Japan 2024 Holiday Sketch Diary

Nov - Dec 2024

Whilst on holiday in 2024, I challenged myself to sketch one subject each day. These are quick sketches, first outlined in pencil and then completed in black biro (ballpoint pen) on a Seawhite 200 GSM A5 landscape Watercolour Travel Journal.

The sketches were created across Tokyo, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Aso, and Kagoshima, capturing moments from each location.

A drawing of tea set in a hotel room including a water bottle, kettle, two mugs, two teaspoons and a tray of tea, sugar and coffee sachets, and tiny pots of milk. The drawing was done in black biro on white watercolour paper.
A drawing of three men in a boat. I think they were fishing rubbish (trash) out of the harbour. The drawing was done in black biro on white watercolour paper.
A pink toad lily (Tricyrtis sp.) in Shin-En Hana Garden, Japan
Kumamon, the Kumamoto bear mascot, draw in in biro on white paper
A tram, viewed at an angle, draw in in biro on white paper
Akase station - a tiny train station made of corrugated plastic sheeting and metal beams, by the side of a single track rail line, draw in in biro on white paper
A drawing of two men in the front of a car, one driving and one navigating. Scenery including mountains and cars can be seen through the windscreen. The drawing was done in black biro on white paper.
A hand holding a small acer leaf between finger and thumb, draw in in biro on white paper
A large female praying mantis, which is looking at the camera, draw in in biro on white paper
A drawing in black biro on white watercolour paper, of seven ginko leaves on the end of a twig
A drawing of two suitcases with luggage straps around their middles
A drawing of a selfie photograph, with two men (left and right) and one woman (centre) all wearing disposable face masks
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