Japanfluence

Kukubee: We made prints!

2011-04-11T17:05:00.001+10:00

Kukubee: We made prints!, originally uploaded by kukubee.

head in the clouds

2010-12-12T14:11:00.001+10:00

head in the clouds, originally uploaded by rosakatze.

Forever Love by Catalina Estrada&Charuca

2010-10-26T22:25:00.001+10:00

Forever Love by Catalina Estrada&Charuca, originally uploaded by charuca.

Snowboard Osaka Dreaming

2010-02-25T18:37:00.001+10:00

Snowboard Osaka Dreaming, originally uploaded by thickblackoutline.

:: megumi ::

2010-02-22T21:12:00.001+10:00

:: megumi ::, originally uploaded by Meri Salvador.

Green Tea Mini Flat Notes

2009-11-08T18:58:00.001+10:00

Green Tea Mini Flat Notes, originally uploaded by pinkbathtub.

Check out Pinkbathtub's Etsy Store - http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkbathtub

wisdom

2009-08-12T15:05:00.001+10:00

wisdom, originally uploaded by NiiNaa.

Dunny Geisha blue

2009-07-23T09:53:00.001+10:00

Dunny Geisha blue, originally uploaded by artoyzflickr.

A great custom Geisha Dunny by Huck Gee! The face is perfect don't you think? Also the little accessories, the fan, flowers in the hair!

Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring-Green Tea

2009-03-21T10:56:00.001+10:00

Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring-Green Tea, originally uploaded by FromJapanWithLove - Japanese Kawaii Stationery.

I simply had to post an image from this artist's flickr collection, and i really recommend that you go check all of them out. Very VERY kawaii Japanese green tea ring! she has so much more including Japanese sweets, sushi roll, bento boxes, nigiri, ramen... even pizza!

Too cute to pass up!!

fashion-art-print-kimono-005

2009-03-15T18:34:00.001+10:00

fashion-art-print-kimono-005, originally uploaded by irina ivanova.

This stunning piece is beyond any sort of geisha illustration i've seen, or done for that matter! just totally amazing, "fashion-forward," "geisha-forward" - superb!!

Japan

2009-02-01T19:10:00.001+10:00

Japan, originally uploaded by vietnamthemovie.

Couldn't resist not posting this. I love a fine robot such as this - the negative space makes this sing! yet there is so much detail!

Happy New Year from Japan, 2009 the year of the OX. 日本

2009-01-27T07:49:00.001+10:00

Happy New Year from Japan, 2009 the year of the OX. 日本, originally uploaded by Samurai Shiatsu.

Sorceress II.

2008-12-26T17:46:00.001+10:00

Sorceress II., originally uploaded by szilovicsadrienn.

a beautiful vector piece, some very nice elements here! the hair is a cool geisha style!

geisha.jpg

2008-12-19T11:08:00.001+10:00

geisha.jpg, originally uploaded by ClaireM.crea.

a cool piece put together by artist ClaireM.crea! A composition of collage, photoshop and graphic design. love the green against the red of the kimonos!

sci-fi-bot

2008-12-07T19:21:00.001+10:00

sci-fi-bot, originally uploaded by Rod Hunt Illustration.

some awesome robot - y goodness, by artist Rod Hunt!
he has a really great collection you can check out here: http://www.rodhunt.com/

Mimi Chocolat Sakura :)

2008-11-19T09:14:00.001+10:00

Mimi Chocolat Sakura :), originally uploaded by Mimi ♥ Chocolat.

Sigori Kawaii here, with this vector of a geisha. The bunny is even cuter!!
great detail on the kimono, and kanzashi. :)

Cherry Blossom

2008-11-08T19:33:00.001+10:00

Cherry Blossom, originally uploaded by kristahuot.

8x10 acrylic/mixed media on birch
July 19, 2008 - Corey Helford Gallery, Culver City CA

A beautiful geisha, love those pinks! The Obi is my favourite part!

