{"title":"Japan March 2026","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"1-a","title":"Gojo Tenjin Shrine, Ueno Park, Tokyo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eThis drawing was made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUeno Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on my first day in Tokyo. I always like to begin a trip with a drawing, and this small shrine, set slightly off the main paths near the museums, felt like the right place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eI was drawn to the green roof and red structure sitting quietly among the trees. I found a place to sit nearby and spent some time working into the drawing, building up the lines slowly. The marks are loose and layered, with colour used to pick out the contrast between the architecture and the surrounding foliage. The stone lantern to one side became an anchor point in the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eIt felt like a calm, observant beginning to the trip — a way of settling in and really looking\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758241440077,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758241472845,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/1.SQWS_54bbfae5-6d68-4fe7-bed1-2ab04ab43219.jpg?v=1776774412"},{"product_id":"2-a","title":"Great Buddha, Kamakura","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eThis drawing shows the Great Buddha at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKōtoku-in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This was my second visit to Kamakura, and I’d missed it the first time, so I was keen to come back and spend some time with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eIt was a busy Saturday afternoon, with people constantly moving through the space, but I managed to find a spot slightly to one side where I could sit and draw. Once I settled in, everything seemed to slow down a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eI spent about an hour working into the drawing, building up the structure through loose, layered marks. The scale of the figure is hard to capture, but focusing on the shapes and shadows helped me find a way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eIt felt like a very special moment — returning to something I’d missed, and finally taking the time to really look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758243537229,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758243569997,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/2.SQWS_6ce889bf-f45d-4a9c-b63c-7076622468a5.jpg?v=1776774474"},{"product_id":"3-a","title":"Spring Blossom, Hasedera Temple, Kamakura","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eThis drawing was made at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHasedera Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on my second day in Kamakura. I spent the day exploring the temple complex, walking up through the steps and gardens, and stopping to draw along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eThis particular drawing focuses on one of the trees in bloom. The soft pinks stood out against the surrounding greens and the movement of the branches gave me a way into the drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eIt was a beautiful, busy day, with people moving through the space, but there were still moments of quiet if you stopped for long enough. I sat and worked into the drawing, building up the marks gradually and letting the colour carry some of the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758245339469,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758245372237,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/3.SQWS_be0a8e2e-8fdb-4f96-8e96-d04a66bbad1f.jpg?v=1776774526"},{"product_id":"4-a","title":"Komeda Coffee, Kamakura","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eThis drawing was made at Komeda Coffee on a Saturday afternoon, not long after I’d been drawing the Great Buddha. It’s one of my favourite places to stop in Japan — the dark wood interiors, the booth seating, and the sense that people are quite happy to sit and stay for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eI settled into a booth and spent about an hour and a half drawing. The two women I focused on had been there just as long as I had, quietly talking and passing the time, which made them perfect subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eThe drawing is built up through loose, observational marks, trying to capture both the figures and the atmosphere of the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eI also ordered one of their Shiro buns. They’d run out of the smaller size, so I ended up with the large one — far more than I needed, but absolutely delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758246256973,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758246289741,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/4.SQWS_afa04cde-2f0a-4b88-9735-5bd27b949ee4.jpg?v=1776774570"},{"product_id":"5-a","title":"Okayama Castle, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eThis drawing shows \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOkayama Castle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, made at the end of a day spent in the nearby \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKorakuen Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eI had spent most of the day walking and drawing in the gardens, and by the time I reached the castle I didn’t have long. I found a place to sit and worked quickly, trying to capture the structure before the light shifted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eThe drawing is more immediate and economical than some of the others, but I like the way it holds together — a sense of the form, the dark rooflines, and the contrast against the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eIt felt like a good way to end the day, moving from the quiet of the gardens to this final, more urgent drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758249206093,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758249238861,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/5.SQWS_a8cd567a-805a-47f3-ae44-c3addf309904.jpg?v=1776774627"},{"product_id":"6-a","title":"Korakuen Garden I, Okayama","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eThis is the first of three drawings I made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKorakuen Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where I spent the day working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eI had just arrived and was finding a place to begin, drawn to the curve of the path and the way it moves through the space. The small structure and surrounding trees gave me enough to hold onto, while still allowing the drawing to stay open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eIt was mid-March, and the gardens had that early spring quality — the grass pale and slightly bleached after winter, before everything fully comes back into colour. That softer palette runs through all three drawings from the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eI worked into this one slowly, building up the lines and colour in layers as I settled into the space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758251041101,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758251073869,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/6.SQWS_36723ad4-4fb5-45eb-8308-f7a13b6e033c.jpg?v=1776774678"},{"product_id":"7-a","title":"Korakuen Garden II, Okayama","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eThis is the second of three drawings I made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKorakuen Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where I spent the day working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eThis time I focused on the pond, with the small island and bridge creating a natural structure to work from. The space feels carefully composed, but still very open, with long views across the water and into the landscape beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eIt was mid-March, and the gardens had that early spring quality — the grass still pale and slightly bleached after winter. That softer palette gives everything a more muted, atmospheric feel, which I wanted to carry through in the drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eI