🌿 Kodama – From the Souls of the Forest Series

Original Japanese-style watercolor illustrations by Marian Gorin

🖌️ About the piece

Kodama is a delicate, minimalistic watercolor illustration inspired by Japanese folklore — where kodama are tree spirits believed to live deep in the forest, protectors of ancient woods and silent observers of time.

Painted with fine brushstrokes and subtle organic flow, this piece belongs to my series “The Souls of the Forest,” a collection of intuitive illustrations that pay quiet homage to nature’s invisible magic.

It’s not just an illustration, it’s a whisper — from branch to root, from paper to soul.

📦 Watch how it traveled to its new home

In this short video, you’ll see the complete shipping ritual behind Kodama: wrapped in acid-free paper, sealed in yellow cellophane like a sacred envelope, protected by soft bubble wrap, and accompanied by a wax-sealed thank-you note — all crafted by hand.

Because sending art isn’t logistics, it’s sending emotion.

🌳 Why choose original illustrations for your space?

• 🖼 Original art carries energy — You’re not just buying decor, you’re collecting a fragment of someone’s attention, story, and hands.

• 🌱 Minimalist illustration fits everywhere — Its quiet elegance makes it ideal for calm interiors, Scandinavian-inspired spaces, nature-themed rooms, or even a modern office.

• 🌍 Ethical, sustainable, human — Buying from artists directly supports independent creation and the future of handmade, soulful work.

✨ More from the series: Souls of the Forest

Here are a few other original pieces still available:

Each one is signed, shipped with care, and completely unique.

🛒 View all originals → www.artfinder.com/artist/marian-gorin

💌 Custom Commissions Available

If you feel connected to Kodama or the series, but want something tailor-made — I’d love to create a personal piece just for you.