pixivision - Illustration features tagged buildings

Drawings Featuring Bridges - Bridging the Gap

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0900

What makes bridges so fascinating? At times, magnificent works of art, and other times nothing more than several planks stuck together, bridges help us cross rivers, valleys, and even whole cities. Perhaps it’s the way they connect us, both physically and metaphorically, that makes them a compelling stage for a story to take place. Just imagine crossing a bridge to reach a loved one waving on the other side or walking in opposite directions after bidding farewell to someone, and suddenly, an ordinary bridge can take on a wholly different meaning.

Today, we’ve collected a variety of scenes taking place on bridges. Enjoy!

Drawings Featuring Ruins - What Remains of a Time Long Forgotten

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Have you ever wandered or snuck into an abandoned building? Once familiar places such as schools, hospitals, and houses take on an entirely new feel when they’ve fallen into ruin, with only the occasional relic offering us clues of what used to be. Visiting ruins can be somewhat eerie, especially at night, when your imagination or ghosts of the past could conjure things lurking in the shadows. At the same time, it can be a sobering experience, and you might find comfort in the fact that nothing in this life is permanent.

What emotions do these illustrations evoke in you?

Drawings Featuring Japanese Verandas - Let the Calm Wash Over You

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0900

A staple feature of traditional Japanese houses is the engawa, a Japanese porch-like structure that serves as a space between the inside and outside of the house. While it’s rare to see them in newer homes and apartments, they’re still quite common in the countryside, and many folks in Japan have fond memories of eating watermelon on the engawa or taking a nap there during summer while visiting their grandparents.

Do any of these illustrations fill you with a sense of nostalgia?

Drawings of Characters Next to Windows - A Refreshing Outlook

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Where there’s a window lies a story waiting to be told. Seeing someone look out of or lean against a window can often tickle our inquisitive nature and make us wonder what they might be up to. Could they be searching for something outside or waiting for someone? What thoughts could be running through their mind? People’s expressions can also seem wholly different depending on the lighting, and a warm and friendly face during the day can suddenly take on a mysterious allure in the moonlight.

What stories lie behind these characters? Perhaps the answer awaits us beyond the window.

Drawings of Scenes From the Rooftop - A Place Where I Can Be Myself

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0900

Sometimes, we all just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and find a quiet corner for ourselves. If you’re in a building where you can access the rooftop, you’re in luck! Rooftops are an excellent place for some privacy, whether it be complete solitude or time to spend with a close friend. They also make for the perfect romantic, if slightly cheesy, location to confess your love to your crush! If you’re struggling to be yourself around other people or are going through a rough time, you may find comfort or perspective in staring at the world down below from the rooftop.

We hope the following illustrations bring some solace or a little spark to your life, whatever you may need at this moment. Enjoy!

Drawings Featuring Bridges - Between Fantasy and Reality

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0900

Who knew bridges could be so exciting? These aren't just ways to get across rivers, valleys, or cities: they're bustling hubs where people, cars, and trains intermingle! Whether it's a quaint cobblestone bridge in a sleepy village or a towering suspension marvel, bridges in these drawings are stars, serving as the stage for myriad stories.

Today, we're featuring a collection of drawings of bridges. Enjoy!

Drawings Featuring Ruins - Lost Realms Reimagined

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0900

From rusted, forgotten factories to grand manors overtaken by nature, ruins whisper tales of a time once vibrant, now vanished. These remnants of another era, draped in ivy and secrets, carry an allure that can send chills down one's spine. It's as if we've stepped through a portal into a fantastical, slightly eerie, alternate dimension.

Dare to explore the enchanting and mysterious? Dive into these beautiful drawings of ruins!

Drawings Featuring Verandas - Enjoying the Weather

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Traditional Japanese houses have something called an engawa, which is essentially like a veranda that looks out on a garden. It's pretty common to see scenes where characters are depicted sitting here, just chilling and drinking tea, eating snacks, or even taking naps! It's the perfect place to enjoy both nature and the weather!

Take a look at the collection of illustrations below of characters hanging out on the engawa!

