Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi by Hokusai Art Print craft The dusty terracotta blocks hold

The dusty terracotta blocks hold weight on the wall

An oak or white frame around the canvas lifts the holiday mood without making it twee

the warm pinks stop it feeling chilly

this cheerful row of London townhouses does the easy work — pink

Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi by Hokusai Art Print craft The dusty terracotta blocks holdGive the feature wall one hard decision, and let everything else relax. This is a faithful reproduction of Hokusai's woodblock harbour scene, all deep blue water, warm brown cliffs and a slim band of coral sky. Put it up and the room settles. The deep blue cools a warm space; the coral horizon stops the whole thing feeling cold. The eye travels boats, cliffs, distant shore so the wall reads quiet but interesting, not flat. Hangs best at eye level