Tokyo
November 04, 2010
If you’ve been following along on the blog, you know that this is the second print in the Children Around the World Series. (You can read about how I started the idea here) But I have to say that I’ve had such a great time creating the Tokyo print. Though I’ve never been to Japan, I have a strong tie to the people there.
I think I’ve mentioned before, that my Mother’s side of the family comes from Hawaii. Oh gosh…I can’t remember dates, but somewhere like 1915 my Great-grandparents went to Japan to serve a mission for our church. They had a baby there, and when it was time to leave (and go back to Idaho of all places!) they decided to not go back to the mainland when they stopped over in Hawaii en route. They loved the Japanese culture and people so much that they stayed as close as they could while remaining in American Territory, and stayed in Hawaii after that. And my family has been there since. Well, kind of. They all went back to the states eventually, but if you’ve been raised in Hawaii, you never leave. I’m the first generation born in the states then I guess.
This picture is my Great Grandmother with I have no idea who, but I have to say that until I was a young adult, I always thought my Great Grandmother had adopted herself as Japanese or something because her hair was always done just so (and it was naturally jet black) and she dressed in the Japanese fashion of the times…at least in pictures.
My Grandmother would tell stories of her mother (pictured here) speaking (and cursing) in Japanese, and since that time, our family has been tied to that country in a wonderful way. I’m going to go sometime.
This print as well as the London print are in the shop! Wanna know the next stop? Paris. Coming Dec. 1
I love this kind of travel. No sleepy kids. No jet lag. Enjoy!
PS: This print will be offered without the text and without the tower for those of you who would like it to represent Asia in general.
P.P.S: Come by tomorrow for the best giveaway yet. I can’t wait!
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What a blessing your gift is. I just ordered your “whale” print for our bitty Grandson’s nursery. I want him to LOVE the ocean as much as his Mommy and Daddy. There will be a shower in two weeks and I working frantically (G) to fill a basket full of hand made gifts….quilts, knitted blanket, sweater and bibs and burpies. All to show him that God gives us all gifts and that there is joy in sharing those gifts with those we love. Thank you for sharing YOUR gift with all of us. I can’t wait for it to arrive. XXXX
So wonderful Sarah!
Sarah, Lovely work! Your great grandmother was beautiful & so is that photograph! What a lovely journey to go along with you on~ Theresa
Love the artwork and more especially the story. I can’t wait for Paris! My 13YO’s room is done in a London/Paris theme. Yay!
OH goodness but I will have to buy this!! (plus it will go nicely with the Grace print) My husband is 1/2 Japanese
He’s never been to Japan (nor has his father, but *his* parents came to America from there. I guess all of their kids were born here) but I have and I loved it there. (btw I love the London print too. I have always wanted to go there).
I had to update my comment to say: “I JUST BOUGHT IT!”
hehehehehe I’m so excited!
Love everything about this! BEAUTIFUL.
This is a new favorite! Your connection to Japan makes it even richer. Well done!
So beautiful! I can’t wait to see paris, that is my favorite city!
Beautiful…..i am dying waiting for the Paris one. My daughter was born there, so we will definitely have to snatch one up for her bedroom.
Another beautiful piece Sarah! I love knowing the background behind it… it adds to it’s charm!
This is a beautiful print! Aren’t you also doing Beijing? If so, when does it come out?
Please email me sometime if you would like Marissa to donate a painting or print or notecards to be given away on your blog. I would love people to see her artwork, too. She is so passionate about what she does! http://www.paintingsbymarissa.com. and remember that she donates money to a domestic children’s charity and her orphanage in China – at her choice. She even directs what the orphanage does with her money.
Hi Sarah! Any chance there will be one for China as well? Our daughter was born in China and I would love to have one for her. Thanks!