Pastel drawing of a Japanese cherry blossom tree. The drawing was inspired by Japanese woodblock prints.
Many coastal artists including Vincent van Gogh , were inspired by the Japanese prints they saw and you see these trees recurring in paintings. Japan is famous for the flowering of these trees. In spring, cherry blossom trees bloom throughout Japan in different regions of the country. It is fairytale-like and romantic to see that cloud of delicate pink blossoms. Too bad it only lasts for such a short time.
I have time to draw and paint more after years of volunteer work for the St. Care Foundation The Gambia. Inspiration I got in the Gambia where I also lived. The colors, the population and life is a great source of inspiration. But also the quieter.. Read more…
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Germany
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Germany
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Netherlands
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