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Let's combine art and travel! I'm an avid traveller, illustrating and sketching the amazing things I've seen from around the world.

Urban sketching of wooden bar izakaya in Nakameguro

Sketching Amazing Architecture in Tokyo

December 20, 2023

From skyscrapers to temples, sketching Tokyo’s buildings explores the diversity, history, culture and innovation of this amazing city. … More Sketching Amazing Architecture in Tokyo

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Wildlife Of Bako National Park in Borneo

December 13, 2023

Bako National Park in Borneo, Malaysia has a spectacular diversity of animals living in its ecosystems that live nowhere else in the world. … More Wildlife Of Bako National Park in Borneo

Wildlife Of Bako National Park in Borneo
Drawing of two shrines fighting at the Imari ton ten ton matsuri festival

Inside Matsuri: The Colorful World Of Japanese Shrine Festivals

December 6, 2023

Japanese Matsuri are large public Shinto festivals, with some interesting and amazing traditions and festivities! … More Inside Matsuri: The Colorful World Of Japanese Shrine Festivals

Inside Matsuri: The Colorful World Of Japanese Shrine Festivals
Drawing of Kusatsu Onsen Japan street cover Yumomi paddle

Japanese Manhole Covers: Canvases of Urban Creativity

November 29, 2023

Throughout Japan, manhole covers are artworks right under our feet. Colourful and unique, each represents the culture and identity of the city or town. … More Japanese Manhole Covers: Canvases of Urban Creativity

Japanese Manhole Covers: Canvases of Urban Creativity
drawing of vietnamese mekong delta wooden boat

The Colorful Floating Markets of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

November 22, 2023

The lively and colorful Mekong Delta markets of southern Vietnam are where rivers intersect, and market traders come together. … More The Colorful Floating Markets of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

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Sketch of Japanese train Mickey mouse paint design shinkansen

Sensational Shinkansen Designs – The Joyful Paint Work of Japan’s Bullet Trains

November 15, 2023

Japanese shinkansens (bullet trains) come in special limited edition designs. Hello Kitty, Micky Mouse and Evangelion are just some amazing shinkansen editions! … More Sensational Shinkansen Designs – The Joyful Paint Work of Japan’s Bullet Trains

Sensational Shinkansen Designs – The Joyful Paint Work of Japan’s Bullet Trains
PB&J

14 American Foods The Rest Of The World Doesn’t Understand

November 8, 2023

While American cheeseburgers and hot dogs are popular worldwide, some food from the USA is much more notorious abroad. … More 14 American Foods The Rest Of The World Doesn’t Understand

14 American Foods The Rest Of The World Doesn’t Understand
sunset over u bein bridge with monks at dusk

The Remarkable U Bein Bridge of Myanmar

November 1, 2023

U Bein Bridge in Myanmar, near Mandalay, is the longest teakwood bridge in the world, and one of the country’s most amazing sights. … More The Remarkable U Bein Bridge of Myanmar

The Remarkable U Bein Bridge of Myanmar
stand up sushi restaurant tokyo train station food

Standing Sushi Bars in Japan

October 25, 2023

Popular in Tokyo train stations, standing sushi bars in Japan have no seats and are the perfect quick sushi meal on the go. … More Standing Sushi Bars in Japan

Standing Sushi Bars in Japan
Drawing of Victor Noir grave in Pere Lachaise cemetery rub crotch

The Secrets of Père Lachaise: Finding The Most Fascinating Tombs in Paris

October 18, 2023

Pere Lachaise in Paris is the city’s largest and most famous cemetery. Its also a popular tourist attraction, with many important and interesting people buried here. … More The Secrets of Père Lachaise: Finding The Most Fascinating Tombs in Paris

The Secrets of Père Lachaise: Finding The Most Fascinating Tombs in Paris

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