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Olga Guera. Illustration

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When I was studying Japanese ink painting, I was told that plum is a very strong tree. Its straight branches are full of vital energy, because it has to find inner power to fully blossom when everything around is yet to awake. I wish all of us to find my inner plum tree. I added a muted version, as well. #illustration #plumblossom #梅 #pink #japaneseseasons #spring #1stofmarch #girlillustration #watercolormaxpack #procreate (at Tokyo, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL1s6DEJSLQ/?igshid=aflolk8sxif6

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Magnolias preparatory sketch, indigo pencil on craft paper, 70x50 cm. Drawing on non-white paper really helps to overcome the first numbness. #fabercastellpolychromos #preparatorydrawing #botanicaldrawing #magnoliaflower #japanesemagnolia #craftpaper (at Tokyo, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAHgjf1JDQR/?igshid=194i05bvg47is

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February is almost gone, but here’s a drawing for it. Nights are still cold, may be even colder than before, but the air is different, so you know — the spring is here! This anticipation is the only way to live through this month. #illustration #fashionillustration #girlfriend #springiscoming #postcard #japanese #春 #olgagerasim #olgaguera (at Blue Bottle Coffee 中目黑) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Ga6MKJXrW/?igshid=1bb35tdi819p3

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A drawing from my recent project about Japanese traditions 72 steps.

More drawings and information are here: www.72steps.jp

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Easter 2018

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Lotus root

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Japanese daffodils are smaller, grow in inflorescences and bloom in winter.

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Lotus inspired flower vase for separate plants

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The great Torii of Itsukushima shrine, mostly know as Miyajima gates — one of the three top scenic spots in Japan.

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Pomegranates in 3 colours

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Winter tree

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Japanese magnolia

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Mushrooms season is coming soon!

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French bulldog wants to go for a walk

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Today was the last day of Haguruma exhibition „Karuta Ichi“. I want to thank everyone who came this week to see my works, who wrote and said warm words about them. Huge thanks to @haguruma1918 for organising the event, @lamy_japan for supporting it and @dmc_jp for showing interest in my embroidery.

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An ornament from my Northern Stitch project. Usually made to decorate festive cloth and ritual towels. A woman on merged deers or horses. The technique is similar to a blackwork embroidery, but is actually a redwork. Running and double running stitch. Both sides of the „cloth“ could be exposed. Made by DMC threads N°900 on a Japanese cotton paper reinforced with a washi tape.

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Paper is such a versatile material. To admire this feel free to visit our mini exhibition from the 8th to 12th. of May in Haguruma Showroom. You'll be amused by the vast variety of approaches towards this common material by different creators. Please visit the exhibition to see my personal interpretation of the Northern Russian embroidery with @dmc_embroidery @dmc_jp Karta Ichi exhibition @haguruma1918 4-4-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku