My favorite time of year in Japan is always cherry blossom season and all the many traditions that come with it. One of my truly favorite moments is when the sun has set and the lanterns are lit, creating a magical view of the cherry blossoms. There is nothing that compares to the pinkish purple glow, nothing that warms the heart more and makes you feel like you are walking into a wonderland.

Painting this filled my heart with joy, as if I was right there again, under the trees, taking in that moment that is impossible to capture with a camera.

Oil on canvas 10 by 20in.

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