worked into it steadily, building up the marks and colour in layers, trying to hold onto that sense of quiet and space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758253400397,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758253433165,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/7.SQWS_d30ebbaa-5e74-40fe-ad9d-f35a038696d2.jpg?v=1776774731"},{"product_id":"8-a","title":"Korakuen Garden III, Okayama","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eThis is the third and final drawing I made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKorakuen Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, after spending the day working there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eBy this point, I felt much more familiar with the space, and the drawing became looser and more suggestive. Rather than describing everything, I was able to focus on the main shapes — the structure of the buildings, the movement of the trees, and the flow of the water through the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eIt was mid-March, with that early spring palette still in place — the grass pale and slightly bleached, and the colours softer overall. That quality runs through all three drawings from the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eA really satisfying way to end a long day of drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758255038797,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758255071565,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/8.SQWS_9782e188-bf22-4a4e-9a13-a804a6859dfc.jpg?v=1776774782"},{"product_id":"9-a","title":"Room Interior, Tomonoura Shiomachi Hotel, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eThis drawing was made in my room at Tonamura Shiomachi Hotel, just before I left in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eIt was one of the most beautiful places I stayed during the trip — a really carefully considered interior, with warm wood, soft light, and simple, well-placed furnishings. I wanted to take a little time to draw the space before heading out for the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eThe drawing is quick and observational, focusing on a few key elements — the chair, the table, the sliding doors — just enough to hold the feeling of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eA small way of capturing a place I didn’t want to forget.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758407704909,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758407737677,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/9.SQWS_706536f4-ee06-4e69-9450-29914ad0907b.jpg?v=1776774853"},{"product_id":"10-a","title":"Tomonoura Harbour, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eThis drawing was made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTomonoura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a small, historic fishing village on the Seto Inland Sea that I’d wanted to visit for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eTomonoura has a very particular atmosphere — quiet, slightly removed, with a long history as a working port. The harbour is still active, with small boats moored close together, and the whole place feels gently held in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eThis was the first drawing I made there. It was a slightly overcast day, which softened the light and made it ideal for drawing. I found a place to sit by the water and spent about an hour working into the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eThere was a steady curiosity from people passing by, which added to the experience rather than interrupting it. It felt like a really special moment — finally being there, and having the time to sit and draw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758446633293,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758446666061,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/10.SQWS_7b255da8-fbfe-4c3c-8a6f-f4bb4640b1a8.jpg?v=1776774884"},{"product_id":"11-a","title":"Boats at Tomonoura Harbour, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eThis is the second drawing I made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTomonoura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, returning to the harbour from a slightly different viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eThis time I focused more closely on the boats themselves, drawn up along the edge of the water. Their shapes, angles, and reflections gave me a strong structure to work from, while still allowing the drawing to stay loose and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eThe light was still soft from the overcast sky, which flattened the contrast slightly and helped the colours sit together more gently across the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eI spent about another hour here, working into the drawing and gradually building up the marks. It felt like a continuation of the first, but with a bit more confidence in how I approached the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758449353037,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758449385805,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/11.SQWS_e17f472a-c219-41ed-b8e6-38cbc590cfff.jpg?v=1776774931"},{"product_id":"14-a","title":"Yellow Boat, Tomonoura Harbour, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eThis is the third drawing I made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTomonoura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, returning to the harbour again from a slightly different angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eThis time it was the yellow boat that caught my attention. Its colour stood out against the softer tones of the water and the buildings beyond, giving me a clear focus for the drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eI worked into it in the morning light, which felt quieter and more settled. The reflections were softer, and the whole scene had a gentler rhythm to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eAs with the others, the drawing is built up through loose, layered marks, allowing the structure to emerge without over-defining it. There’s something about this one that feels particularly resolved — simple, but held together in just the right way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758453612877,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758453645645,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/14.SQWS_ae64bc71-90f6-4d59-9613-6192c53a9699.jpg?v=1776775066"},{"product_id":"15-a","title":"Hillside View, Onomichi, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eThis drawing was made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOnomichi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, after taking the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSenkoji Ropeway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e up to the top of the hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eFrom there, I made my way slowly back down towards the town, following the paths through the temple area and stopping whenever something caught my attention. I found this particular spot partway down and sat there for about an hour and a half to draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eWhat drew me in was the layering of the view — trees and rooftops in the foreground, the water beyond, and the hills rising on the other side. It’s less about a single subject and more about how everything sits together across the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eThe drawing is built up through loose, responsive marks, allowing the space to unfold gradually rather than being fully described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eA really memorable place to sit and spend time drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758454759757,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758454792525,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/15.SQWS_f24d01bb-96de-4a7d-8a0c-0f4621ffd4df.jpg?v=1776775111"},{"product_id":"16-a","title":"Plum Blossom, Tonamura, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eThis drawing was made in a small temple area in Tonamura, just before I left to catch the ferry to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOnomichi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eI didn’t have long, so