Flowers of Japan is a three-part watercolor triptych inspired by quiet moments and fleeting beauty encountered during my travels through Japan. Painted from photographs I captured in Kyoto, Tokyo, and surrounding gardens, this series reflects a deep reverence for nature, memory, and the gentle poetry found in stillness.
Each painting in the triptych represents not only a distinct bloom, but a feeling—an emotional imprint left by Japan’s gardens, temples, and landscapes. Together, the works explore themes of impermanence, renewal, and spiritual calm, echoing the Japanese aesthetic of mono no aware: an awareness of the beauty inherent in transience.
Flowers of Japan is a meditative reflection on travel, stillness, and the fleeting beauty found in nature’s quiet corners. Painting this triptych allowed me to relive the awe I felt in Japan’s gardens and hidden spaces—each bloom telling a story of place, season, and serenity.
Part 1: Reverie: Sacred Lotus
Watercolor on paper– 6” x 8”
Painted from a photograph I captured in Kyoto, this sacred lotus felt like a quiet miracle blooming in the chaos of summer. I tried to express not just the flower, but the vibrant, meditative energy that surrounded it—alive with dew, spirit, and memory.
The sacred lotus holds deep cultural and spiritual meaning in Japan, symbolizing purity, resilience, and enlightenment. Rooted in Buddhist tradition, it represents the soul’s journey—rising unstained from murky waters into full bloom, much like the path to spiritual awakening. Commonly found in temple ponds and Zen gardens, the lotus also reflects the Japanese aesthetic of “mono no aware”—a gentle reverence for the impermanence and beauty of life. Blooming in the height of summer, it is both a seasonal icon and a timeless emblem of hope, renewal, and serenity in Japanese art and poetry.
Part 2: Memories of Crape Myrtle
Watercolor and gouache on paper - 6”x 8”
Painted from a photo taken during a quiet moment in a Japanese garden, the piece captures the vivid burst of the crape myrtle flower—its maroon petals and golden filaments glowing against a lush green backdrop.
Blending realism with abstraction, the painting evokes not only the flower itself, but the feeling of being there—surrounded by filtered sunlight, layered leaves, and the soft hush of temple grounds. It’s both a study of botanical beauty and an emotional impression of place, memory, and transience.
Part 3: Whispers of Kyoto
Watercolor on paper - 6” x 8”
A watercolor piece inspired by a photograph I took during my trip to Japan. These delicate clusters of Lantana flowers, painted in soft pinks, creamy whites, and bursts of golden yellow, transported me back to the lush gardens I wandered through.
Japan left a mark on me — its reverence for nature, its subtle elegance, the quiet poetry in its landscapes.
Gossamer & Glass is a vibrant entomological triptych celebrating the delicate complexity and dazzling beauty of the insect world. Each of the three framed watercolour pieces highlights a unique creature:
Left: A dragonfly in full spread, its gossamer wings and iridescent hues capturing motion and elegance mid-flight.
Middle: A jewel-toned beetle with luminous green wings and sapphire-blue body, exuding strength and symmetry.
Right: A richly detailed ruby spider, its legs poised with tension and its earthy tones grounding the trio with mystery and depth.
Set against minimalist black matting in crisp white frames, this natural science-inspired series invites viewers to reconsider the overlooked marvels of nature through a lens of artistic reverence. Perfect for nature lovers, curiosity seekers, and contemporary collectors alike.
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Medium: Watercolour on paper
Dimensions: 11” x 9”
Framing: Framed
Rewild your perspective by inviting these meticulous insect architects—the lifeblood of a healthy ecosystem—into your home.
"Cherry Trio" is a bold, concentrated dose of the wildness we crave. Unlike the contained beauty of a bouquet, this piece celebrates untamed desire and natural abundance in its purest, most essential form.
The cherries, rendered in rich, deep crimson, are depicted in their state of peak ripeness—a potent symbol of the earth's spontaneous generosity and the fleeting, perfect moment of fruition. They hang together on a delicate stem, a reminder that the sweetest rewards often come from letting nature take its course.
