Cherry Blossoms
Deborah Trent, 2025 · Watercolor on paper
I hope to visit Japan someday. This piece captures spring blossom season—people strolling through the park beneath a canopy of blooms.
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Inspiration
Japan’s sakura Season.
Artistic Process
I experimented with different ways to dot the blossoms and found the best results came from a simple cotton swab—more control and softer, fuller blooms than a brush could give.
- Brushes: Round (0, 1, 2); cotton swabs (Q-tips) for blossoms.
- Paints: Cadmium Red, Van Dyke Brown, Ivory Black, Sap Green, Titanium White, Payne’s Grey, Mayan Blue, Opera.
Reflections
Sakura season lasts about a month, sweeping from south to north, with peak bloom typically lasting around two weeks.
Date of Creation
April 02, 2025