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2026
Join me in a drawing retreat across Japan, exploring Tokyo, Lake Kawaguchi with the majestic view of mount Fuji, and Kyoto.
Begin in Tokyo, sketching the contrast between vibrant city life and the ancient temples. Then slow down at a traditional Japanese village near Lake Kawaguchi, where views of Mount Fuji inspire peaceful landscape drawing and reflection. The journey ends in Kyoto, surrounded by historic architecture, gardens, and timeless atmosphere – perfect for more detailed, contemplative work.
With guided sessions, personal feedback, and time to explore, this retreat is designed for all levels, offering a unique way to deepen your creativity while experiencing Japan’s most inspiring settings.
2027
China – 4th to 12th April 2027
Trip status: Pending
From the glass towers and colonial laneways of Shanghai to the cloud wrapped summits and Hui-style villages of Huangshan and Wuyuan, join me in this drawing retreat across China. We will travel and sketch together, where every stop becomes an invitation to slow down, look closer, and let ink and watercolor capture your sketchbook pages.
This trip is built for anyone who travels with a sketchbook, a pen and a watercolor kit in hand, or who has always wanted to start one. Whether you’re a confident ink and watercolor artist or simply curious about slowing down to really see a place, you’ll come home with more than photographs. You’ll come home with your own visual record of China, painted wash by wash alongside fellow creatives and a host who sees the country through an artist’s eye.
PREVIOUS RETREATS
Morocco – 19th to 26th April 2026
Japan – 6th to 12th October 2025
Thailand – 23 to 29th September 2024
Andrea Deng
Architect | Illustrator
Drawing has always been an important part of Andrea’s life since childhood.
As a professional architect he often need to express ideas using hand drawings, and so his drawings became more informative and visually appealing in order to catch the audience’s interest.
In parallel Andrea started to use sketchbooks to keep track of his personal works.
He is also a passionate drawing teacher with the goal to let people discover the world through hand drawings and urban sketching.
Reviews
Cristina G2024-07-01Molto soddisfatta della mia prima lezione online! Andrea è davvero bravo a spiegare, è molto gentile e mi ha messa subito a mio agio. Sicuramente parteciperò ad altre lezioni in futuro. Consigliatissimo!
Daniele Atzeni2024-06-09Andrea è un artista che sa il fatto suo e insegna in maniera chiara e precisa, molto alla mano e con il fatto che i workshop sono a numero ristretto si può avere un rapporto 1:1. Aperitivo post sessione per chiacchierare e spendere un paio d'ore in compagnia. Top!!
Lucrezia Alfieri2024-06-04Felicissima di aver partecipato a questo workshop, è stato utile, interessante e divertente. Quattro ore a disegnare con la stilografica, prima volta per me, che sono volate. Andrea è stato molto chiaro e preciso, spiegando e svelando trucchi del mestiere. Adatto a tutti. Esperienza da ripetere, altamente consigliato!
Gladys Escobar2024-06-02Workshop fantastico, spieghi benissimo, ho imparato la tecnica delle linee parallele! È ad approcciarmi con l’ink. Perfetta introduzione alla prospettiva. Altamente raccomandato!
Dario Villani2024-06-02Un workshop chiaro e molto istruttivo. Adatto anche ai principianti. Io sono ancora all'inizio nell'approccio al disegno dal vivo e sento veramente di aver fatto un passo avanti gigantesco!