In 2020, I did an exhibition at the main department store in my local city of Oita.
It went well and I sold about 12 to 13 paintings.
Nearly all of these were sales of paintings on display.
However, I did get 2 commissions.
And one of them is of this Japanese torii gate in Kitsuki.
The client goes surfing at this place and so it has sentimental value for him.
And the client always orders a painting for his wife for their wedding anniversary.
I’ve been to Kitsuki many times but I’ve never seen this place before.
And I’m delighted to see it because it’s a beautiful subject matter.
I’ve heard though that the torii got damaged this year in a strong typhoon.
However, there is now a campaign to restore it.
Hopefully, in 2021 I will go to this place and paint the actual scene.
That’s all for now,
Gareth.