Cherry blossoms announce the arrival of spring. Picnicking beneath their colorful petals is a treat many look forward to all year. While seeing them in full bloom is dazzling, there’s also a captivating beauty in the fleeting moment when the petals begin to scatter gracefully in the wind.

Welcome spring with this collection of illustrations featuring cherry blossoms.

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From peach blossoms to roses to cosmos, delicate pink flowers have a charm that makes the heart flutter at just a glance. When paired with flowers of other colors, they help create a vibrant and graceful display.

Let your heart bloom with this collection of illustrations featuring pink flowers.

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Cherry blossoms herald the arrival of spring. Their soft, pink petals drift through the air, creating an enchanting scene sure to capture any heart. On pixiv, you'll find countless spring-inspired artworks, from characters surrounded by cherry trees in full bloom to dreamy illustrations featuring sakura motifs.

Celebrate the ephemeral beauty of spring with this collection of illustrations featuring cherry blossoms.

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One of the ways you can create texture and depth in your portraits is by bringing nature into them. Flowers make an especially wonderful addition due to their rich symbolism, not to mention their beauty highlights that of the person you’re photographing or drawing a portrait of. Whether you want to capture your subject’s caring and affectionate side through pink tulips, their longing for someone through red camellias, or their resilience through sunflowers, the pair are bound to make a great bunch together!

Did any of these illustrations make your heart soar and bloom with happiness?

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Nothing screams spring in Japan more than sakura cherry blossoms! Their delicate petals serve as a perfect backdrop for any photoshoot, and when the wind blows and scatters them in the air, it’s as if you’re in the midst of a breathtaking pink blizzard. Their fleeting nature also reminds us of the changing seasons and that nothing lasts forever, so it’s no wonder we feel a little sentimental when we see them.

Are there any cherry blossoms in bloom where you live? If not, you can live vicariously through the characters in the illustrations below!

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While cherry blossoms are the first flower most people think of in regard to spring, plum blossoms are known to signal the coming of it. With their delicate round petals and soft pink hues, plum blossoms are the daintier messenger of the two, signaling the arrival of spring before giving way to cherry blossoms as the weather gets warmer.

Do you pay attention to plum blossoms when they bloom? If not, take a closer look at them to appreciate their beauty the next time you see one!

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