Tenno-ji Temple Grounds, Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo
Tenno-ji Temple Grounds, Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo
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This drawing was made at Tenno-ji Temple, at the lower end of Yanaka Cemetery.
I 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.
At 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.
There’s something about leaving it at that point that feels right.
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.