JAPANESE 2
I will upload my Japanese-style illustrations for the period after 2023 here.
▲『夜伽』 "YOTOGI" （2023.10.30）
▲『鬼灯』 "HOZUKI" （2023.08.26 → Re-uploaded 6 October.）
In the Japanese Buddhist custom of Obon (on July 15th or August 15th), the hozuki fruit is used to symbolize a guiding lantern for the spirits of the deceased, and it is decorated with its branches.
▲『火雨のよう』 "HISAME NO YOU" / Like fire rain （2023.07.1）
夜べ道々紫陽花灯り
焦る焦がれる火雨のよう
▲『猫と金魚』 "NEKO TO KINGYO" / Cat and Goldfish （2023.08.15）
暑中お見舞い申し上げます
お元気でお過ごしでしょうか
涼やかな風が恋しい日々
ご自愛いただきつつ良い夏をお過ごしください
▲『待人』 "MACHIBITO" （2023.05.23）
In Japan, temples and shrines often have paper fortune slips called "omikuji" available. These omikuji contain written predictions about one's fortune. After drawing an omikuji, there is a custom of tying the paper to a tree within the temple or shrine grounds, symbolizing the establishment of a connection with the deities (though taking it home is also allowed).
▲『大津絵 藤娘』 "OTSU-E FUJIMUSUME" （2023.04.5）
▲『あやとり・ゆびきり・かたむすび』 "AYATORI・YUBIKIRI・KATAMUSUBI" （2023.03.24）
▲『落椿』 "OCHITSUBAKI" / Fallen camellias （2023.01.21）
▲『水茶屋弄火』 "MIZUJYAYA ROUKA" （2023.02.23）
