Sunset Glow on a Quiet Street (2024) Original Watercolour by Masato Watanabe

This watercolor painting captures a transient moment of a Japanese residential street at dusk. I was fascinated by the powerful backlight of the setting sun piercing through the complex web of power lines, utility poles, and winter tree branches.
To express this strong contrast between light and shadow, I used a precise masking technique to preserve the sharp, intricate lines of the structures before layering the warm tones of the evening glow.
The scene reflects the nostalgic, quiet beauty found within the everyday environment of Japan. I hope this piece allows you to feel the warmth and calmness of a late afternoon sun in your room.

Materials used:

Watercolor on Paper

Details:

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