This is my version of the obligatory “It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted,” post. The past few months have been far from optimal for me. The loss of my grandmother this summer and the more recent unexpected loss of a close friend have tremendously impacted me and many of the people in my social and familial circles. As such, I’ve taken more time away from dorodango than I would have anticipated given my activity with it earlier in the year.

Today I’m pleased to report that I’ve resumed work on this project. Of the many ways I might otherwise express creativity, dorodango has a unique mixture of dedication, patience, and physical craftsmanship that are singularly rewarding to me.

UPDATE! I recently took an opportunity to travel west to California for the purposes of visiting friends and family. While there I (finally) presented the dorodangos Simi and Kingsbury to their respective owners. The reception to these peices was better than I could have expected. The recipients were uniformly amazed that something so out of the ordinary could have come from their back gardens. Along with the dorodangos I was happy to present my new “Dorodango Care and Feeding Guide”. More on that next time.

Thank you for visiting my site. I’m currently working on more dorodango, an infographic, and a Patreon where people can donate to support my art. If you have any questions about dorodango or would like to commission a piece please feel free to contact me at dustin@dorodangoman.com.