pixivision - Illustration features tagged furniture

Drawings Featuring Kotatsu - Forget Your Troubles and Come Cozy Up!

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0900

During this time of the year, there’s one dangerously tempting household item designed to interrupt your focus and kill productivity, no matter how determined you might be about your work or studies. That’s right: we’re talking about the kotatsu, the Japanese floor table complete with a thick blanket and heater! Those who have fallen for its charm know how difficult it is to leave once you’re in it, and many have even dozed off while sitting at a kotatsu. With how warm and cozy it is, it’s no wonder so many people love—and fear!—this traditional winter comfort.

Have you ever experienced the warmth of a kotatsu? If not, come live vicariously through these characters as they spend the coziest of winter days tucked under theirs!

Drawings Featuring Picture Frames - Ready for a Spot in a Museum

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Normally, picture frames are the final piece of what makes an image pop for viewers. Some artists, however, have taken that a step further and made the frame a part of the picture! Each frame within the illustration looks as though it's a portal to yet another brand-new world.

Link (from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) proudly stands before what seems to be an extensive collection of treasures.

Do any of the illustrations below put you in a specific frame of mind?

Drawings Featuring Fireplaces - Home Is Where the Hearth Is

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0900

As the chilly weather drags on in Japan, there may be many of you who fantasize about warming yourself in front of a big fire in a fireplace. The roaring flames do more than heat the room; characters depicted bathing in the soft warm glow they provide have a sort of calm and relaxed vibe, don’t you think?

The illustration with the cluster of Pokémon snuggled up in front of the fire definitely has a warm atmosphere, right? Have any of the drawings below sparked your interest?

Drawings Featuring Sofas and Comfy Chairs - An Extra Relaxing Vibe

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Did you know that less than 40% of households in Japan own a sofa? Because sofas tend to take up quite a bit of space, Japanese folks are much more likely to spend their time lounging on other types of furniture, like their bed or floor cushions — so it’s no surprise that they’re something of a fascination among artists on pixiv.

While the characters in the illustrations below are captivating in their own right, it’s easy to find yourself appreciating the level of detail in the sofas and lounge chairs featured.

Drawings of Kotatsu - So Cozy…! ♡

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0900

It’s that time of year again; the season when many Japanese families bust out their kotatsu, a cozy floor table with a thick blanket and a heater. Even if you’ve never seen one in real life, you’ve almost definitely seen one in anime or manga.

On a cold day, the comforting warmth is almost impossible to leave. Do you have anything like this where you’re from?

Drawings of Mugs - What Are We Drinking Today?

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Whether you're having coffee, tea, or even a cup of plain milk, mugs are your best friend when you just want to chill at home on a cozy day!

There are plenty of original shapes, designs, and materials to choose from, and it's quite common for people to actually have their own little collection — or at least their favorite mug!

Why not brew yourself a hot drink before taking a look at the featured artwork?

Drawings of Phonographs - A Major Leap in Technology

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Phonographs (蓄音機, chikuonki, translated as “gramophone” on pixiv) were really the first major leap in recording and playing back sound. There were quite a few methods of recording in the early days, with the storage materials ranging from tinfoil cylinders to zinc disks. However, the most recognized today are the vinyl record players of the mid-1900s.

What do you think the characters below are listening to with their phonographs?

Drawings of Birdcages - A Symbol of Captivity

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Birdcages are often used as symbolism for holding the things dear to you captive. Wild animals, like birds themselves, are obviously one example of what may be caged, but humans are another common subject.

Which of these depictions of birdcages appeals to you the most?

Drawings of Bathtubs - A Relaxing Soak

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0900

An impressive bathtub can completely change the atmosphere of a bathroom’s interior, can’t it? Even a character’s expressions can somehow seem more elegant when they’re sprawled out in the tub for a nice soak.

What’s the coolest bathtub you’ve seen?

Drawings of Doors - What’s on the Other Side?

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Doors mark the entrance to a structure. You may not pay much attention to them in your daily life, but what if they didn’t go where you expected? What if they lead to another world? The potential for adventure is almost enough to make you excited.

What’s the most unusual door you’ve seen? Have you come across any cool door shenanigans?