[ BD ] Travel photography : Kyoto, Japan 2008

2008-10-28T21:23:00.001+10:00

[ BD ] Travel photography : Kyoto, Japan 2008, originally uploaded by Boudicca Design.

Beautiful shot of some Geta Shoes, according to the artist, sold at one of the many little outdoor stalls inside Yasaka Jinja in Kyoto.
Fantastic colour and perspective :)

Virgo - Revista TU 2008

2008-10-26T15:22:00.001+10:00

Virgo - Revista TU 2008, originally uploaded by * Lorena Alvarez *.

This most amazing vector is by the awesome Lorena Alvarez, whi I've blogged about before... this work is for a magazine's horoscope section. Just can't get enough of all the detail, the colours...... just look at that kimono fabric! Superb work!

Koi tessellation on vinyl

2008-10-20T07:53:00.001+10:00

Koi tessellation on vinyl, originally uploaded by Wakuda.

Awesome Seattle artist Wakuda has done it again with this amazing artwork a 12" vinyl record! The patterning and colours of each Koi are so detailed on their own, and work so well together

Stickers in Progress...

2008-10-19T11:41:00.001+10:00

Stickers in Progress..., originally uploaded by camo*.

Some VERY cool stickers from Artist camo*. Really great characters, with a "more than just manga" sort of vibe to them!

:: free ::

2008-10-11T10:48:00.001+10:00

:: free ::, originally uploaded by : : M : :.

Gorgeous line work from artist : : M : : its a true testament to how such simple lines can be so effective!! Very Japanfluenced with the Tako (Octopus) like a modern geisha!

Ninja Mau Postcard Sticker Set

2008-10-04T10:30:00.001+10:00

Ninja Mau Postcard Sticker Set, originally uploaded by MAUstudio.

This is so Kawaii, Ninja Mau reminds me of Ninji of Super Mario Bros 2, so its gotta be a winner in my book! The Sushi is so great, I really admire work with no outlines ironically enough. There's Ebi (prawn) Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri, and some Futomaki! Truly a feast for Ninja Mau, and my eyes :)

Japanfluence Featured Artist - September and October

2008-10-01T12:17:00.007+10:00

tsubakituesday is October's Featured Artist at Japanfluence! Her work is gorgeous, especially this one titled "lack of sleep." See her interview here.

Jenny Hall previously blogged here, was the Feautre Artist for September, which saw the Japanfluence Group's 1st Birthday!!

Thank you all so much for your support with this group, and this blog :)

j

Brown Teapot with Blooming Jacaranda Tree

2008-09-10T21:04:00.001+10:00

Brown Teapot with Blooming Jacaranda Tree, originally uploaded by artbybryancollins.

This is such a wonderful painting by Bryan Collins! Its a 7 x 5 x 1.5" piece and its just gorgeous - I adore its complex minimalism, its very Japanfluenced, the colours are superb! :)

fishstick massacre redux

2008-09-07T21:47:00.001+10:00

fishstick massacre redux, originally uploaded by TushySqueeze.

some vector squiddy goodness!! I was told the other day at work the squid has 8 legs and 2 arms ;)

totally love the style here, and those "poor" fish fingers... hehehehe

Windy

2008-09-07T10:00:00.001+10:00

Windy, originally uploaded by FLIM291.

Done in acrylics on wooden panel, this reminds me of some classic compositions, with the artist's, Flim291's own spin. Sometimes hard to pull off, this looks fantastic!! The hair is truly cool, and it all seems very liquid, for such a bold style :) The eyes are perfect!!

red dot series

2008-09-04T09:54:00.001+10:00

red dot series, originally uploaded by ---stress---origami samurai!.

Here's a gorgeous vector I came across... the artist describes it as "Japanese inspired minimalistic illustration series" and I couldn't agree more! I can see inspirations of the Flag of Japan, the flow of Kimono fabric and Obi, Geisha's hair, water, etc etc. Such beautiful work!

More Stickers

2008-09-02T07:54:00.001+10:00

More Stickers, originally uploaded by suspecto.

here some cool jpop goodness from Western Australian artist, Suspecto! he has the boldest colours the thickest lines (which can't be half bad) and a sense of action and kawaii all rolled into one! :D

... con su vestidito de origami

2008-09-01T20:45:00.001+10:00

... con su vestidito de origami, originally uploaded by monica custodio.

kawaii little geisha, done in coloured pencil, and orgami!
i love her eyelashes, such a delicate piece.

August Feature Artist - Angelique Price

2008-08-23T10:10:00.005+10:00

Angelique Price is the August Featured Artist for Japanfluence! First feautred here on the Japanfluece Blog, Angelique's work is so colourful and vibrant! Be sure to check out the images above on Red Bubble, In particular Eternal Strength, a beautiful piece with a phoenix and a dragon, the yin and yang animals, the male and the female.

Check out her interview here! :)
j

Catfish Rocket Alien

2008-08-22T20:46:00.001+10:00

Catfish Rocket Alien, originally uploaded by tenaciousme.

I saw this one in the Street Art of Japan group on the flick!
Looks very cool, how can you not dig that Catfish Robot thing?

Sakuragicho, Yokohama, Japan.

Philadelphia Roll

2008-08-10T11:50:00.002+10:00

Philadephia Roll, originally uploaded by aloveletteraway ♡.

Enough to make you want to convert to some sort of Sushi Religion, this is called a Philadelphia Roll, which is:
avocado, salmon, tuna with cream cheese, topped with salmon roe and black and white sesame.

I've been trying to have a bit of a food theme in the Japanfluence Group lately.... Sushi images are scarce in our Group, and we're very hungry!

I haven't heard of this one here in Australia, and like dishes such as a California Roll, unheard of in Japan. This would be considered "western sushi" and not eaten in Japan...... i think they are missing out! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!

New Website Launch

2008-08-08T16:11:00.001+10:00

New Website Launch, originally uploaded by thickblackoutline.

www.gumballsushi.com

too soon

2008-08-06T18:11:00.001+10:00

too soon, originally uploaded by CRASH-candy.

absolutely gorgeous shot (and dress, i love that dress) this geisha tattoo is really inspiring for me. loving the swirly business of her kimono at the bottom.

"Cherry" on Design By Humans

2008-08-01T09:13:00.001+10:00

"Cherry" on Design By Humans, originally uploaded by thickblackoutline.

Would really appreciate your support here: www.designbyhumans.com/vote/detail/22761

Uploaded by thickblackoutline on 1 Aug 08, 9.10AM EST.

In Da Newwebpick

2008-07-30T20:28:00.001+10:00

In Da Newwebpick, originally uploaded by Apparato.

I'm not quite sure what this is all about (as its in spanish, i think) but i now i like it. From what i can gather its for some sort of magazine. LOVE the robotty business at the top, and the illustration of the girl on the bottom right.

affinity blue

2008-07-22T21:02:00.001+10:00

affinity blue, originally uploaded by thickblackoutline.

A piece from yours truely, on one of the best canvases a skateboard. this is my "Heat Treatment" Geisha, as seen on Red Bubble. Here in my favourite colour, the kanji says Affinity.

DESTRUCTO-SERIES

2008-07-18T21:08:00.001+10:00

DESTRUCTO-SERIES, originally uploaded by juanangeldibuja.

There's nothing quite like some good old fashioned blasty robots...... and on deck to boot!! love the colours and the perspective

Reshad Hurree

2008-07-16T09:02:00.007+10:00

Japanfluence

I'm very proud of this artists work. He has been Japanfluenced, literally.

Its pleasing to hear that someone can look through the Japanfluence group and be inspired like this, its my exact intention for the group!

I'm so honoured that Reshad has named this piece after this blog and Red Bubble group.

Check some of his tees:

j

Hungry Koi

2008-07-07T08:17:00.001+10:00

Hungry Koi, originally uploaded by andertho.

I've just realised that its not often I post a photo in these parts. this one caught my eye, without reading the title this morning. I was having a little look at the Last 7 Days Interesting on Flickr and this one came up. i love all the different colours of the koi, not a rare event, but a rare capture!

Japanfluence Featured Artist | July

2008-07-02T07:38:00.003+10:00

Karin Taylor is Japanfluence's Featured Artist for July!

Karin is one of the most prolific members of Redbubble, and her star certainly shines here at Japanfluence.

I have chosen to feature this Geisha Girl piece, which really shows the gorgeous detail which Karin achieves with her work.

This also sees the 100th post for the Japanfluence Blog, and I'm so pleased to be able to bring you such an artist as this for it!!

I would like to thank all the visitors, lurkers, religious readers who are fans of these pages..... your support is overwhelming - thank you!

j

jp2k8_1526

2008-06-30T10:08:00.001+10:00

jp2k8_1526, originally uploaded by victoly.

I found this very cool piece in a Japanese Street Art Group.
I love the shading in this, its amazing what artists can achieve!
The thing that caught my eye first was actually that black ribbon!

Tattoo Session #5 - Geisha

2008-06-11T21:30:00.001+10:00

Tattoo Session #5 - Geisha, originally uploaded by Husar.us.

Gorgeous detail in this geisha tattoo of Husar.us.
VERY impressive shading on the face, and the colours are just superb.
just the right amount of kanzashi, and i love how the hair is over the face like that. so delicate for a tattoo!!

Koi T-shirt

2008-06-09T09:57:00.003+10:00

Today I am featuring a beautiful tee by Red Bubble member, Angelique Price

This Koi was done in Sharpies on Bristol paper, and is absolutely stunning!

I really love the style of the waves, and every detail has been taken care of. The colours work so well together.

Check out this other tee from Angelique, a wonderful geisha which was originally a tattoo design.

j

Geisha Mugs

2008-06-08T13:24:00.002+10:00

These are the cool mugs I got for my birthday yesterday. They're such a great size, and really unique geisha designs! :)

Nape Purple

2008-06-06T12:45:00.001+10:00

Nape Purple, originally uploaded by Wakuda.

I cannot go any further in looking at this artist's work until i feature it on this blog.

Wakuda's work is so AMAZING, this is so inspirational for me, and I hope for you too. There is not a foot wrong in this amazing geisha - i urge you to check out more of his work!

Detail of a vintage E-hon

2008-06-04T09:33:00.001+10:00

Detail of a vintage E-hon, originally uploaded by P F C.

Printed around the 1850's.
Bought at a market in Ueno. Each page is very thin & the details extraordinary, considering everything you see printed had to be 'carved' in reverse first. (words by P F C)

Japanfluence Featured Artist | June

2008-06-01T11:21:00.003+10:00

Paul Tait is Japanfluence's Featured Artist for June.

Paul's work is a wonderful expression of the world around him. With beautiful shots of Japan which capture the architecture, nature and serenity perfectly, I'm so pleased to be able to feature him!

Check out his interview and more work here.
j

Invasão Tsunami

2008-05-26T19:49:00.001+10:00

Invasão Tsunami, originally uploaded by Amanda Grazini.

at first glance i didn't realise, but this painting is HUGE! a great geisha by amanda grazini, i love the little flowers on the fan, and the use of colour.

More Right All.

2008-05-21T15:44:00.001+10:00

More Right All., originally uploaded by guy mckinley.

This is a photo from a show of Guy Mckinley. I really love these huge prints, which apparently where done exclusively for this show. Love the hair and the colours of these pieces.

Find out more at www.guymckinley.com

green_tea_cupcakes

2008-05-21T15:36:00.001+10:00

green_tea_cupcakes 5_shot, originally uploaded by tofu666.

I thought it was time for some cakes again! Here we have Green Tea Cupcakes with a Cherry Blossom Marzipan Flower.

