I took an amazing three week trip to Japan a couple years ago, and I've been revisiting the collection of over 2,000 photos I took while I was there, and felt the urge to recreate some of them in paint. :)
While the photos themselves are incredible, I'm really happy with how nostalgic the watercolors came to feel to me, and I'm happy to have this little series to be able to frame, and put up with whatever else I have on the walls of my apartment.
The scenes all seem pretty different, but all of the photos were taken on the same day. My fiance and I spent it walking all around this little middle of nowhere village town that was surrounded by the most incredible mountains and rice fields. I remember it being humid and hot in the town, but when we broke away from the buildings, the breeze in the air was incredibly refreshing, and watching it comb through the leaves of the rice fields was overwhelmingly peaceful and was the closest thing to "zen" I had ever witnessed.
This day easily became one of my favorite experiences. Literally just wondering through unknown territory, and around every corner we managed to find something new, and beautiful, and breathtaking that we in no way expected, or planned for that day. I'll be chasing that high on our next trip. Hope you enjoy! <3
Beautiful artwork. Very captivating @maddieraeart
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you so much!!!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Stunning 😲👍🏼
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Pretty and amazing Artwork....
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Now I am upvote and following you...
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
JAPAN TOUR? awesome tour
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Great post and artwork. I would love to visit Japan.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you! It's seriously amazing I would recommend it to anyone who's even remotely thinking about it.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
very nicee!!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Nice post! Wanted to visit Japan soon..
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Beautiful recreations! Well done.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it (:
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Beautifull pict, i like it, maybee, can you give me some a tutorial how to make that pict
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I could consider doing tutorials at some point :) thanks for the suggestion!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Wow!!Its just so beautiful
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Beautiful! Always wanted to visit! Thank you for sharing :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you for the compliment! It can get a little pricy but definitely worth it :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
stunning talent, i really love it!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Amazing.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Cool Idea, I traveled through Japan for 3 weeks aswell last summer. It was an amazing experience. Also I like your drawing technique, looks awesome. @maddieraeart
Followed :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Isn't it something!?! I hope to go back sometime because I didn't get to explore Tokyo, but you have a new follower too :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
appreciate it :)
you may have a look at my new post, if you are interested in supporting animal foundations: https://steemit.com/animals/@ddot/vonate-for-aid-2-borneos-orangutan-s-help-abel-and-her-tribe
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Japanese Zen is one of my favorite things of Japan.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Very good)) I can see emotions in this works. Looks like this experience had a big influence on you. It is better than just photos. Thanks for sharing))
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
It really did :) It means a lot that you see that so thank you for taking the time to comment <3
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Japan, in the summer , IS a Miyazaki film. the green, the summer haze, the cicadas. I loved it so much
Kyoto and its surrounds would be easily up there among my favourite places in the world
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
It seriously is! Even after all the anime I watched growing up I wasn't prepared for how unique and beautiful the real thing was!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Another beautiful post from you!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
great work and nice collection
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
this is really beautiful, i really love japan and long to walk its lands, looking at the art u drew not only increases my love for beautiful japan, it kind of expresses ur feeling on this beautiful trip and captivates the scenery perfectly, better than a photo would :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Ahh thats the nicest thing ever <3 I'm so glad that shows through, I have only the happiest memories of Japan and would love to go back some day :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I felt, like i see some pre works for graphic novel.
Love to see that some day :)
upvoted!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
That is certainly an idea! It would be quite the undertaking but perhaps someday :) Thanks for the comment!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
These are amazing! I really really like them!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Lovely artwork!
I followed you^^
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Ahh yayy! THank you! ^_^
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Is it true that customs scans your fingerprint in Japan?
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I don't remember them doing it for me but I suppose it's possible lol
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks for your reply.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
What a lovely artwork! Beautiful!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks so much I really appreciate it~ :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I would love to go there! You have a new follower!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
love Japan, and i am now following you and will support you
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you so much! I appreciate the follow and I cant wait to show more work!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Gorgeous, Gorgeous, GORGEOUS!!! Love LOVE your paintings!!!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Wonderful !! Upvote and I follow you! I love landscapes and nature. I have a post about the beautiful natural landscapes in my country. I invite you to know, esperote like and support me with your vote :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit