Found at an estate sale, this lovely 5" x 7" watercolor painting by Seattle, Washington, artist Charles Y. Hayashi shows two barn swallows in flight. It’s signed with a Japanese character meaning “grove”. This painting is in a clear plastic box frame (see photos). One photo shows a ruler for scale. As is unfortunately all too often the case at estate sales, I wasn't able to learn anything about the age and history of this lovely painting. One photo shows a detail of it as viewed through a 10X loupe. Charles Y. Hayashi is a prolific Seattle artist who experiments with a wide variety of subjects and techniques.
| Artist | Charles Hayashi |
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Size | Small |
| Signed | Yes |
| Material | Watercolor |
| Subject | Birds |
| Listed By | Dealer or Reseller |
| Signed? | Signed |
| Type | Painting |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Item Height | 5 in |
| Painting Surface | Paper |
| Style | Asian |
| Theme | Nature |
| Features | Signed |
| Production Technique | Watercolor Painting |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Item Width | 7 in |
| Handmade | Yes |
On a narrow wall or beside a window, a small painting can be just to complete the scene.