VOLUME 5
KOMOREBI
The Japanese word for light through leaves.
Komorebi is the Japanese term for sunlight filtering through trees, the dance of light and shadow that happens only in forests. This coloring book captures that fleeting beauty through 40 luminous designs.
“Some beauty exists only in passing.”
- 40 original light-inspired illustrations
- Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through
- 8.5 x 8.5 inch square format
- Mix of simple and detailed designs
- Brief introduction to komorebi
- Nature lovers who notice light
- Adults who enjoy mindful coloring
- Anyone drawn to quiet forest moments
Komorebi is a Japanese word that describes the interplay of sunlight filtering through leaves, creating patterns of light and shadow on the ground. It is one of those beautiful Japanese words with no direct English equivalent.
This book features 40 illustrations capturing the magic of light through trees: dappled forest floors, sunbeams through canopy gaps, leaf silhouettes against bright skies, and luminous woodland scenes.
Both books celebrate forests and nature, but from different perspectives. Shinrin-yoku focuses on the full forest bathing experience, while komorebi zeroes in on the specific beauty of light filtering through leaves.
Layering colored pencils works wonderfully for creating light effects. Start with lighter colors for the sunlit areas and build up darker tones for the shadows. The single-sided pages allow you to press firmly without worrying about the other side.
Komorebi is Volume 5 of The Kintsugi Mind collection. Each volume explores a different Japanese concept, and together they form a journey through Japanese philosophical wisdom, with 520 total illustrations across 13 books.
