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Drawings Featuring Angelic Characters - Art Bathed in a Healing Light

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Graced with an ethereal pair of wings and often a glowing halo around their heads, angels are often depicted as the most beautiful and serene characters in many types of visual art. At times, they are depicted as superpowerful beings capable of great feats of magic and at others, they can be the physical representation of loved ones who've passed on.

Kanade Tachibana (from Angel Beats!) was initially feared for her status as an angel, but as time went on, more about this young maiden was revealed.

Have any of the angelic illustrations below touched your heart?

Drawings of Black Wings - Spreading into the Darkness

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Characters sporting jet black wings tend to serve as polar opposites to their ivory-winged counterparts. While not necessarily evil, those with black wings tend to have intentions and goals that stray from typical morality.

Even with just a single black wing, it’s unlikely that Sephiroth (from the Final Fantasy VII franchise) would be confused for the story’s hero. Which of the dark-themed stunners below would you like to take under your wing?

Drawings of Angels - Pure Beings

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Angels are the messengers of Heaven in many religions. They are known for their purity of heart, kindness, and innocence, and so it’s not uncommon to see them in fantasy works as well as belief-inspired ones.

Can you feel the angelic vibes in the illustrations below?

Greek Mythology-inspired Drawings - A story spread in the night sky.

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:00:00 +0900

Known for the constellation-related episodes, Greek myths often feature love and warfare among gods and humankind. The story of the passionate Zeus and his wife Hera or the legends of the heroes and warriors--these are the types of stories that excite our inner child. When we look up the night sky, we feel like we're watching various stories unfold. Some are romantic and feature beautiful goddesses, while some are about heroic battles against dreadful monsters. There must be a tale up among the stars that will entertain you!

This time we are featuring illustrations inspired by Greek myths. Please enjoy!

Deceive me, I don't mind. Nine-tailed Foxes

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Having nine beautiful and refined tails, the nine-tailed fox is a sacred beast from Chinese mythology. Hidden beneath those mysterious eyes is her spiritual power and who can think straight in the presence of her fascinating aura…? It is said that disguising itself as a beautiful woman with those weapons at her disposal is how a nine-tailed fox tricks humans. The dangerous and yet bewitching allure of a nine-tailed fox in disguise may lead us to willingly submit ourselves to its whims--despite knowing better.

This time we’re featuring illustrations with the theme "nine-tailed fox". Enjoy!

Enchanted by your smile ♡ Fox Spirits

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:00:00 +0900

The legend of fox spirits was born in Japan a long time ago. Even now, many fox spirit characters appear in anime and manga. Big ears, fluffy tails, golden eyes, a mysterious smile... These creatures will bewitch you with their beautiful appearance, and their god-like charm has been capturing the hearts of people for hundreds of years.

Today we collected illustrations of fox spirits. Enjoy!

Looking for the gods. Shrines

Thu, 18 May 2017 17:00:00 +0900

Shrines are a familiar place for many Japanese people. There are many occasions to visit one of them during the year: for Hatsumode (the first visit to a shrine to greet the New Year) or simply to pray for something in particular. However, there's more than one kind: from classical, ancient shrines that you can find in Kyoto to more modern ones which perfectly blend in the streets of the Tokyo metropolis. Inside their quiet precincts, you can purify yourself with water and incense and ask the gods to listen to your requests. These magnificent spaces are a breath of fresh air in our everyday life.

Today we collected some breathtaking illustrations portraying shrines. Enjoy!

Cthulhu Mythos: Embodiment of Fear!

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Everyone, do you know about the story of Cthulhu? “Cthulhu Mythos” is a novel illustrated by Howard Lovecraft who worked alongside his friend, August Derleth, to expand on the world of the Lovecraftian mythos. “I have ruled upon the earth in ancient times, but have presently disappeared, the formidable false god will be revived with great power”is the foundation of the motif of the god’s who are portrayed as grotesque figures. Even now, fans have created new gods and literary productions which continues to spread the mythos of Cthulhu.

Today, illustrations with motifs from “Cthulhu Mythos” have been presented today. Take a look!

Greek Mythology, The Legends of Mystery

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Greek mythology has been the subject of a wide range of literature and art since long ago. Most people are familiar with names such as Zeus, Apollo, and Medusa. As well, the characters and/or the archetypes behind them are invoked in many motifs of characters in anime and games, even today. The deities of Greek mythology are also well-known for their all-too-human characteristics. The penchant for love and rivalry among the gods is the source of much and varied drama--likely why their legends are still handed down to this day. Today, we’re featuring the various deified figures of Greek mythology in this collection of illustrations. Please take a look!

Goddess Hestia: Anime version

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 18:00:00 +0900

White clothes. