japanese flowers
Common Japanese Images – Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
Spring is in the air here in Japan, and I know it has been a very long time since my last post, and for that I can only apologise. A timely post, it is almost Hana-mi season here (the art of Cherry Blossom/Sakura watching) which means many many people will enjoy nature, by sitting outside [...]
Woodblock Print Ota Masamitsu
Have been looking at some traditional wood block prints[1], which are pretty much the foundation of Traditional Japanese tattoo’s and came across this very cool print! More information about it below the image. The Story Behind the Print • The hero Danshichi Kurobei, stripped to his loincloth and showing his magnificent tattoos, fights and kills [...]
Common Japanese Images – Peonies (Paeony)
Peonies are another common image in Japanese Tattoo’s, they are often found as more of a focal piece of the tattoo (whereas Sakura or Cherry Blossom Tattoos are mainly used to highlight and accentuate a background) simply because they in real life are a large flower. They are native to Asia, as well as parts [...]
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