Hobonichi Kyohei Sakaguchi: Field Sky A5 [Cover Only]

The Hobonichi Kyohei Sakaguchi: Field Sky A5 [Cover Only] showcases the work of Kyohei Sakaguchi, an unconventional architect and multidisciplinary creator who paints, writes, photographs, and makes music as naturally as breathing. The design features his pastel artwork Field Sky, drawn on October 17, 2021.

The piece depicts a tall autumn sky glowing pale blue, with swelling white clouds and powerful branches stretching out in the wind, radiating the vibrant force of nature. Though almost photographic in its precision, the warm pastel texture—with its powdery strokes and gentle smudges—reveals the human touch behind the work.

The artwork is printed on fine-grained polyester fabric, faithfully capturing the tactile quality of pastel. A portion of the painting is also printed onto the dual pen holders, adding an elegant detail.

The interior is lined with white faux leather, reminiscent of pastel drawing paper. A cool gray bookmark complements the overall tone, creating a balanced and serene finish.

In his essay, Sakaguchi wrote: “Like brushing my teeth, washing my face, or taking a bath, I go to the field and draw with pastels.” This cover carries that same spirit, inviting you to write when you feel like it, with no pressure—like gazing up at a clear, open sky.