After a couple of early deadlines for the year it felt like the right time to squeeze in an artwork just for me. I know, incredibly selfish. But with a thousand travel illustrations running around my head; I just needed to pluck one out and see where it would lead […]
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Cutting & Construction (Fushimi Inari Taisha)
I remembered to capture a bit more of the process in this Japanese inspired painting of the Fushimi Inari Taisha. The cutting and placement of the raised layers are always a challenge. And for the blog it’s particularly difficult to show the different angles you get when viewing the piece […]
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While I was researching images for my Mount Fuji painting I found myself getting sidetracked into reading about the traditions and history of the area around the famous peak. In particular the details of a temple or shinto shrine. The ritual of visiting these locations is intricate and fascinating… so […]
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