I Love Sushi! tshirt

2008-05-14T09:06:00.002+10:00

I Love Sushi! tshirt, originally uploaded by frozenfa.

Yes i love Sushi! and this one happens to be my favourite!! :)
This one is a tee from Japanfluence's own Frozenfa, and this tee is available at her Zazzle store!
This little fella is called Tim :)

Kawaii Ninja

2008-05-10T10:46:00.001+10:00

Kawaii Ninja, originally uploaded by papergirlproductions.

ahhh very kawaii ninja! I have been noticing the ninjas about the place of late... they all seem to be very kawai!! :)

Agua

2008-05-06T19:24:00.001+10:00

Agua, originally uploaded by * Lorena Alvarez *.

Here's a beautiful illustration by Lorena Alvarez! The colours are so nice, and it has such a nice tranquil floaty feeling!

Japanfluence Featured Artist | May

2008-05-01T13:33:00.002+10:00

Japu is May's Feature Artist on Japanfluence!

I love Japu's awesome use of colours, and shadows, especially in this piece, which is called Fantasy Class - Warrior

Check out Japu's interview here! :D

j

Japan's murderer, terrorist "samurai"

2008-04-28T09:11:00.001+10:00

Japan's murderer, terrorist "samurai", originally uploaded by naiyokaonkeitkokoraben.

The first thing that drew me to this piece is the detail! The more you look the more you seem to find. Her tattoos, samurai helmet, the tako on her shoulder, the little voodoo doll (?) type thing on her belt? I can see a tiny bit of African influence in this, its very tribal. But, its Japanfluence more, and I'm happy to share this one here, and hope you are inspired!

The artists name is Deso.

Handbound Journal - Blanket Stitch Binding

2008-04-27T15:29:00.001+10:00

Handbound Journal - Blanket Stitch Binding, originally uploaded by MyHandboundBooks.

I have such huge respect for people who do book binding. It looks so great, and can be so effective with different types of Washi.

Here, Japanese Chiyogami paper is the cover.

"Geisha"

2008-04-22T15:03:00.003+10:00

Here is a gorgoeus piece by Samantha Nelson! This is such a breath of fresh air! It's so symbolic of what our group is about: Geisha, Tako (octopus), Cherry Blossoms, Sushi, Chopsticks, Mt Fuji, Tsunami, Kimono...

I especially love the texture to all of this, and how the kimono turns into a Tako at the end - truly truly Japanfluenced, and inspired!! :)

japanfluence deck

2008-04-19T11:22:00.001+10:00

japanfluencedeck, originally uploaded by thickblackoutline.

Here's my entry for a competition on Popdeck, named after my beautiful group and blog here. The brief was to do a design, showing your inspirations. Its clear what my inspirations are from my work on The Bub, with this Group and Blog. I think if it wasn't going to get covered up by wheels, etc..... it would have a Mt. Fuji as well.

If you are a member over at Popdeck, please give it a vote. :)

DoodleBoardCloseUp

2008-04-17T10:30:00.001+10:00

DoodleBoardCloseUp, originally uploaded by TheCubb ▲▲.

Here's a great piece done on MDF in Poscas and acrylic. I love this, so inspired to get some Poscas and do this myself - not only would I call this a J-pop style, but Poscas are from Japan! ;) When I was at primary school, back in the day, Poscas were the coolest!

Harajuku Lovers!

2008-04-16T11:10:00.003+10:00

A few weeks ago, I spied this bag on Flickr, and fell in love with it, and today I own one! :) Have not seen these in Australia, so I'm quite chuffed to have one now! It's a Harajuku Lovers bag, which is one of the labels of Gwen Stefani! She's cool, she does good Japanfluencing herself! This one is the "Love" one out of the "Love Angel Music Baby" bags. With Kanzashi I can only dream about, I've been pretty inspired by this piece, hope you all are too! :)
j

Transmitter - Receiver

2008-04-15T11:10:00.004+10:00

Robot Goodness!

An awesome Limited Edition tee from Japanfluence's own Scott Robinson!

