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Freeform mini painting of Engetsu-to, one of Wakayama's most famous landmarks. I've painted this one before at sunset, but not in miniature. The lighting was a bit challenging because the sun was behind the rock and dropping fast. The light was so bright in the center and to the right that the island seemed to be floating.

Digging for amber and painting some prime specimens from life, a childhood dream come true! 🦖🦕Who knew Japan had amber deposits? Thanks for a memorable afternoon, @kujiambermuseum!

🏮One of Japan's grandest festivals, Gion Matsuri features lavishly-decorated floats which are reassembled each year using nothing but rope and centuries of knowledge and skill.

IOne of Yasaka Shrine's guardian statues (komainu) stands watch over the Gion District as the sun fades. Swipe to see this same view from an 1877 photo, with a stone komainu now located within the shrine gates.

Wanna try watercolor? A $5 donation to @japanesegiantsalamanders gets you my complete 1-hour step-by-step class for beginners, with minimal supplies and no experience needed. We'll paint 3 kinds of hydrangeas in a fun and relaxing way. Check out the link in my bio, and thank you for helping support our amphibious friends!

Yoshiminedera is a beautiful mountaintop temple on the southwestern side of Kyoto. In additon to its beautiful grounds, it also boasts sweeping views of the Kyoto Basin. The hydrangeas here looked perkier than others this year, perhaps the cooler mountain air helps.

Help save the salamanders, get some art!

Hydrangeas are at their best during the rainy season, but on the day I painted this scene at Fujinomori Shrine's famous hydrangea garden, the sun was shining brightly. Some nearby homes were taking advantage of this opportunity to hang-dry some laundry, which waved almost cheerfully in the breeze.

Heian Shrine's irises are in full bloom at last, with a 八ツ橋 (zig-zag bridge) winding through the flowers. This combination of imagery is a seasonal classic: the motif can be found on kimono, hanafuda playing cards, and so on.

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