Five Seagulls Above Turbulent Sea by Ohara Koson Art Print

Five Seagulls Above Turbulent Sea by Ohara Koson Art PrintOnce the soft blue enters, the whole room stops apologising. The waves do the work, the seagulls hold the eye, and the room finally looks decided rather than half finished. The palette is gentle but the composition has movement. Birds rise into a peach tinted sky while the surf churns at the base calm at the top, energy at the bottom. It gives a quiet room something to look at without turning up the volume. It sits beautifully on a hallway wall,

Don't bury it next to soft watercolours or pale botanicals — the contrast will make them look washed out

Think of it as a Parisian postcard with less reverence and better instincts

off-white paint and a single ceramic vase

creates a serene and sophisticated atmosphere

It turns a quiet kitchen wall into something with a bit of personality

hallway or guest bedroom is where this earns its place

It earns a laugh from anyone using the bathroom

A black or oak frame keeps the woodblock feel

Pair with terracotta pots

The artworks nature and animal themes create a whimsical atmosphere

the abbey holds the centre

Hang it in a hallway you walk past every day