Dragon – designed for fun. I think it’s good graphic for t-shirt or other stuff. If you use this design or just like it – please link to my site (www.studiocombo.pl) and / or add to combo’s fans on facebook (http://pl-pl.facebook.com/studiocombo).
Palanquin from Gay Quarters at Shin-Yoshiwara | "Celebrated Places of Edo"
Japanese, Edo period | Woodblock print (nishiki-e)
Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Japanese, 1797–1861
This is a cartoon representation of a Japanese "kadomatu" which is a traditional New Years decoration. It is kind of culturally equivalent to a Christmas tree in the West.
Suspicious men from Gay Quarters at Shin-Yoshiwara | "Celebrated Places of Edo"
Japanese, Edo period | Woodblock print (nishiki-e)
Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Japanese, 1797–1861
Been influenced by a lotta Japanese graphic recently... In doing this one I discovered that Geisha actually means "art girl"... A k idea... Done in AI CS3... Still :-(