pixivision - Illustration features tagged exotic

Drawings Featuring Fantasy Elements Inspired by Chinese History and Culture - A World of Grandeur and Wonder

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0900

Fantasy tales inspired by the Chinese xianxia, wuxia, and xuanhuan genres have long been popular in manga and literature. Set in China or an alternate universe with many similarities, fantasy inspired by Chinese history and culture continues to serve as an inspiration for countless artists, and you’ll see many illustrations on pixiv borrowing elements from it. And it’s no wonder—combining such rich cultural and historical context with the fantastical gives birth to spellbinding worlds that undoubtedly will continue to inspire creators for generations to come.

Take a look at the following illustrations and marvel at the gorgeous use of colors, intricately designed outfits, and magnificent architecture!

Drawings Featuring Masks - Who Knows What Lies Beneath?

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0900

To act in a manner that hides one's true feelings and true nature is referred to as "putting on a mask". There are many situations in which people are unable to reveal their true selves. What is hidden under the mask? Why do we wear them? Seeing a character don a mask stirs our imagination in a number of ways.

Very rarely seen without his mask, Meta Knight (from the Kirby franchise) remains a character full of mystery and intrigue.

Have a peek at the masked individuals below and see if you catch a glimpse of what lies beneath.

Drawings with the Theme Chinese Fantasy - Rich brilliance.

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:00:00 +0900

Chinese fantasy is a genre where we add fantasy elements to our Chinese worldview. The genre is known for its wide array of elements, which include those with heavy fantasy vibes as well as scientific items!

Today we are featuring illustrations with the theme Chinese fantasy. Enjoy!

Drawings of Various Ethnic Costumes - Travel around the world with you!

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:00:00 +0900

Designed according to the local climate and customs, ethnic costumes come in an amazing amount of variety that you feel like you are in contact to an unknown world just by watching them! The fabric, shape, and colors of these national costumes... Aren't you curious about what meanings are imbued in those details?

Today we are featuring illustrations depicting various ethnic costumes from all over the world. Please enjoy!

Drawings of Girls in Lolita-style China Dresses - Your lovely silhouette♡

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0900

The word "ka-loli" (華ロリ) refers to a genre of lolita fashion and young girls (lolita) who wear Chinese-style dresses or attire. Some people believe that the genre is a well-established and popular genre of lolita fashion. The Chinese-style clothing articles in this fashion genre are often decorated with voluminous frills which make them resemble lovely flowers in full bloom. Anyone would be fascinated by them!

Today we are featuring illustrations of young girls in lolita-style China dresses. Please enjoy!

Arabian Drawings - I invite you to stay for one thousand and one nights.

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Arabia is a land wrapped in a vast desert and sunshine and is full of mystical charms. Here the people are dressed in vivid colors as they purchase items that the merchants have transported on camels' backs to the bazaar, and go about their days with spires donned in beautiful mosaic tiles in the background. In this land, every space is filled with a thick exotic atmosphere that is capable of making you believe that magic lamps really do exist.

This time we are featuring Arabian illustrations. Enjoy!

Hanfu Drawings - Feel this eternal time.

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Hanfu (漢服) refers to the traditional clothing and accessories of Han Chinese. Hanfu clothing is known for the unique transparency and smooth texture that allows the long sleeves to flow gracefully with each movement of the wearer. Since time immemorial, this dress has been worn for ceremonies or dances at the imperial court. It continues to stand out for its graceful and oriental beauty. You may even mistake a gorgeous woman walking around in Hanfu for a celestial maiden!

Today we are featuring illustrations of Hanfu. Enjoy!

Hiding their true faces... Masks

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Fox masks, Noh masks, eye masks...

The ones that hide the whole face, the mysterious ones that hide just the half of it... which one do you think would suit you the most? It would be interesting to wear a different "face" from yours and pretend to be a completely different character. It is also an attractive item because you wonder what kind of expression is hidden behind the mask.

This time we feature a wide variety of illustrations portraying masks. Please enjoy!