Framed in dark, ornate silver, this piece elevates a simple, raw fruit to the level of a treasured jewel. It encourages a reclamation of pleasure and a return to the natural cycles of growth and indulgence—a small, potent reminder that to be wild is to be unapologetically full of life and flavour.
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Medium: Watercolour on paper
Dimensions: 7” x 9”
Framing: Framed
There’s a sacred stillness that only nature at dusk can hold — when the moon rises quietly over the water, the earth exhales, and time itself seems to pause.
This watercolor captures that in-between moment: where light meets shadow, life meets reflection, and the ancient tree stands as guardian of both land and memory. The soft earth tones and gentle drips mirror the pulse of the marshlands — calm, mysterious, and deeply alive.
A meditation in brush and water — where silence speaks, and nature remembers.
Title: Whispers of the Marsh
Medium: Watercolour on Paper
Size: 8x 6 inches
Unframed
This atmospheric watercolour, "Rain Day Bokeh," is an exercise in rewilding the interior experience. It captures the moment of being sheltered indoors while the untamed world—a driving rainstorm—thrashes just beyond the glass.
The painting celebrates the uncontrollable beauty of chaos. The harsh lines of the downpour and the smooth, abstract circles of light (bokeh) are the visual language of a system beyond human scheduling or command. It is a moment of intense, emotional connection to the storm, without the need to control it.
The piece invites you to stop measuring time and embrace the present moment, where the rigid edges of the world are softened and blurred by nature's intensity. It encourages a deeper appreciation for the necessary disruption and the vivid, electric reality of the wild outside, even when viewed from the safety of your walls.
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Medium: Watercolour on paper
Dimensions: 7” x 9”
Framing: Framed
This framed watercolor, titled "River Stones Meditation," is not merely a portrait of nature; it is an invitation to rewild your interior space and mind. Shifting focus from the vibrant, manicured garden, this piece draws power from the elemental, untamed corners of the landscape.
The composition captures a cluster of ancient, river-worn stones, rendered in a striking palette of moss-green, ochre, and warm terracotta. These stones, polished by the tireless, relentless action of water and time, embody essential resilience and quiet permanence. They are the foundation—the hard, enduring core of a wild ecosystem.
Framed in an elaborate, contrasting design of dark scrollwork and natural motifs, this piece creates a dialogue between the structured domestic world and the unyielding strength of nature. It serves as a visual anchor, reminding us to reconnect with our own foundational, unpolished strength and the enduring beauty found in the earth's raw, unedited form. It is a meditation on the power of being beautifully, essentially, wild.
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Medium: Watercolour on paper
Dimensions: 6” x 8”
Framing: Framed
This serene, winter-inspired artwork captures the quiet beauty of a snow-covered landscape framed by a dense forest of indigo and violet trees. Delicate silhouettes of bare branches stretch toward a sky that transitions from icy blue to a soft turquoise, evoking the chill and calm of a crisp winter morning. The piece invites stillness and reflection, using layered textures and watercolour blending to portray a natural world both fragile and resilient. Professionally framed and matted, Whispers in Winter Blue adds a touch of contemplative elegance to any space.
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Medium: Watercolour on paper, framed
Dimensions: 11” x 9”
Framing: Framed
Lavender Bokeh invites the viewer into a playful, ethereal garden where a single violet bloom rises through a dance of soft, luminous orbs. The vibrant blend of greens, purples, and blues creates a whimsical atmosphere—almost as if the flower is blooming in a dream or under magical moonlight. The watercolour technique brings fluidity and movement, while the bubble-like textures add a sense of wonder and lightness. Set in a bold metallic frame with beaded detailing, this piece balances enchantment with elegance, perfect for brightening a cozy nook or creative space.
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Medium: Watercolour on paper, framed
Dimensions: 12” x 10”
Framing: Framed
Graceful and poised, Magnolia Meditation captures a fleeting moment of elegance as rich magenta petals unfurl along a tender branch. The artist’s attention to detail and delicate watercolour technique evoke a sense of serenity and renewal, while soft gradients of blush and violet highlight the flower’s natural beauty. Framed in an ornate gold-accented frame with velvet-textured matting, this piece offers timeless sophistication and brings a quiet luxury to any room it adorns.
