Classic prints and funny memes are a hobby of a Japanese artist (Photo)

An art project by a Japanese artist - drawings of well-known Internet memes in a classic Japanese design. For this, he uses the technique engravings.

In the arsenal of the master's works there is a woman screaming at a cat, a running ancient man, and a ulybaka dog. But these and other ideas are embodied with grace inherent in Japanese engraving.

The artist's hobby began several years ago with a request from his wife. She wanted to receive an unusual gift for her birthday. So my husband got creative. Instead of painting her a casual landscape, he amused her classic internet memes.

Other drawings followed. Over time, they were enough to create a real collection. With her, the Japanese even exhibited several times. Although the bulk of the work is still shown in the online format.

Today this enthusiast continues to delight his fans with quirky creativity. Sometimes he even gives master classes. There he talks about the history of Japanese prints, their development and modern vision.

Recall that originally Japanese prints were black and white. Mascara was used for them. But from the beginning of the 18th century, they began to be painted by hand using special brushes.