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Hanami-koji Lane in Gion, Around 2012 (2014) Original Watercolour by Masato Watanabe

40 x 30 x 0.01cm (unframed) / 40 x 30cm (actual image size)

£635.1

In this watercolor painting, I depicted Hanami-koji Lane in Kyoto’s historic Gion district as it looked around 2012. I combined the realistic details of the traditional wooden machiya buildings and signboards with the light, spontaneous feel of a sketch. By using fluid watercolor washes for the sky and greenery alongside precise linework, I sought to capture the open, quiet atmosphere of the street on that particular day. This piece serves as a personal record of a changing historic landscape, blending careful observation with a fresh, casual touch.

Materials used:

Watercolor on Paper

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In this watercolor painting, I depicted Hanami-koji Lane in Kyoto’s historic Gion district as it looked around 2012. I combined the realistic details of the traditional wooden machiya buildings and signboards with the light, spontaneous feel of a sketch. By using fluid watercolor washes for the sky and greenery alongside precise linework, I sought to capture the open, quiet atmosphere of the street on that particular day. This piece serves as a personal record of a changing historic landscape, blending careful observation with a fresh, casual touch.

Materials used:

Watercolor on Paper

Details:

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I choose watercolor painting as my medium to maximize transparency, focusing on capturing the interplay of light and shadow found in various landscapes. My goal is to convey the nostalgia... Read more

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