mikoto's Samurai
This design depicts a Samurai and he is in a bad mood, his dagger is drawn and one hand rests on a sword ready to go. In this design I have tried to achieve a balance between the headdress by stretching the Japanese kanji for samurai (侍) underneath him. The writing also gives it perspective as if in the street and I particularly like it how the symbol is red like blood.
The style of this design is a result of going down to Melbourne and seeing all that amazing graffiti. It has a Banksy stencil feel but with a little more colour.
mikoto's Samurai belongs to the following groups:
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thickblackoutline
this is amazing!!! so glad you got an art injection in melbourne ;) it really shows, love all the detail – looking forward to seeing more!!
Cathie Tranent
Wow … Banksy’s got nothing on this!!
LostBoy1
Banksy? what an obscure comparison…
LostBoy1
Oh right!! BANKSY!! gotcha
I was thinking Tranksy…you don`t know Tranksy?
BigFatRobot
briliant – instant fave!
Oran
Great design Mikoto!
Alex Earley
balls! That’s awsome!
ButcherBrand
Sweet!! Love it!
Melinda Kerr
tough little guy. great.
mikoto
thanks everyone. yeah sorry I meant BANKSY. I dont think he was in Melbourne but, the artist there i think have been inspired by his work, and then I saw there and work, and then i….
tambatoys
very cool yes melbs always inspires!!
Natalie Tyler
Brilliant shirt. Great work as always!
thickblackoutline
there is a Banksy piece in Melb – its the parachuting rat….somewhere
mikoto
wow, where abouts?
Scott Robinson
Very nice, you`ve achieved that visual balance you were looking for.
nofrillsart
Sweet work here Mikioto. Love the use of colour in some parts and black and white in others…works really well.
ps- TBO is right, and there is also a Banksy little dude in a diving helmet and raincoat. Both are just off flinders lane in melb for the record.
fzzyfaze
this is absolutely great!!
jumpy
melbournes got the best graff…. top work mikoto!!!
mikoto
thanks for the location NoFrillsArt, Now Im going to have to return and look for it :)
Reshad Hurree
sick!!!
Belinda Leopold
Good stuff!!!!
LostBoy1
Tranksy-
Bryan Davidson
Freaking awesome. Love it.
thickblackoutline
hey cool thanks Nofrills…..... i wasn’t sure ;)
yanmos
Very good work!
ODE2EDO
so great, so great! Definately balanced! Word Up
japu
Wow, that’s great! I’m glad you like some of my works! Thx! :)
Laurie McClave
Love this T! great graphic work here
nomiddlename
This is great. Well done!
Geoffrey Wicking
Isntant classic. You should do a serise of him. Love it.
Peter Zentjens
Ow, this one is really cool!
Blackroaches
Congratulations! Your photo has been nominated as an “The Unforgettable Picture OF THE YEAR
hikickry
really like this, dont know why i’ve waited till now to make a comment…
James Lillis
Awesome pic … but love hearts on the helmet – how the hell is that meant to strike fear into the hearts of your opponents??? Maybe that’s why the samurai died out – their swords were too short and their heads were massive compared to their bodies.
Great job.
mikoto replied
hey, thanks for your interpretation! i like
BoneShaker
Sweet design. Love it. Great Work
klewlesskat
SOOOOOOO adorable~
kisstheweak666
this is the coolest work of yours from my eye :) you have same amazing talent I haven’t seen before. Well done
boudidesign
He’s fab, great character design there… Can see it in store at Dangerfield or Mambo or something like that…. Well done to you!
kaysha
fantastic artwork
MuscularTeeth
rad tshirt
AnitaInverarity
Awesome x
Hal Smith
love the tee
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hi! adoroble cute tee :D
Giannis Vassil...
extra cool!
Grigoris Kalivas
great design
trossi
RevolutionGFX
So did you ever get reimbursed for the stolen design of this?