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Medium: Watercolour on paper
Dimensions: 15 ½” x 13”
Framing: Framed
The Ancient Survivor: Uniquely, the magnolia is considered one of the most ancient flowering plants, predating the existence of bees. Its tough, leathery petals evolved to withstand pollination by clumsy beetles, a testament to its 100-million-year-old lineage.
Petals vs. Tepals: Unlike most flowers with separate petals and sepals, the magnolia's elegant cup-shaped bloom is composed of undifferentiated parts called tepals, a primitive feature reflecting its deep roots in floral evolution.
A Symbol of Strength and Nobility: Its combination of massive, soft blooms and the enduring strength of the tree itself makes the magnolia a powerful cultural symbol for everything from feminine grace in Asia to resilience and dignity in the American South.
This small, focused watercolour, "Amanita," celebrates the essential, often hidden life force of the forest floor. It is a tribute to the raw, untamed parts of the ecosystem that thrive outside of human control. The central Amanita mushroom, with its iconic red-and-white cap, represents more than natural beauty; it holds a history of untamed, fierce power. Historically, this very fungus has been linked to the Norse Berserkers, legendary warriors who were said to have consumed it to enter a frenzy of ecstatic, fearless rage before battle. This piece encourages you to honour the invisible networks and the quiet, potent cycles of growth, death, and rebirth that govern the truly untamed world, while channelling the primal, untamed strength symbolised by this ancient, potent fungus.
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Medium: Watercolour on paper
Dimensions: 12” x 12”
Framing: Framed
12” x 15” framed
Watercolour on paper
I grew up beneath the spell of anime — beginning with La Rose de Versailles, where Oscar François de Jarjayes taught me that courage and tenderness can share the same heartbeat. Those stories shaped the way I see beauty — never pure, always laced with sorrow, strength, and grace.
This piece — a crossover between Inosuke of Demon Slayer and Princess Mononoke — is new ground for me in style, yet rooted in familiar soil: nature, ferocity, and reverence.
Inosuke, the wild boar-masked warrior raised by beasts, king of the mountains, embodies raw instinct and untamed spirit. San, or Princess Mononoke, stands as the forest’s fierce guardian — human by birth, wolf by heart — defending nature’s fragile balance. Together, they become a hymn to the wilderness within us all.
The Japanese have long mastered what I adore most — the delicate dance between beauty and violence, serenity and chaos. Like falling ginkgo leaves on battle-stained skin — both transient, both alive.
Rooted Connection is an oil on canvas that celebrates the hidden, vital network that supports the forest floor. The piece moves beyond a simple still life to explore the concept of mycelium, the vast, subterranean threads that serve as the true architects of nature’s biodiversity.
Two vibrant, orange-capped fungi emerge as visible nodes from a highly textured, luminous bed of moss and decay. The close proximity of the forms suggests quiet communion and deep interdependence, while the warm light filtered through the forest canopy creates an atmosphere of intimacy and discovery. Through expressive brushwork and rich, layered greens, this painting invites the viewer to reflect on the profound, unseen connections that underlie all life.
20” x 16”
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Lily in Sepia Shadow is a dramatic oil on canvas study that masterfully employs chiaroscuro to emphasise the luminosity of its subject. Set against a deeply textured backdrop of warm, sepia-toned shadows, the pure white lily emerges, caught in a singular shaft of light that grants it an almost ethereal glow.
The artist utilises thick, expressive brushwork to capture the flower's quiet resilience; the subtle imperfections on the petals are not flaws but marks of character and history. Housed in a humble, earth-toned vessel, the lily stands as a beacon—a solitary, resolute form that celebrates the sudden, ephemeral moment of illumination against enveloping darkness. This piece is a contemplative study on the interplay between solitude, light, and the enduring beauty found in simple, organic life.
16” x 20”
Oil paint on stretched canvas