This May 23-26, I attended the annual International Salon event for Decorative Painting. The group gathers every year at a different location each year. This year, the event was brought to Tokyo, Japan. First time in the East! 
Interior of the space 
With my friend Moo Saito (Moo Studios -Utsonomiya, Japan) in front of my panel
Host Yaeko’s staff working on a classic Japanese screen with a taux gold leaf technique
Biggest US sponsor of the event (year after year): Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
The annual group mural in it’s finished state. The theme is East Meets West.
The designers and coordinators of the group mural: MarieVanesse and Michiel van de Laar.
The youth adore me
We had a lesson on traditional Japanese tea service 
Also a lesson on Kabuki face painting 
Some of spotlight panels from other participants: Stefano Luca (Italy)
I’m a big Stefano fan!
Julien Gautier (France) has a great hand with trompe l’oeil.
Caterina Manisco created this awesome, detailed panel that fit in her suitcase – exactly.
Jean Sablé hard at work.
I’m starting my “eastern woods” panel for demonstration 
Finished panel
Our friend Selena
A selection of Salon events from the past. 2014 Salon will take place in Seattle, WA.
Yaeko Kurimata (Faux Arts Design) and her hardworking staff made Salon 2013 a truly memorable experience. Peace!
To see more shots from the event, go to our Facebook page
wonderful pic!! I didn’t know you were taking my pic…..
I also fad great time with you guys;>
It seemed the bar was set high this year! The panels are incredible.