a cartoon like animal with large eyes surrounded by blotches of colour

Moving Colours

€1,500

a cartoon like animal with large eyes surrounded by blotches of colour

Behind the scenes

  • cover image for Maiko Kobayashi hand-finishing in pastel
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  • artist Maiko Kobyashi hand-finishing a print in green pastel
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artist Maiko Kobayashi in her studio
Maiko Kobayashi1 collaborationChild-like creatures portray emotional depths in Maiko Kobayashi’s paintings. Each illustration begins with a layer of gesso and acrylic on Japanese Washi paper or canvas. After drawing her characters with charcoal, she blends the sketch with her hands. Kobayashi then paints over with another, simple monochrome background. She redraws the figures repeatedly. With each layer, the paintings gain material and emotional depth. Then, the characters are framed with their block colour background. The colours are reminiscent of traditional Japanese-style painting styles and illustrations.

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Reviews from Avant collectors

  • we appreciate the care taken in transport. Our piece was unframed but we appreciated how the packaging was done to protect it and also extras like the information on the art and the tote bag. We love the art work.

  • i appreciate the speedy delivery and all interaction regarding my purchase was efficient and pleasant.

  • communication from start to finish has been very informative, quick and helpful. I am happy with the professional way in which the piece has been packaged and shipped, protected to a high degree. Thank you to everyone involved.

  • I'm pleasantly surprised by the quality and efficiency of your service. I've purchased art from various sources before, and some are still keeping me waiting. Consequently, I'm now a big admirer of your service. Thank you!

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  • I'm thrilled with the two pieces I've bought from you all. I look forward to collecting more in the future.

  • Love, love, love this piece of amazing work...from the craftmanship, brilliance of the colors, to the title it is fire! My new fave...among many other favorites! The treatment my framer gave it is delicious and aww inspiring...thanks Avant Arte!


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