Autumn Light at Ryokan Hanaya (2024) Original Watercolour by Masato Watanabe

This watercolor painting captures a quiet autumn moment in Japan. I was drawn to the contrast between the vivid autumn leaves and the bright, sparkling sunlight reflecting off the river surface.
The signboard of "Ryokan Hanaya" (a traditional Japanese inn) adds a sense of nostalgic, everyday life to the scene. To express the intricate details of the leaves and the delicate light on the water, I spent a significant amount of time carefully masking and layering each element.
I hope this piece brings the serene and cool atmosphere of a Japanese autumn evening into your space.

japan, kyoto, autumn leaves, river, reflection, sunlight, ryokan, traditional japan, landscape, realism, detailed watercolor, masato watanabe, autumn light

Materials used:

Watercolor on Paper

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 40 x 0.01cm (unframed) / 30 x 40cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky