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Oni Monk
This remixed historical print features a Japanese Oni (a monster like an ogre or troll) disguised as an Edo-period itinerant monk. During that time, some monks would wander the countryside offering prayers for a fee. This “monk” carries all of the appropriate equipment, like the prayer book, hammer, and gong (hanging around his neck) for…
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Maneki Neko (招き猫)
This digital photo painting features the well-known Japanese maneki neko (まねきねこ, 招き猫) or beckoning cat. The background features a well-known seigaiha (青海波) pattern. Maneki neko can be seen near the cashier station at shops and restaurants throughout Asia (and around the world), beckoning in customers while bringing good luck and good fortune. How to buy…
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Illuminated Virtues
This striking print is a modern reimagining of a 17th-century Armenian illuminated manuscript (circa 1615). Carefully restored from its original form, we repaired centuries-old damage, enhanced the rich colors, and sharpened intricate details to bring new life to this historic artwork. To bridge past and present, we’ve added a well-known inspirational quote, seamlessly blending timeless…
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Lūʻau Fire
This digital photo painting features a photo shot during a lūʻau at the Polynesian Cultural Center on the island of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. A lūʻau is a traditional Hawaiian feast that began when King Kamehameha II ended the cultural prohibition on men and women eating together. Modern lūʻau are typically dinner shows featuring Hawaiian food and…
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Jangseung Lanterns
This digital photo painting features images from the Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul, South Korea. The two lantern figures that resemble totem poles are modeled after village protectors called Jangseung. The colorful lanterns illuminating the Korean Buddhist temple grounds bring luck and good fortune. How to buy this art: Prints of this piece are available…
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Big Island Ki‘i
This digital photo painting features hand-carved native Hawaiian Ki’i (pronounced Key-ee) statues photographed at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island of Hawai’i. How to buy this art: Prints of this piece are available on our eBay store. We sell our larger original art canvases and prints in person at galleries, craft fairs,…
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Illuminated Reason
This striking print is a modern reimagining of a 17th-century Armenian illuminated manuscript (circa 1615). Carefully restored from its original form, we repaired centuries-old damage, enhanced the rich colors, and sharpened intricate details to bring new life to this historic artwork. To bridge past and present, we’ve added a well-known inspirational quote, seamlessly blending timeless…
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Mister Roboto
This digital photo painting features a reproduction of a vintage Japanese tin toy robot made during the Showa era (昭和時代). The Showa era was a period of Japanese history associated with the reign of Emperor Hirohito, officially known as Emperor Showa, from 1926 to 1989. Japan produced and exported many tin toys during the early-…
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Brandenburg Gate
The photo for this digital photo painting was shot at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. One of the most well-known monuments in Germany, it was commissioned in the 18th century by King Frederick William II, ruler of Prussia. At the time, Prussia included a large portion of modern-day Northern Germany. The artist enhanced colors,…
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Not the Kanagawa Wave
This remixed historical print started with the instantly recognizable “Great Wave Off Kanagawa,” created by renowned Japanese woodblock artist Hokusai in 1831 during the Edo period. The original woodblock featured a boat filled with sailors hoping to survive a stormy sea. In the original, the boat obstructed the view of Mount Fuji. For the remix,…