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Sep 24 2012 8 Comments

Tokyo, the bigger picture?

Parks in Tokyo are obviously wonderful places to get away from the concrete, and sometimes the crowds. But for many people they also offer the opportunity to practice something that can’t be done at home — at least not comfortably. Like double bass players in need of some space, not to mention no neighbours. And painters with an equal desire for the former, along with a craving for some lovely, studio-like sunlight.

Tokyo painter

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  1. Martin says

    9/24/2012 at 10:16 am

    Love the light in this shot. The guys painting looks pretty cool too.

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    • Lee says

      9/24/2012 at 8:21 pm

      Yeah, it was really nice. A bit cooler, and lovely long shadows that mark the end of the day.

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  2. winnie says

    9/24/2012 at 2:09 pm

    I love this picture!!
    The horses are so beautiful!!

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    • Lee says

      9/24/2012 at 8:21 pm

      Thanks!

      Yeah, it’s not like any painting I’ve ever seen people do in parks. Very striking.

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  3. Lizzy says

    9/25/2012 at 10:13 am

    That is such an awesome painting! I wonder if he’s professional. I could definitely see that in a museum in Austin.

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    • Lee says

      9/26/2012 at 9:49 am

      Probably not, Lizzy. I’m often amazed by the quality of paintings I see by amateurs in Tokyo’s parks and public places. There are a lot of very talented artists out there.

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  4. Shizuo says

    9/25/2012 at 11:54 pm

    I like his painting, very colorful.

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    • Lee says

      9/26/2012 at 9:49 am

      Yeah, not bad, is it?

      Reply

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