The camellias on the summit of the ruins of Shimoda Castle were in abundant bloom that year, and I painted many of them. I was particularly fascinated by the strength and fragility of the camellias blooming toward the sea, and after observing them for several weeks, I quickly painted this work. I was fascinated by the power and fragility of camellias blooming toward the sea, and after observing them for several weeks, I quickly painted this rare work on my usual Watson paper using silver sumi ink and Kyoto facet colors. The fact that I painted it with my hands freezing in the cold just happened to make the picture more relatable in a pop art illustration way. I evaluate my own paintings by looking at them for a few weeks to see if I get bored or not, if they look good upside down or sideways, etc., and of course, a simple like on Facebook or Instagram! The policy is that no painting is produced under the influence of marketing, which is the opposite of a reaction survey on Facebook or Instagram. The frame is made of wood and painted a dark brown color with no gloss, and the shield is an acrylic board.
