Japan
Art with Japanese theme or Japanese elements.
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Daibutsu
This digital photo painting started as a photo of a statue of the Daibutsu in Kamakura, Japan. The artist used retro halftone patterns and artistic styling to create an old-school poster look. We sell our larger original art canvases and prints in person at galleries, craft fairs, and art markets.
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Waikiki Samurai
A kabuki samurai takes on the surf at Waikiki, riding a bright wave with Diamond Head in the distance. The scene fuses the drama of Japanese woodblock art with the playful energy of Hawaiian surf culture. The details are bold and lively, showing both the strength of the samurai and the rolling power of the…
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Hawai’i Surfing Kappa
The Kappa is a yokai, or supernatural being, from Japanese folklore. Kappa are known for stealing cucumbers. In fact, the popular sushi roll called kappa maki, which contains only cucumber, gets its name from this mythical creature. This remixed historical print originally depicted a clever kappa stealing a giant cucumber. The remix artist replaced the…
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Buckskins
This remixed historical print features outlines of horses from an old, black and white Japanese woodblock print, remixed and updated with watercolor accents. 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, and art markets.
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Kitsune (狐)
This digital photo painting of a Japanese Kitsune (狐 or きつね, pronounced Key-tzu-nay) mask. Kitsune means fox (the animal), but it can also refer to a mythical creature known for wisdom, cunning, and bringing good luck. Traditional kitsune masks are typically white with red accents but can be found in black like this one. The…
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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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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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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,…
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Okinawan Shisa (Lion Dogs)
Immerse yourself in the world of Okinawan tradition with our exquisite digital photo painting on high-quality, gallery-wrapped canvas. This captivating artwork beautifully captures the essence of Okinawan Shisa, or Lion Dog, statues set against a backdrop of vibrant, traditional bingata cloth patterns rendered in a stunning watercolor style. Bring the spirit of Okinawa into your…
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Byodo-In Buddha
This digital photo painting started as a photo of a statue of the Buddha at the Byodo-in Temple in Kaneohe, Hawai‘i. It is available on a high-quality, gallery-wrapped canvas or archival paper print in various sizes. How to buy this art: Prints of this piece are available on our eBay store. We sell our larger…