Jack Watson

The Taste of Tea. February 2021

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Taste of Tea close-up of clouds.

The Taste of Tea happens to be one of my favorite films. It had been suggested by the chat during one of my live-streams that I should create some fan art for it. I would describe it as a slice of life film about the Haruno family told through each family member’s individual perspective with a bit of magical realism, a few eccentric characters, and—despite the surreal moments—some very down-to-earth humor. I did my best to capture some of my favorite scenes from the movie from my own perspective, and in a style that I felt captured the spirit of the film.

Scene 1, Why are You a Triangle?

The Taste of Tea illustration of scene 1, background house with Nabuo standing in sliding door next to bookcase watching Sachiko in a triangle pose with Akira watching and pointing with a though bubble asking "why are you a triangle?"
The taste of tea, left side illustration 1 sketch, right side animated time laps of process

Scene 2, Mountain Song

The Taste of Tea illustration of scene 3, Mountain song sequence, Akira on thelef, Hideaki on the right posed as a mountain, and Yoshiko on keyboards in the middle. Below them is a mountain with clouds.
The taste of tea, left side illustration 2 sketch, right side animated time laps of process

Scene 3, Giant Sachiko

The taste of tea illustration of scene 3, background large sunflower with large close up of Sachiko. Foreground smaller illustration of Sachiko standing at exercise bar in playground.
The Taste of Tea, left side illustration 3 sketch, right side animated time laps of process

Watch the Replays: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

The Taste of Tea, Close-up of bookshelf