# Insightful Japanese Watercolors Learn About Tokyo from These Kouhei Ashino Paintings By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-08-25 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kouhei-ashino-paintings1 References: [thefoxisblack](http://www.thefoxisblack.com/2012/08/24/images-from-japan-watercolors-by-kouhei-ashino/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashinokouhei/) Get lost in these Kouhei Ashino paintings. The Tokyo-based artist has managed to capture the [everyday life in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shakujoji-temple), allowing for viewers to participate in cultural voyeurism. The detailed depictions will make anyone interested in [Japanese culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyakk-exhibition) feel that they have taken the trip to the small but extremely lively and historical country. Though the watercolors do not demonstrate anything out of the ordinary, Ashino finds the beauty in the mundane activities. Plus it is easy to see how these Kouhei Ashino paintings are so convincing in reflecting real life, since Ashino had formerly worked as a 3D-animator, but gave it up in 2008. Instead he has since worked on being an illustrator creating impeccable watercolors such as this series, but he also uses other mediums that include drawings and collages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Everyday Life Depictions:** Artists can create opportunities to capture the beauty in the mundane activities of daily life, providing a more accessible and relatable art experience for viewers. - **Cultural Voyeurism:** Creating art that offers a glimpse into cultures other than our own provides a sense of connection and empathy for different lifestyles. - **Multi-medium Artistry:** Artists can explore multiple mediums to showcase their creativity and broaden their scope of work. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Visual Arts:** The art industry can invest in artists that create watercolor paintings and other types of artworks that celebrate the beauty in the mundane, making art more accessible for everyone. - **Tourism:** Cities and countries can showcase their unique culture and way of life through art that captures the essence of everyday activities, providing incentive for travel and exploration. - **Animation and Illustration:** Artists in the animation and illustration industries can experiment with different mediums to create unique and visually appealing artwork that attracts a diverse audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Manga-Style Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisashi-eguchi.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kasashima-gallery.md) - [Peaceful Wooden-Designed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-residence.md) - [Experiential Workshop Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keio-plaza-hotel-tokyo.md)