Japanese legends art

Second one in the series. Futakuchi-onna (two-mouthed woman) is not a monster as such, but a normal woman who is affected by a curse or something which ... Futakuchi-onna

Description Instagram | Facebook | Shop (Music: Agatsuma Hiromitsu - Kami no Ma) In Japan mythology Jorōgumo is a yôkai with the form of a spider, that can change its appearance into that of a seductive woman to ensnare a human. She possess a cunning intelligence and a cold heart, and see humans as nothing more than insects to feed on. According to the legends, she plays the lute in an abandoned hut in the forest to attract the attention of a potential victim who passing by. While a person…

So if Japanese urban legends have taught me anything, it’s that the Japanese love permanently scarring their children. They try to explain it away by saying that a good ghost story helps chill your…

From behind, an ohaguro bettari looks like a beautiful woman wearing a kimono – often a newlywed in her bridal gown. She appears usually... Ohaguro Bettari: Japanese Mythology (PRINT)

Whenever I talk with yokai fans, I like to ask them what their favorite yokai is. And if I haven't done an illustration of that yokai yet, I like to add it to my ever-growing to-do list. One yokai which keeps coming up as a fan favorite, no matter which country the person is from,

A.I. technology has made it possible to come up with fantastic new worlds. I have been using the A.I. art app mid-journey to dream up some works combining modern ideas with Japanese traditions and lifestyle. Here are some of my recent works. Feel also free to check out my Instagram for daily updates!