Currently all of the flower paintings feature cherry blossoms, but we are sure to have more flower artists again some time...
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A contemporary-looking young woman in traditional attire walks among the scattering cherry petals, accompanied by a bevy of ducks. With the long-sleeved kimono, she might be just fresh from a university graduation ceremony.
Born in Hiroshima in 1972, the artist developed his talent for original art while working as a graphic artist for a game company. He is now an independent creator of fantasy works.
Mizoguchi is his family name; he signs his work "Shu", the short form of his given name (Shuichi). On the box his name is given as "SHU Mizoguchi", somewhat confusingly, given the recent trend to writing the family name first capitalized.
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An Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: A10484 (1000-484 on box)
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© Studio Morita / Studio Oz Inc
A courtesan shows off her opulent kimono, among equally luxuriant surroundings—falling cherry blossom, and a crescent moon.
Haruyo has added an inscription by her signature: "A smile for you..."
The artist Morita Haruyo studied both Japanese art and kimono design, and she combines these with elements of her own Western-influenced technique. (She travelled to London in 1977, exactly the year I [Brian Chandler] first came to Tokyo.)
Morita is her family name: she follows the tradition of signing - and sealing - paintings with her given name only.
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11322 (11-322 on box)
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Two white tigers with peaceful yet determined expressions. In the foreground cherry blossom, and in the background Mount Fuji by the glowing moon. Although this is a fantasy composition, the elements are traditional, as is the artist's title, referring to Fuji as reihō, the "Spiritual peak."
Shingo Saotome is a self-taught artist, who loves to paint the natural world in acrylics. He has been active both in Japan and in Florida since 1993.
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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19")
Code: B51102 (51-102 on box)
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A very bright and cheerful green dragon appears to be riding between the "waves" of cherry blossom. Though vivid in colour, the dragon has all the classic characteristics: the clenched ball, and a fierce countenance.
Born in 1968 in Oita as Ogawa Ryuji, the artist became a pupil of Ozuma Kaname, and in addition to a successful exhibiting career, has produced illustrations for CD and book jackets. His brush name Ryusi, literally "Dragon-determination", is a variant of his real name, written with the same 'dragon' character — and he has become something of a dragon specialist. Note that the pronunciation is more usually represented in Hepburn romanisation as "Ryushi".
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An Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: A10631 (1000-631 on box)
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The six Jizo figures look to be in a jolly mood, under an old spreading cherry tree. The inscription (folksy, rather than poetic) reads...
Yasumi-ni oide yo / sakura no oka-ni
Just come for a rest, on cherry mound...
The artist was born in Nagano in 1947, and specialises in Buddhist themes, with a distinctive whimsically warm style. (Kuroiwa is his family name - he signs his pictures with a stylised seal of his given name, Toyotaka.)
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E11427 (11-427 on box)
Normally ¥3000 - special offer 5% off: ¥2850 (approx. US$31.32 €23.36 £19.79)
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© Shu Mizoguchi
The figure with a parasol, the cherry blossom, ducks on a stream, somehow a foreboding scene...
("I-ro-ha" is the beginning of the Japanese syllabary, rather like "A-B-C"; the original title is Iroha meguri.)
Born in Hiroshima in 1972, the artist developed his talent for original art while working as a graphic artist for a game company. He is now an independent creator of fantasy works.
Mizoguchi is his family name; he signs his work "Shu", the short form of his given name (Shuichi). On the box his name is given as "SHU Mizoguchi", somewhat confusingly, given the recent trend to writing the family name first capitalized.
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An Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: A10750 (1000-750 on box)
Retail price ¥3300 (approx. US$36.26 €27.05 £22.92)
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The six Jizo figures stand serenely by an old watermill...
Hogarakana / itsumo no / jibun de / daijôbu
My serene self as always... no worries!
Original title: Hogaraka Jizou
The artist was born in Nagano in 1947, and specialises in Buddhist themes, with a distinctive whimsically warm style. (Kuroiwa is his family name - he signs his pictures with a stylised seal of his given name, Toyotaka.)
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An Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: E26028 (26-028S on box)
Normally ¥1400 - special offer 5% off: ¥1330 (approx. US$14.62 €10.90 £9.24)
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For reference: you can view all the puzzles from this page that are out of print in the attic.
