Shibasaki, I'm sorry to hear about your bad health. I wish you the best and hope that your health can improve. I really enjoy your videos and posts. Your art is amazing—and also your English is great! I have lived in Japan for over 15 years, but your English is better than my Japanese.

I think imitating is a normal part of learning, ne? We find something we like, then copy copy copy until we copy so much we start to combine things we copy and make our own style. That is how it is in photography (I am a professional photographer). People copy the styles of photographers they like. Eventually they may make their own style. Some beginners get frustrated that they can't copy well, but... well, that is part of learning. I always try to just encourage. "You're doing great!".

I think your videos are wonderful. I wish I lived in Tokyo, because I would love to take a personal lesson with you. (I am in Okazaki, about 3 hours away by Shinkansen). I have never painted, but you always make me want to try.