“Sakura” means “cherry blossom”. Derived from the Japanese word “Saku” which means to bloom or smile. I love the tiny delicate pink flowers produced by cherry blossom trees. Beautiful flowers with a beautiful meaning as the Sakura blossoms represent a time of renewal and optimism.

xTiny

In Asia flowers have a deeper meaning, and the Frangipani flower is considered as an essence from nature that brings enlightenment and kindness. There are so many frangipani trees in our neighborhood here in Bandung.

Every morning, very early, when the air is still fresh, we make a walk, and I love to collect the fallen flowers.

There are some things, that just smell so good: coffee, jasmin, orange blossoms, and frangipani flowers.

This painting is a lovely memory of my love for Java and frangipani flowers.

xTiny

Ethereal Passion

Softly woven petals

opening like secrets.

They reach, they wander,

they find the sun in their own way.

A longing to feel,

to truly connect.

There’s something wild about them,

something honest.

They bloom bold,

but only for a while.

Passion flowers,

almost not of this world.

So fragile, almost floating,

like morning mist in sunlight.

Ethereal passion,

found in tiny small things,

fragile but real.

Not loud, just real.

xTiny

In Japan the color red is regarded as an auspicious color and associated with happiness, strength and joy. This painting always makes me happy, I love the bright color and the pattern of her kimono. 

xTiny

This painting is a memory.

of a feeling, 

of Asia, of flowers,

of life itself.

Wild blossoms on cotton,

woven with time and color.

They bloom quietly,

as if they know

beauty is deepest

just before it fades.

There are loose threads,

like in people, 

and that’s what makes it real.

Not perfect, but full

of everything that has lived.

I love flowers

when they’ve passed their peak,

when they gently bow their heads

and still leave something beautiful behind.

That moment moves me.

A soul, a story,

a soft echo of being.

This painting brings that presence,

a quiet reminder

that everything changes,

and in that change

there is grace,

and depth,

and life.

xTiny

Golden light softly touching her face, creating a magical atmosphere...

xTiny

Ethereal Passion

Softly woven petals
opening like secrets.
They reach, they wander,
they find the sun in their own way.

A longing to feel,
to truly connect.

There’s something wild about them,
something honest.
They bloom bold,
but only for a while.

Passion flowers,
almost not of this world -
fragile, almost floating,
like morning mist in gentle sunlight.

Ethereal passion,
it comes in moments,
in small, beautiful things.
A flower, a breath,
the way light moves through leaves.

Not loud, just real.

xTiny

Our beautiful dark brown wood frames are made from FSC certified solid linden wood that has been treated with a colored finish. 

Handmade by craftsmen in Europe, the frames come with real, flat 2mm-Floatglas for all sizes up to and including 50cm x 70cm. In size 70cm x 100cm, the frame comes with a 2mm anti-reflective Plexi-glass.

As it is still a natural material, variations in colour and texture may occur compared to the product images shown. Note that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause wood color to fade over time.

Don't forget to choose a matching tinystories art print and we will frame the artwork or you, so it is ready to hang.

She sits there, gazing into the distance,

her hair blowing softly in the wind.

Maybe she’s by the sea, maybe somewhere else in nature.

She doesn’t think from fear, she simply is.

Calm, still, breathing.

A moment in time where nothing needs

to be fixed, changed, or rushed.

Just the quiet truth of being alive,

held in that fragile space

between one breath and the next.

A soft pause in the noise of the world,

where the heart can rest.

A lovely reminder.

xTiny

This woman’s portrait, painted in soft pink and tender brown, feels like a memory of warmth. I love how the flowing colors ground me, calming the mind like early morning light. It’s as if I can smell the fresh air, feel the earth beneath my feet, and sense the soft light brushing gently against my skin.

xTiny

Our beautiful oak wood frames are made from untreated, FSC certified solid wood.

Handmade by craftsmen in Europe, the frames come with real, flat 2mm-Floatglas for all sizes up to and including 50cm x 70cm. In size 70cm x 100cm, the frame comes with a 2mm crystal clear Plexi-glass.

As it is still a natural material, variations in color and texture may occur compared to the product images shown. Over time, all oak will slightly deepen in color. Note that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause wood color to fade over time.

Don't forget to choose a matching tinystories art print and we will frame the artwork or you, so it is ready to hang.

Between Sky and Earth

Through transparent layers of lace,

I breathe in the gentle sounds of the sea,

listening slowly to the beautiful silence.

My arms float,

softly veiling my face,

gazing far into the distance.

Stillness unfolds,

and clarity drifts in like morning light.

It is in silence that my thoughts become clear…

xTiny

Evening Glow

Palms whispering,
their leaves sway slow,
a gentle sea breeze
begins to blow.

The sky is warm,
in golden glow,
so peaceful
as the sun sinks low.

And with it comes
a silent vow:
tomorrow brings
a fresh new now.

xTiny

Inspired by traditional Japanese landscapes,
this painting invites the viewer to lose themselves
in the stillness, the space, and the breath between peaks.
Each layer fading into the next,
like memories softened by distance. 

xTiny

The Secrets of the Medina

 Whispers of the wind through the narrow streets of the medina, where I glimpse the palms,

Wondering what beauty may unfold,

Discovering the secrets of the medina.

Behind each door, another waits,

New paths, new lights,

New unseen gates.

Each gateway holds a truth inside.

Each one teaches me something new.

The magic of doors in the medina.

Trusting the path,

Following the light.

xTiny

Evening Glow

Palms whispering,
their leaves sway slow,
a gentle sea breeze
begins to blow.

The sky is warm,
in golden glow,
so peaceful
as the sun sinks low.

And with it comes
a silent vow:
tomorrow brings
a fresh new now.

xTiny

It was around sunset when I wandered through the streets of a small village in India, where time seemed to have stood still. A herd of buffaloes made their way home from the fields, their heavy steps kicking up dust in the golden light. Women were busy cooking, baking chapati over an open fire, while others returned from the fields, balancing bundles of firewood on their heads. Children laughed and played in the street.

Three women stood together, watching me with curious eyes. They smiled and gestured for me to come closer.  “Where are you from?” they asked, in a mix of English and hand gestures. They invited me to join them for chai. Once we were inside, they removed their headscarves, just us women among ourselves, it was so lovely.

As we sat together, sipping our tea, I made a few sketches to capture the moment. This portrait, ‘Rising Sun’, is a tribute to that lovely unforgettable encounter, a memory of warmth, connection, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.

xTiny