Geisha Listening to her ipod
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my love of surfing founds it way into a design, if only I could surf waves this big!
The story behind this design relates to myspace. I like to send a thanks you to any one who adds mikoto as a friend thanks for the add comment. The caption that goes with this image reads: just a little note to say thanks for you for finding me mikoto. I have started linking the messages back to redbubble so if they like the banner they can buy it on a shirt. Detail of graphic: / Detail of the note: / I must acknowledge mambos classic farting dog for its influence on this design. scotty
At RoguePyjamas request
mikoto’s Daruma Doll someone asked me at my stall at Paddington Markets about the meaning behind the skull logo. I talked to them about how I wanted to achieve a balance between cuteness and evil/cheeckyness in all of the mikoto designs. Having the skull and cross bones with love heart eyes and a cute smile symbolized that. I also talked about how having one eye coloured related to the Japanese Daruma Doll. The Daruma is a Japanese doll that is sold near Buddhist temples all throughout Japan. It symbolises optimism, persistence, and strong determination because of its ability to be tilted to one side and always return to the upright position. The doll’s eyes only contain the color white. Using black ink, you fill in a single eye while thinking of a wish. If the wish comes true, the second eye is then filled in. When I designed the logo I made one eye black with the Daruma Doll and a wish in mind. The mikoto logo is representative of a personal Daruma. It holds a wish that I hope one day Ill achieve, and represents the qualities I need to possess to make it happen. hopefully, my goals will one day come true, and Ill be able to colour in both eyes. thanks for taking the time to meet mikoto’s Daruma Doll scotty
Young Macaques taken care of each other in the hot springs near Shiga Kogen, Japan. These guys come down everyday from the mountains where they live to soak it up. Why wouldn’t you when it’s -20 outside!...thanks for looking and comments most welcome. rgs, Rob…. / ps, There you go Julie..lol. Thanks to Lucindawind for her nomination for this image into the Pay it Forward group. / I quote; This is just one of the most wonderful animal shots on here but I LOVE this … its an incredible shot …one that should be in National Geographic ..its heartwarming and shows devotion and caring from another species other than ourselves..
I have been thinking about how to merge a few of my designs together and I like how this has worked out. I based on the idea of one of those Pandora bracelets you have that you can continually add to. IN this case I have the daruma doll, mocha, skull, forkers, a moon and french bulldog. Plus a few stars. enjoy!
French BullDog French Bulldogs are one of my favourite breads of dog, simply because of funny look they have on their face. When I was in Switzerland a few years ago I remember sitting having dinner at an up-market restaurant. I could heard this snotty labored breathing nearby. I turned around to see what it was and there were these two french bulldogs sitting upright at the next dinner table staring over at me and my food. I will never forget their comical and stark expressions.
The Japanese text translates to Janken, which is their equivalent to Rock, Paper, Scissors. The best way to solve any dispute. / /
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.
A Japanese maple tree from the Portland, Oregon Japanese gardens. / / / / As is. INFO FOR SOLD!: / Sold 2 Frame Prints (one to mystery buyer, one to mjr1978) & Cards on dA and on RB, by mystery buyers.
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Geisha is feeling a little shy and seeks solace behind her Akomeogi (japanese folding fan) special thanks to frozenfa for inspiring me to do some designs :)
“Ten thousand flowers in spring / the moon in autumn, / a cool breeze in summer, / snow in winter. / If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things, / this is the best season of your life.” Wu Men Geisha: Stock Exchange Original stock photo found here: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/123792 / Brushes: http://merrym.deviantart.com / Textures, and japanese Kanji: http://dholms.deviantart.com / Leaves: personal stock ©2007-2008 Aimee Stewart, Foxfires / No unauthorized use allowed / My images do not belong to the public domain
A must have for the future…designer gasmasks! Thanks AnitaInverarity for uploading this pic of your son wearing my design!! /
Chinese character “hei” means “double happiness” in english. A symbol used in all chinese weddings. Check out more wedding related products from this design here! Check out more products from this design here! a BIG THANK YOU to the fabulous buyer who bought 2 canvas print of this design on the 1st of September 2008…cheers! :) / a BIG THANK YOU to the fabulous buyer who bought a laminated print of this design on the 7th of September 2008…cheers! :) / a BIG THANK YOU to Peita (RB member) who bought a mounted print (size medium) of this design on the 16th of November 2008…cheers! :)
A metaphorical representation of when one feels an attraction that they know is wrong, doomed, and futile, where the only certainty is that someone is going to get hurt, where the allure is so compelling that all sensible judgment is ignored… Pictured is a Naïve little bomb that has unexpectedly spotted a naked flame. It’s eyes are transfixed on the burning glow and the wick has begun to instinctively move towards it…....... What next??? Scotty (。◕‿‿◕。)
/ Uncoloured version Kokeshi Sales of this design so far – 1 sale / / Framed print (mocha frame/off white matt) / Here is a little drawing I did while away one night….. i just sit on the bed and doodle away ….one of my favourites because of how sweet she turned out…i hope you like her….she has been coloured in digitally…... below is the original drawing
a lot of painting went into this one – textures painted and images from sxc.hu. :) Geisha Walk has been nominated for the prestigous Pay it Forward Group by Alexandra Felgate Alexandra wrote: “I’d like to Pay it Forward…by nominating one of my all-time favourite works of art Geisha Walk by the talented digital artist phatpuppy. I am not a huge fan of digital photo manipulation as a form of art, but this work has everything. I cannot look at it without drawing in my breath! it has gorgeous colour, perfect composition wonderful play of light and shade, sensational textures and true beauty! / I actually have a print of this hanging on my living room wall and it still makes me feel like I’ve entered a magical place everytime I see it.”
/ / / Original pencil drawing “Topiary Teapot” About the Art / A pencil drawing coloured digitally, an elegant geisha enjoys the simple pleasure of her garden. The teapot topiary is also a fountain, you can see water pouring out of the spout and a sprinkler at the tippy top.. :) Inspiration / The inspiration came through my parents, who have a topiary teapot and a topiary sugar bowl in their own backyard, the also told me of an amazing topiary garden they visited in Tassie recently. / / Here is the “teapot topiary” in my parents’ backyard, they are sculpting teapots and sugar bowls….there are lots of fun things in my mum and dad’s garden !! Even the Cheshire Cat and Tinman have a spot in the sun there :)
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