り。板同士をしっかり溶接します。 Even the smallest scratch is polished well, and a beautiful shiny silver ring […]
