BARAKA x JS - Upcoming

BARAKA x JS for BARAKA Bi-monthly Digital Magazine

This is very exciting upcoming project.  It's humbling to have the amazing opportunity to collaborate with BARAKA, a cosmetics life-style brand that was inspired by the Beauty of the Queens. The brand does not only focus of "outer beauty" but the entire well-being of its clientele.  The ingredients used in its products such as lotus, frankincense, and Dead Sea salts were and still are prized for their effectiveness in nourishing the skin and soul.

Another interesting aspect of the BARAKA is its incorporation of what is called the "Moon Beauty Method".  The Moon, it has amazing power that is beyond human grasp. We don't usually think about New Moons and Full Moons, but these events can actually bring along dramatic changes to our lives and can effect our outlook, feelings, and body conditions, of course am talking from more of a spiritual healing stand point.  The "Moon Beauty Method" involves making the moon cycle a part of our regular beauty routine.

To help us understand this better BARAKA will start its Bi-monthly Digital Magazine soon with special messages written by internationally renowned and distinguished astrologist, Stella Kaoruko, regarding the powers and effects of each month's New and Full Moons, available exclusively to its members.  My "the stars" and the new "the moons" series will be featured in this digital magazine.  The only thing is that it is available on in Japanese at the moment, but plans are underway for availability in other languages.

baraka-style.com

Stella Kaoruko's Official Website:
stella-club.com

It is always an honour and my great luck to work with people and brands I love and believe in.  I actually posted about BARAKA before being involved in this project, so please to take a look at the post if you haven't already:
jodisam.com/blog/2016/01/04/energy/

My sincerest thank you to everyone who has supported me all this time and I look forward to many more destined collaborations--the Moon will lead the way!!

bubbles - of dreams, time & space

Speaking of bubbles, am using the painting of it as my temporary image for my upcoming exhibition at Jalk Coffee in Nishi Eifuku (www.jalkcoffee.com)--one of my favourite spaces & cafes here in Tokyo. We just decided on the date and I wanted everyone to know: Sun May 1 to Sun May 29 2016!  After my last show in Sep 2014, I promised myself to take one year break before doing another one.

The title & theme is "of dreams, time & space" and though my bubbles series will not be a major part of this show, felt that this image will set the mood. The paintings I will be doing for this will be mainly of the time Lala spends inside a cafe, and I hope to share her feelings, experiences, and thoughts with everyone. Thank you and am looking forward to seeing you all there soon!

--Jodi

plate tokyo and Fall 2014 Exhibition

With deadlines looming and lots on my "plate" these days, what could be better than visiting one of the best causal, but exceptional French restaurants in Tokyo for a late lunch meeting?

plate tokyo, located in the chic Nishi-Azabu area, is wonderful with an amazing menu from single dishes to course menus ranging anywhere from 1000 yen to 8000+ yen.  Their special priced lunches are not only available during weekdays, but on weekends as well--a rarity here in Japan.

The ingredients are fresh, the cooking is superb, and the atmosphere is relaxing.  I am a lover of great food, but not stuffy and uptight surroundings.  The cheese board and wine selections are to die for!  What is even more impressive, is their personable service, and love of great music and arts.  They even produced their own CDs, and have artists showing their works on a monthly basis.

The owner, Ayano-san, is as attentive as she is cute.  Feel free to drop by plate tokyo anytime, for some great food, or even just a glass of wine, though you really should try a couple of their amazing dishes!

Thank you everyone at plate tokyo for making my stressful life, more relaxed and delicious. Can't wait until my next visit there!

arigatoinc.com/plate
+81(0)8046899059

* A special advance notice: Am honoured to be holding my new exhibition at plate tokyo from Sep 1 to 30 2014

Coming Soon: My Little Book of Happiness

This has been a long time in the making. Finally, it's almost complete--My Little Book of Happiness.  I first wrote this story several years ago, and come next month, it'll be available on Amazon Kindle worldwide.  And no worries, if you don't have an actual Kindle Reader, as there are various applications you can download on Amazon that would allow you to view it digitally.

It isn't only me that have poured heart and soul (sweat included!) into this project.  So, a big thank you once again to everyone who has supported me along the way.  The next feat, not an eBook, but an actually hardcover version with a dust jacket and all!

Coming Soon in Sep 2013 to Amazon Kindle worldwide! Stay Posted!

Website:
jodisam.com/books/happiness/

Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/mylittlebookofhappiness