Feel the Orient wind on your skin. Oriental Drawings

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0900

The taste of the word “Oriental” on our tongue is that of something fascinating, but although we have some idea about what is “Oriental”, what exactly does it mean? The word “Oriental” is said to be derived from a word that was first used by the people in ancient Rome to describe “the direction of the rising sun”, namely “the eastern world” or the regions located east of Europe. The unique and exotic qualities of ancient China, India, Japan, and other eastern lands have always been imbued by an enigmatic aura and they have never failed to astound people, including us today.

This time we’re featuring illustrations of the ever-so-charming Oriental. Enjoy!

The soft and relaxing light. Lamps

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 18:00:00 +0900

A “lamp” is a tool that regales our eyes with soft light and it comes in many shapes; one that is made of a tinted glass in mosaic patterns, one covered by a star-shaped lampshade, or one encased in a lantern with a handle attached to it. If you spot a lamp decorated with intricate ornaments, you’ll feel humanity’s age-old obsession with this particular device that sheds light in the darkness. Nowadays, fluorescent lamps and LED lights illuminate our city, but a more natural and warmer sort of gleam produced by lamps that use gas, oil, or candles have a healing effect on our mind.

Today, we’re featuring illustrations of “lamps” that illuminate their surroundings with gentle light. Enjoy!

The allure of tradition ♡ Chinese Men

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 18:00:00 +0900

Ethnic costumes belonging to the Chinese tradition are very different from those of the Japanese and Western traditions, and they're quite glamorous and sexy! Stand-up collars and Han costumes are quite unique and convey an oriental atmosphere like nothing else. It's the vividness of the colors that draws particular attention: it is said that, from the ancient times, you could guess someone's cultural background by just looking at the color of their clothes.

Today, we feature illustrations of charming Chinese men wearing colorful and delicate Chinese-style clothes. Enjoy!

Exotic charm! Dancers

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0900

A figure that graciously dances to match the rhythm, a glittery smile, a veil that sways fluttering, a sexy costume ... Dancers appearing in the the Arabian Nights or in RPGs are so fascinating that you won't be able to keep your eyes off them. Their exotic charm is thrilling, and just looking at them will make you feel like you're in a country far, far away!

This time, we feature a number of illustrations portraying dancers. Enjoy!

Arabian, An Exotic Breeze

Sat, 09 Jul 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Arab countries and Japan might be far apart, but the medieval literature classic “One Thousand And One Nights”, as well as the legend of the “Genie of the Lamp” are well-known to people from all over the world. Arabian culture and traditional clothes have a sexy and mysterious vibe to them, which makes them even more fascinating. The light robes coming in all kinds of vibrating colors and the heavy golden jewelry make Arabian women sparkle like stars in the night sky. Today we collected a series of exotic illustrations conveying a unique Arabian taste. Enjoy!

Uniqueness of National Costumes!

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Costumes are an important aspect of the traditional culture of all people in the world. Clothes change their shape according to the culture and to the weather of the region where they’re born, and they reflect the ethnic history of people living in the region. From dressy to exotic, every costume has its good qualities, one of the appeal of national costumes. We collected some illustrations portraying characters in traditional costumes. You can take a trip around the world just looking at these illustrations!

German Dress: Dirndl Collection

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 18:00:00 +0900

Dirndl is a traditional dress of Germany. The blouse is puffy and white and the neckline is deep. The waist is tight but the skirt is airy and fluffy--what a cute design! In Kantai Collection to celebrate Oktoberfest, German Destroyer Z1 Leberecht Maass was dressed in a dirndl. Girls dressed in dirndl look like they are from fairytales...! Check them out!

Ao Dai Collection!

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:00:00 +0900

Ao Dai! It's Vietnam's traditional dress! It looks really similar to a Chinese outfit but the slit is a lot higher! The other part that differs is that there are pants instead of a long dress. The clothing is really fitted, comfortable, and the pants tend to be transparent... so beautiful! Today's Spotlight is all about the awesome Vietnam traditional clothing, Ao Dai! Check them out!

Arabian inspired!

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 18:00:00 +0900

A magical lamp... a flying carpet... Metals, feathers... loose clothing... ah, the desert... a living city throughout the day and night... Arabia!! A very popular tale, Arabian Nights, opened up the world of this kind of imagery. Check out what it's like to be in another country, in this beautiful Arabia...