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    By Lavina Melwani on March 28, 2025 New York Diary
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    Artist Sakai with Lavina Melwani on the East River waterfront
    Artist Sakai with Lavina Melwani on the East River waterfront

    New York Diary
    Artist Alert!

    NYC Artist paints Spring into the cold East River Waterfront

     

    East River waterfront in NY
    East River waterfront in NY


    The cold winds are still blowing in New York but an early Spring has come to the NY waterfront by way of watercolors of the neighborhood painted by Japanese Bossa Nova artist, ukulele virtuoso, singer-songwriter Masafumi Sakai who lived in the Mt. Fuji area in Japan and has always loved to paint his surroundings.

    Artist Sakai with his watercolor of cherry blossom in NY
    Artist Sakai with his watercolor of cherry blossom in NY
    East River waterfront, NY-2
    East River waterfront, NY-2
    A view of the East River in New York
    A view of the East River in New York

     

    Usually I get to meet joggers, babies and dog walkers on the East River waterfront, but this being New York City – an al fresco art show is also happening!
    You never know whom you’ll meet in the city!
    Sakai sells his watercolors for just $200-300 and his work can be seen at sakaiartnewyork.com and he is on Instagram @sakepump
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    2 Comments

    1. Lavina Melwani on March 29, 2025 10:00 am

      Truly amazing! Yes, it’s the Buddhist aura around him – he is a lovely human being – so calm and peaceful. Not surprised that you both are friends!

    2. Lavina Melwani on March 29, 2025 9:57 am

      Sheetal205 via Instagram
      Amazing ! I know Masafumi very well . He gifted me his yearly calendar with his paintings which are truly stunning . He is a fellow Buddhist & truly inspirational, loved by all

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