I worked quickly, trying to capture the space before moving on. At the time, I thought I might come back to it later and finish it from a photograph — something I don’t usually do — as it felt slightly unresolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eBut looking at it now, I think the opposite is true. The looseness of the marks and the sense of immediacy really hold the drawing together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eThe plum blossom was just coming through, adding those soft pinks against the structure of the buildings and trees. It felt like a fleeting moment, and the drawing seems to carry that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758458298701,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758458331469,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/16.SQWS_5a4ee0ee-3439-44da-a1c7-4254e873a0f5.jpg?v=1776775172"},{"product_id":"17-a","title":"Café and Bookshop, Onomichi, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eThis drawing was made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOnomichi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, after an afternoon spent up in the hills above the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eI came down and stopped at a small café and bookshop, and ended up staying for about an hour. It was around five o’clock on a Saturday afternoon, and the atmosphere was wonderfully relaxed — people coming in, browsing the shelves, and lingering over coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eI sat with a drink and drew the space in front of me, focusing on the shelves, the furniture, and the figure moving quietly through the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eThe drawing is loose and observational, built up through quick, responsive marks. It felt like another small, self-contained moment in the day — sitting, watching, and drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758459412813,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758459445581,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/17.SQWS_b1bd9d9e-6402-4f7f-9cfa-2460e833fdf0.jpg?v=1776775220"},{"product_id":"18-a","title":"El Greco Café, Kurashiki, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eThis drawing was made in El Greco Café, during my second visit to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKurashiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eThe last time I was here, I spent days drawing around the town — those drawings are part of my Japan November 2025 collection. This time, I only had an afternoon, so I wandered for a while before settling here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eEl Greco is a beautiful, traditional café, full of character. I sat with a coffee and drew the scene in front of me — the small group gathered around the table, the warm interior, and the quiet rhythm of the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eThe drawing is loose and observational, trying to hold onto that feeling of being there — an unhurried moment in a place that invites you to stay a little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758461411661,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758461444429,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/18.SQWS_9ba9dd86-c3c2-4e39-84af-df0dae5a87df.jpg?v=1776775266"},{"product_id":"19-a","title":"Yanaka Cemetery, Tokyo, Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eThis drawing was made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYanaka Cemetery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on my final day in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eIt’s a place I always love returning to — quiet, spacious, and slightly removed from the pace of the city. The paths are lined with trees, and when I was there the cherry blossoms were just beginning to come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eI found a spot along one of the paths and sat for a while, drawing the curve of the walkway and the rhythm of the trees. The red barriers and shifting light gave me a structure to work with, while still allowing the drawing to stay loose and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eIt felt like a very peaceful way to end my time in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758475305293,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758475338061,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/19.SQWS_ab8b5c52-044d-47d9-933d-5399455480f7.jpg?v=1776775312"},{"product_id":"20-a","title":"Café Interior, Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eThis drawing was made in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYanaka Ginza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on my second to last day in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eI had just arrived back from Kurashiki and went out for an evening wander, eventually finding this small café and settling in for a while. I ordered a drip coffee, which was an experience in itself — slow, considered, and very different from what I’m used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eI sat at the table and drew what was in front of me — the cups, the chairs, the quiet details of the space. The drawing is more tonal and focused, built up through observation rather than colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eIt felt like a gentle way to end the day — sitting, looking, and drawing in a place I hadn’t planned to find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758489919821,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758489952589,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/20.SQWS.jpg?v=1776775353"},{"product_id":"21-a","title":"Tenno-ji Temple Grounds, Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eThis drawing was made at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTenno-ji Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, at the lower end of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYanaka Cemetery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eI started the drawing in bright sunshine, drawn to the open space, the tree, and the long line of the building. Partway through, the light shifted and the sun disappeared, and the whole scene changed quite dramatically. I decided to stop at that point rather than try to adjust it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eAt the time it felt unfinished, but looking at it now, I really like that quality. The drawing holds that specific moment — the warmth of the light, the colour in the ground, and the contrast of the structure against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eThere’s something about leaving it at that point that feels right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758504173901,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758504206669,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/21.SQWS.jpg?v=1776775400"},{"product_id":"22-a","title":"CIBI Café, Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eThis was the final drawing I made on the trip, done in CIBI Café.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eI had spent the day wandering through Yanaka and ended up here, in this Australian-Japanese café that also functions as a small lifestyle shop. There was an exhibition of \u003cem data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"676\"\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e hanging cloths on display, which added another layer to the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eI sat for a while with a coffee and drew the scene in front of me — people gathered at tables, quietly reading or talking, the lanterns overhead, and the fabric hanging in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eThe drawing is more tonal and focused, built up through observation rather than colour. It felt like a calm, reflective way to finish the trip — sitting, looking, and drawing one last time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Marshall Art","offers":[{"title":"Without seam","offer_id":53758507745613,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With seam","offer_id":53758507778381,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6367\/4445\/files\/22.SQWS.jpg?v=1776775441"}],"url":"https:\/\/sammarshallart.com\/collections\/japan-march-2026.oembed","provider":"Sam Marshall Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}