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| Category: | Experimental
Traditional Art
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Posted: | May 25, 2008 |
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Artist Notes
Being inspired by the comic series by Iconoclast, I have decided to work on Japanese zodiac series (12 symbols) in MANGA (Japanese Comic) style. Since I am a big fan of Japanese dragon, this is a start. I used do a lot of MANGA artworks when I was younger, and I had to admit I have a lot of fun doing this. I have used a reference photograph for a face of the dragon, but everything else is my own creation (girl, composition etc). The writing say 'Dragon' In Japanese.
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This is a background re: Japanese zodiac for those who are interested.
Just as some Westerners believe people take on the character of the zodiac symbol under which they are born, the Japanese believed that people took on the character of the animal sign of one's birth. For example, people born in the year of the rat (i.e., any year in which the rat symbol is part of the two-symbol combination) were restless. Those born in the year of the ox were patient. In Japan, women born in the year hinoe uma (fire-yang-horse) were thought to be headstrong and inclined to kill th eir husbands. The year also was thought to bring a rash of fires.
Koshin is the year or day within the sexagenary cycle that falls on the combination of ko (associated with metal and the planet Venus) and the monkey, or ninth symbol on the zodiac. In ancient Taoist tradition, on the night of a koshin day, three worms believed to dwell in the human body would sneak out and report a person's sins to the Celestial God. Upon learning of the person's sins, the god would shorten that individual's life. To prevent this, people stayed awake on koshin nights and the day eventually became known as the koshin machi or koshin wake.
Such beliefs were particularly widespread during the Edo period (1600-1868) when people regularly tried to determine auspicious (good) or inauspicious (bad) times before beginning activities such as a new business, marriage or other venture. Even though m ost Japanese today would largely dismiss superstitions, just as modern U.S. newspapers still print each day's horoscope, the zodiac continues to have a role in Japanese society. Since it would be discourteous to ask someone his or her age, Japanese people often will ask what someone's sign is and then privately calculate that person's age.
MICE:
You are imaginative, charming, and truly generous to the person you love. However, you have a tendency to be quick-tempered and overly critical. You are also inclined to be somewhat of an opportunist. Born under this sign, you should be happy in sales or as a writer, critic, or publicist.
Born in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008.
BUFFALO:
A born leader, you inspire confidence from all around you. You are conservative methodical, and good with your hands. Guard against being chauvinistic and always demanding your own way. The Buffalo would be successful as a skilled surgeon, general, or hairdresser.
Born in 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009.
TIGER:
You are sensitive, emotional, and capable of great love. However, you have a tendency to get carried away and be stubborn about what you think is right; often seen as a "Hothead" or rebel. Your sign shows you would be excellent as a boss, explorer, race car driver, or matador.
Born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010.
RABBIT:
You are the kind of person, that people like to be around affectionate, obliging, always pleasant. You have a tendency, though, to get too sentimental and seem superficial. Being cautious and conservative, you are successful in business but would also make a good lawyer, diplomat, or actor.
Born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011.
DRAGON:
Full of vitality and enthusiasm, the Dragon is a popular individual even with the reputation of being foolhardy and a "big mouth" at times. You are intelligent, gifted, and a perfectionist but these qualities make you unduly demanding on others. You would be well-suited to be an artist, priest, or politician.
Born in 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012.
SNAKE:
Rich in wisdom and charm, you are romantic and deep thinking and your intuition guides you strongly. Avoid procrastination and your stingy attitude towards money. Keep your sense of humor about life. The Snake would be most content as a teacher, philosopher, writer, psychiatrist, and fortune teller.
Born in 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013.
HORSE:
Your capacity for hard work is amazing. Your are your own person-very independent. While intelligent and friendly, you have a strong streak of selfishness and sharp cunning and should guard against being egotistical. Your sign suggests success as an adventurer, scientist, poet, or politician.
Born in 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014.
GOAT:
Except for the knack of always getting off on the wrong foot with people, the Goat can be charming company. Your are elegant and artistic but the first to complain about things. Put aside your pessimism and worry and try to be less dependent on material comforts. You would be best as an actor, gardener, or beachcomber.
Born in 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015...
MONKEY:
You are a vary intelligent and a very clever wit. Because of your extraordinary nature and magnetic personality, you are always well-liked. The Monkey, however, must guard against being an opportunist and distrustful of other people. Your sign promises success in any field you try.
Born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016...
ROOSTER:
The Rooster is a hard worker; shrewd and definite in decision making often speaking his mind. Because of this, you tend to seem boastful to others. You are a dreamer, flashy dresser, and extravagant to an extreme. Born under this sign you should be happy as a restaurant owner, publicist, soldier or world traveler.
Born in 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017...
DOG:
The Dog will never let you down. Born under this sign you are honest, and faithful to those you love. You are plagued by constant worry, a sharp tongue, and a tendency to be a fault finder, however. You would make an excellent businessman, activist, teacher, or secret agent.
Born in 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018...
PIG:
You are a splendid companion, an intellectual with a very strong need to set difficult goals and carry them out. You are sincere, tolerant, and honest but by expecting the same from others, you are incredibly naive. Your quest for material goods could be your downfall. The Pig would be best in the arts as an entertainer, or possible a lawyer.
Born in 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019...
pen and acrylic ink
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Visit Monologue Art BiographyI am a geomatics / software engineer and always struggling to find a time for the artworks between my busy schedules. The art is my lifetime hobby and dream, but had not been quite persistent. In 2005, I had a near-death experience, but I somehow had pulled out of it. The incident could be fortunate, in a way, as my whole perspective toward life has somehow changed. I cannot stop feeling that I am still here for some reason, and it is my destiny to find it. As I am sure, at least, the art has been my passion throughout my life, I came to conclusion that I am left here to pursue my own creation, and doing so actively and diligently since.
I am an extremely solitude person. I have believed that I try to communicate my opinion and emotion with the others though my artworks, but recently, I have noticed that it may not be a case. I do my artworks mainly to meet myself, and the art beco
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