Anime Style Abstract Watercolour Portrait of the Japanese Shinto Sun Goddess, Amaterasu.

This painting is one in a series of 4 abstract watercolour portraits of Amaterasu. Amaterasu is the Shinto Sun Goddess.

The portrait series is part of a larger work exploring Japanese culture and art through watercolour portraits.

I play between the abstract and figurative in my style which explores the ancients.

Amaterasu symbolises a great harvest. She is the goddess of the sun, and makes the rice grow. She's found within that warm sunshine, a relaxation found in your heart.

She is the sense that all is well, and the precursor to an abundant life.

I live in the forest, and see the way nature flows. It's magical. This mystical existence gives me a profound connection to the ancient world.

Out here it's obvious how celestial events affect us. The sun in particular. That warm body, a glowing knowing, gives us life.

We are made of that same star dust.

The original watercolour is painted on 5.8-inch by 8.3-inch (14.8 cm by 21 cm) thick 300 gsm watercolour paper, using professional grade watercolours mixed with holy well water.

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