This is only available until 24th April kids!

Get in now for this organic tshirt, in all its screen printed robot scottyrobo glory! :)

Click here to place your order now, b/c after the 24th, that will be it, and the robots will be unleashed!! :)

j

The Purple Samurai

2008-04-09T21:07:00.002+10:00

The Purple Samurai, originally uploaded by ArtWerk.

This is a collaborative piece between Mantel Ortega and ArtWerk, and its just wonderful! SO much detail which makes this such a delicate yet powerful evocative piece!

Firefighter Samuari Monkeys

2008-04-05T13:43:00.001+10:00

Firefighter Samuari Monkeys, originally uploaded by patchmonkey.

I've been noticing the beautiful artwork that seems to adorn manhole covers in Japan. It doesn't say where this one is unfortunately, but I think it would be to a hydrant. These guys are so cute!

10

2008-04-02T10:54:00.001+10:00

10, originally uploaded by osegovia38.

This is some graffiti - not sure where this is, but it looks so awesome!! Very grand, and its a shame that we can't see more of the dragon on the right! I really like the patterning in this and the Noh Mask has such great character!

Japanfluence Feature Artist - April

2008-04-01T10:31:00.004+10:00

Helen Valentino is the featured artist this month!

Helen's work is so inspiring! This one is called Practice and has been done on wood in acrylic and lacquer!
The colours and composition in this is so gorgeous!

Check out her interview here in the Japanfluence forums.

Micro Mini Geisha Doll

2008-03-27T20:55:00.001+10:00

Micro Mini Geisha Doll, originally uploaded by Dust of Enchantment.

These are called Chiyogami Dolls, made out of Washi (Japanese Paper) there is a fair collection of these around, but I had to share this. This is made by the user Dust of Enchantment... and look at the size of it, wit that detail! Just amazing stuff :)

Dunny French Series: Koralie

2008-03-27T08:49:00.001+10:00

Dunny French Series: Koralie, originally uploaded by p!ng.

Not only a super cool illustration, seriously check out the detail, but check out the toy too!! This a Limited Edition release of 100, and there are no more floating around after my "expert investigation" ;)

I love the Japanfluence in both of these..... the hair, patterns, cool kimono and obi, colours, did i mention the hair? Truly inspired here!!

Tokyo To-Go

2008-03-25T19:41:00.003+10:00

These are so cool, found them on the Hostess with the Mostess website, but they're actually available from Amazon.

Almost too good to eat off, i really love these Geishas, looking very unimpressed with their chicken, hamburger, pizza and hotdog. A shame to put food on these!!

Viento del este, viento del oeste

2008-03-25T12:14:00.002+10:00

Viento del este, viento del oeste, originally uploaded by Campanita de hojalata.

Not sure what this is all about, its all in Spanish... as far as i know they're broaches.
these are so unique, and a really great geisha design..... I hope they're broaches!

japaneses tattoo

2008-03-21T17:19:00.001+10:00

japaneses tattoo, originally uploaded by bloodySund.

Full back Japanese style tattoos are so amazing, and this one is beautiful! I'm usually not one for colour tattoos, but this is so vibrant and detailed, whats not to like? According to the post, it was done in Kyoto!

Huge heap of Stick-A-Thing MonsterBags

2008-03-20T20:45:00.001+10:00

Huge heap of Stick-A-Thing MonsterBags, originally uploaded by Pegar-Uma-Coisa _ _ _P_____U_____C.

aka: Stick-a-Thing. I love this guys work so much!! No doubt I have mentioned him here before. These are his little handmade Monster Squad - every good Vector Capitan should have a monster squad! ;)

Japanese Toy Designs

2008-03-19T14:09:00.004+10:00

A popular blog topic of late, I need to jump on board. There's a beautiful collection of Japanese Toy Designs at Ningyo-do Bunko which deserves a bit of a look. Yes the site is all in Japanese, but the illustrations are stunning!