Drawings Featuring Tokyo Tower - A Longtime Symbol of the City

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Standing 333 meters tall, Tokyo Tower is a beloved symbol of the enormous city of Tokyo. It has appeared in many films, anime, and manga set in the metropolis and its towering red and white silhouette is impressive both during the day and at night.

Clad in their prototype uniforms, Sailor Moon and the four Inner Sailor Guardians (from the Sailor Moon franchise) keep watch over Tokyo with the famed tower glowing in the background.

Do any of the illustrations below strike you as iconic?

Drawings Featuring Windmills - Spinning in the Distance

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Windmills are marvels of architecture that have been around since the Middle Ages. In the time since, they have served as inspiration for creators all over the world. Famous artists such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt have all turned to these rotating wonders for inspiration. These days, as we search for more eco-friendly sources of energy, windmills are looking more appealing, in more ways than one!

Have any of the illustrations below activated the windmills of your mind?

Drawings Featuring Bridges - Making Long Distance Connections

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Bridges have always been very important pieces of architecture. They connect not only places but people and cultures as well. Each bridge also has its own vibe depending on its size, design, or even the angle you view it from. It’s no wonder these man-made marvels appear in so many beautiful works of art.

Which bridge below would you venture across?

Drawings of Characters at the Laundromat - Putting a Different Spin on Things

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Have you ever been to a laundromat? The long rows of huge washers and dryers can make you feel as though you’ve somehow stepped into another world. Although many can wind up spending long amounts of time waiting for their clothes to be cleaned, don't feel tempted to hop into any of the machines like you see some of the characters below doing.

You can, however, take your imagination for a spin!

Drawings of Downtown Districts - The Liveliest Part of a City!

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0900

The most urban part of a city is usually marked by high-rise buildings for offices and apartment complexes. Since these areas tend to be more densely packed with people, it’s also common for shops, restaurants, and mall complexes to be just as tightly packed into the space, at least during business hours.

What city comes to mind when you imagine an urban downtown district?

Drawings of Transmission Towers - The Sight of Humanity’s Progress

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0900

There’s a jarring beauty in transmission towers as they cut clear lines across the sky. Some people find them unsightly, but there’s a cold industrial beauty in the steel silhouette. They’re necessary for modern life, particularly in countries like Japan where frequent earthquakes make underground power lines harder to repair.

As you look over the illustrations below, do you also find yourself appreciating the beauty of transmission towers?

Drawings of Libraries - A Book Lover’s Dream

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0900

There’s something truly enchanting about libraries. Is it the musty scent of old paper and ink? Or maybe it’s just the idea that there’s so much knowledge and so many stories packed into one place?

Regardless, some of the library illustrations on pixiv are quite fantastical, aren’t they? Do any of the drawings below inspire you?

Drawings of Greenhouses - A Garden Under Glass

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Greenhouses are rather magnificent when you think about them. They’re filled with gorgeous plants being raised under walls of glass. The abundant greenery and bright light is rather relaxing.

Have you ever been in a greenhouse? Or maybe cared for plants in one?

Drawings of Laundromats - Extraordinarily Mundane

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0900

There’s something curiously mysterious about laundromats, with their washing machines all in a row. The round doors inside the shop, with maybe a bit of laundry whirling around inside, is extraordinarily mundane.

Have you ever been to a laundromat? If not, what impression do they give you?

Drawings of Floor Plans - Expanding Imagination♡

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:00:00 +0900

Floor plans map out the position and size of each room in a building. By simply gazing at these floor plans, you might get an idea as to what kind of characters live here.

Today we are featuring drawings of floor plans. Enjoy.

Drawings of Verandas - Shall We Relax?

Mon, 25 May 2020 17:00:00 +0900

A veranda is a wooden floor that hangs off the edge of one's house. Nowadays, they have become a bit of a rarity. Still, many of us must yearn to sit back on a veranda and enjoy a view of the garden each season.

Today we are featuring drawings of verandas. Enjoy.

Drawings of Shrine Archways - The Border to Sanctuary.

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0900

Often found in Shinto shrines, shrine archways create the boundary between the ordinary world and holy sanctuaries. A mysterious atmosphere surrounds this entrance that leads to a world of the Gods. The solemn and sacred air here is overwhelming.

Today we are featuring drawings of shrine archways. Enjoy.