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Hokkiado masterclass

2018 was an incredible year to revisit Japan and explore this amazing country once again. This time, exploring the northern Island of Hokkiado in a watercolour and drawing masterclass with Australian artist Ev Hales. The masterclass coincided with Sakura; a particularly beautiful time of the year where cherry blossoms are seen in a backdrop with snow-capped mountains. Exploring a wide range of venues, from busy big cities spaces to remote mountains areas, seeing artisans, spectacular landscape and historic villages.

This masterclass was particularly focused on encouraging individual exploration. Seeing Ev’s role as facilitator and helping artists achieve their expectations rather than dictating what to paint. The group explored different subject matter, techniques and methods with self-assessments and critique sessions every day. The overwhelming feeling of being totally absorbed by everything and feeling privileged to share this unique experience with the group. Most of all, discovering what makes Japan an incredible place, was sharing their unique culture with the beautiful people of Japan.