This one, for me, is reminiscent of Super Mario Bros 2 (I really have to do some sort of Nintendo post soon) what with throwing vegetables!

My vast Japanfluenced Mind, leads me to believe that this is a Noh Mask... along with an early incarnation of the Hammer Bros?

Trinity

2008-03-17T18:41:00.001+10:00

Trinity, originally uploaded by P-shinobi.

Let your eyes wander around this for a while, there really is some gorgeous detail. Some super cool anime!

Mingtees

2008-03-14T09:50:00.003+10:00

Japanese Lotus Crest

There are a lot of things I love about Mingtees work, the beautiful colours, the tranquil design elements, the fact that it would make the most stunning embroideries - and most of all the inspiration from the Kamon - a Japanese Family Crest.

mingtees

work could even be repeat patterns, imagine some printed paper or fabric for kimonos! The thought of it all makes me drool, and wonder why isn't she doing any prints of her work? *hint hint* ;)

j

Kokeshi Doll

2008-03-13T12:35:00.001+10:00

Kokeshi Doll, originally uploaded by * Lorena Alvarez *.

Gorgeous Acrylic Painting, by Lorena Alvarez, the thing I like about this the most is the hair. Looks so fantastic with using pink as the highlights (instead of the usual blue you always see with black hair) Also love the cherry blossoms!

Card

2008-03-12T13:45:00.004+10:00

Merchant Ship of the Dutch East India Company, 1782

Nagasaki School, published by Toshimaya

Hand coloured woodblock print. 65 x 58 cm

Found this card yesterday and snapped it up - how could I not?
It's amazing to see a Japanese artwork, depicting the Dutch Flag so heavily.

The Dutch East India Company was established in 1602, to carry out colonial activities in Asia. (wiki)

Japanfluence Feature Artist - March

2008-03-11T20:12:00.003+10:00

Melanie McQuoid is Japanfluence's Feature Artist for March.

She has a fantastic interview here, I couldn't have hoped for a better start!

This piece is a gorgeous composition, and a favourite of mine called Skaura no ki.

Sushi Girl

2008-03-10T12:58:00.001+10:00

Sushi Girl, originally uploaded by SteamCrow.

i L O V E this!! Sush a cool sushi girl, he also has it on a tee. I don't know about you but i'm very inspired for some art and sushi!

three cuts for good people

2008-03-10T11:18:00.001+10:00

three cuts for good people, originally uploaded by william schaff.

I've blogged about William Schaff before, but I cannot go past this.
This cut paper, and the size of each piece over all is no bigger than 8" x 5" (20.32 x 12.7cm)
Beautiful work, this is his specialty!

Kid9 Show

2008-03-08T16:57:00.002+10:00

Kid9 Show, originally uploaded by JumpyDesigns.

Japanfluence's very own Kid9 has an exhibition in Newtown, Sydney.
Love you work Kid9 and Congratulations! :)

::Hari Onago::

2008-03-02T23:15:00.002+10:00

::Hari Onago::, originally uploaded by innocentgirl.

Gorgeous artwork by a member of Japanfluence, Innocentgirl. This is apart of her new series portraying tales of Japanese Folklore. Click the links for more details about this wonderful piece!

Troubled Teen

2008-03-02T00:04:00.001+10:00

Troubled Teen, originally uploaded by kinotrope.

Totally amazing! Harajuku girl posing, according to Kinotrope, is cosplaying as Japanese Rockstar Tatsurou from the band MUCC!

針三昧 GOTCH

2008-03-01T11:16:00.001+10:00

針三昧　GOTCH, originally uploaded by Gotch @ Harizanmai tattoo Studio.

an amazing body of work, (ha, sorry) this stunning Koi is by Gotch, at Harizanmai tattoo studio in Kyoto! Its enough to make you want to get on a plane and make an appointment. If you are into the ink, you need to check out his flickr set, its beautiful! This covers all the elements, the Hokusai waves, blossoms, some kanji - superb!

