A quaint little shopping street in Japan

A quaint little shopping street in Japan.

In this captivating pen, ink, and watercolor painting, the viewer is transported to a charming shopping street nestled in a quaint Japanese town. Two old wooden buildings, fashioned in the traditional Japanese style, stand as silent sentinels against the passage of time. Their weathered facades bear the marks of years gone by, adding a sense of history and character to the scene.

As late afternoon sunlight filters through the canopy of trees overhead, it bathes the street in a warm, golden glow, casting long shadows that dance across the cobblestone pavement. Partially illuminated by the sun's rays, the shops and buildings take on a soft, ethereal quality, their intricate details and delicate features brought to life by the artist's skillful hand.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the street, several shoppers can be seen milling about, their figures rendered with lively brushstrokes that capture the dynamic energy of the scene. Whether browsing the shops or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll, each figure adds a sense of movement and life to the painting, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the bustling atmosphere of this quaint Japanese town.

With its blend of intricate pen details and expressive watercolor washes, this painting captures the timeless charm and quiet beauty of a traditional Japanese shopping street, where history and modernity coexist in perfect harmony.

Paper Size

9" X 12"

Material

- Stillman and Birn Nova beige-toned paper

- Pen, ink and watercolor

Uniqueness guarantee

This product is one of a kind and there are no duplicates of this painting. 

Framing options

This painting is available in a fiberglass 1" frame with clear glass. You may choose to have a 0.5" mount.

     Frame color options: Black / White / Brown

     Mount color options: Black / White / Brown / Grey

Please convey your choice of the mount and frame after you place the order by email at shirish@huesandtones.net

Disclaimer

The painting is done on a paper/canvas, while you are watching it on a backlit screen. Due to the inherent differences between these two media, the actual colors may differ slightly (but not too much) from the picture displayed here.

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