Samuari: Heaven & Earth

So yesterday I was trying to find some more details about this amazing piece!!

Its by an artist called Luke Ross, who illustrates for a graphic novel called Samurai: Heaven & Earth, written by Ron Marz.

The premise of the stories are about a Samurai and his journey to rescue the woman he loves.
The title refers to an oath he swore to return to her "I will allow nothing in Heaven or on Earth to come between us." (Wiki)

I came across this piece, where bloggers were talking about Samurai vs. The Three Musketeers, which this piece portrays, the majority of this story is set in 1700s France, where the Samurai's love has been kidnapped to, from his native Japan! You can take your Pirates vs. Ninjas and your Werewolfs vs. Vampires...... this works for me!!

Samurai Bunny 2

Samurai Bunny 2, originally uploaded by j_hodgie.

I was actually looking for something else to post, but I came across this and just couldn't resist!! I think everyone needs a Samurai Bunny!!

Fabric and Art

Found this on the Fabric and Art website - there are so many Japanese inspired fabrics around.

It's so good to see ones like this, but a lot of influence can be drawn from the sort of designs on kimonos themselves!

Care for some tea?

care for some tea?, originally uploaded by hem sytangco.

I don't think that there would ever be a closer photo, capturing the essence of what I try to do with my own geisha vectors, than this shot.

Truly stunning!!!

Geisha Bunny

A truely inspired print, by Huck Gee.
He's found a big fan in me!!

Geena

A Stunning Vector Image by Aaron Booth.

From the Red Bubble Group Japanfluence.

Geisha

One of those "Why didn't I think of that?" pieces, by a great artist called Ronzo.

This piece is a Limited edition (only 50) Hand pulled screen print, see more info here.