This bright little tree in Kew Gardens is labelled "Weeping Yoshino Cherry", the other name for it is 'Shidare Yoshino'. This was painted on an atmospheric Autumn day with the diffuse light making the brilliant yellow leaves shine. Like the trees the finished piece looks different in various lights. The fibres of the paper hold the pigment particles and together they create dimensionality.

This banner is painted on handmade Mitsumata paper from Japan which is unbleached and has a beautiful organic colour. The paper allows for smooth flowing brushstrokes and has delicate edges along with the watermarks of the paper makers Su or frame. in the finishing process the paper has been uniformly smoothed and wrinkled in a way that makes the piece look antique.

The banner is suspended from a simple batten and clear thread which can be removed on request if an alternative method of display is desired.