"Summer Blues" Postcard by Narumi / Bungu

Bungu Original Postcards

Celebrate the work of small independent artists with our exclusive collection of Bungu postcards, featuring original illustrations from talented creators around the world. Perfect for gifting or adding to your stationery collection, each postcard captures the essence of creativity and storytelling.

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Title: “Summer Blues”
Artist: Narumi
Medium: Digital (hand-drawn)
Instagram: @nanaimay
Other postcards: “It’s Snowing,” “Narumi’s Postcard Bundle” 

Paper Details

The front of each postcard features a glossy finish, enhancing the artwork’s vibrant colors, while the back has a matte finish, perfect for writing with most pens.

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About Postcard

“Summer Blues” evokes the wistful nostalgia that comes with the end of the season. In the background, I drew morning glories, which bloom during the warmer months in Japan. The flower unfurls with dawn and by evening, it shrivels up; its ephemeral beauty being a reminder of the impermanence of things.

For the style, I was inspired by the work of Japanese artist and designer Junichi Nakahara, known as the predecessor of the “shojo manga eye.” Drawing ladies in kimono is a challenge for me, but I enjoy the work of matching and combining different colors and patterns together.

I want to create a postcard for each season of the year, and so far, I’ve completed the winter and summer ones. Through these illustrations, I want to highlight lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture.

— Narumi