Gojo Tenjin Shrine, Ueno Park, Tokyo
Gojo Tenjin Shrine, Ueno Park, Tokyo
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This drawing was made in Ueno Park 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.
I 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.
It felt like a calm, observant beginning to the trip — a way of settling in and really looking
This replica drawing from my sketchbook can be purchased with or without the seam of the sketchbook visible. Please select your preference.
Your print of my drawing will be the same size as the page in my sketchbook. The larger ones are for £35 are 25cm x 21cm and the smaller ones for £30 are 23cm x 12cm or 17cm x 14cm . It will be printed on archival high quality Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper.
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INTRODUCING
Sam Marshall
My name is Sam, I'm a printmaker working from my studio in rural Northamptonshire. I moved back to the countryside after living in London for 22 years and I now enjoying the fresh air, open skies and wildlife of my life in the country. Miss Marple my ever faithful mini dachshund loves it too!
When I'm not making work/ running workshops / coaching from my studio then I'm travelling around the UK and Europe with my sketchbook.