Dalhia - 2006

2008-02-27T21:41:00.001+10:00

Dalhia - 2006, originally uploaded by †ian.

Here's a great mixed media piece! Love all the textures, and that kimono is so cool, its almost like the blossoms are a part of the material. everything fits so well!

Mermaid DJ

2008-02-25T22:16:00.002+10:00

Mermaid DJ, originally uploaded by thickblackoutline.

If you didn't catch my journal on RedBubble, this has been my new little project - acrylic and marker on 3.5" Floppy Disk!

More Red Bubble Homepage!

2008-02-25T12:47:00.003+10:00

A big congratulations to those from the Japanfluence Group who made it to the home page today on Red Bubble! :D

Postcard - White fox

2008-02-21T21:45:00.001+10:00

Postcard - White fox, originally uploaded by * Lorena Alvarez *.

This is such a great character! Really cool movement! Banzai!!!!!
Loving the patterns of the background so much - could seem them alone being such cool fabric for kimonos.

largedonut

2008-02-20T22:53:00.001+10:00

largedonut, originally uploaded by Fluffels.

Now this is impressive!! Made with the extra awesome talent of Fluffels! I can imagine the attack of the killer donuts on Tokyo! ;)

Japanese Mailer

2008-02-20T17:22:00.001+10:00

Japanese Mailer, originally uploaded by william schaff.

I'm a huge fan of William Schaffs work! He is my cardboard god!
This is some mail art, he had done for a Band who is trying to book some gigs in Japan! Yes thanks, just wonderful stuff here, and i haven't even looked at the other one! ;)

Robo Geisha 3

2008-02-17T21:25:00.001+10:00

Robo Geisha 3, originally uploaded by guy mckinley.

I found this crazy pool on Flickr called "Geisha Of dOOM!"
this is a beautiful robot geisha which is in the group. Apparently apart of a set, going to look at this guys work more... and then populate this group thickblackoutline style ;)

Red Bubble Home Page

2008-02-13T12:03:00.000+10:00

Much Congratulations for those from the Japanfluence Group who made it on the home page on Red Bubble today!

I'd like to think you've all discovered our group :)

Two Asian Dolls

2008-02-12T20:19:00.001+10:00

This is an amazing piece by Karin Taylor in the Japanfluence Group on The Bub.

I LOVE this so much, these little geishas, like mermaid geishas, and the designs on the kimono fabric are my favourite part.

I think the dots on this, looking like stitches really make this piece!!

This is truly wonderful, check out Two Asian Dolls now!

waiting for delivery

2008-02-03T20:52:00.001+10:00

waiting for delivery, originally uploaded by Chobopop.

some totally cool plushies made by Chobopop! I love these, all the colours and the characters are so cute!

Tea Time

2008-01-30T21:48:00.000+10:00

Beautiful vector piece by Patricia from out Japanfluence group!

This is my favourite one from the series, a geisha pouring some green tea.

Such simple lines make up this piece which shows a lot of emotion and movement! See it here.

Blue Karma

2008-01-30T21:46:00.001+10:00

Blue Karma, originally uploaded by thickblackoutline.

This one is by me thickblackoutline - and if you didn't catch it on RedBubble, I'm selling this bag to be used as an artwork, or gift bag.

Featuring a Geisha in a blue Kimono, with a collaged fan. Handpainted in acrylic, and drawn with marker and fineliner. Click here to find out more.

kawaii envelope

2008-01-27T13:39:00.001+10:00

kawaii envelope, originally uploaded by drewzel.

I wanted to post something hideously kawaii and i've found it!
this is the cutest paper ever! Love that donut, but i have to question, why isn't sushi kawaii?

Nihon Blossom #2

2008-01-25T23:38:00.000+10:00

A beautiful tshirt, by tiffatron called nihon blossom #2.

I can really see a huge kamon influence here with these blossoms, its such a refreshing design!

customized sneakers

2008-01-21T13:12:00.001+10:00

customized sneakers, originally uploaded by LouLou - echslectir.

the ultimate canvas!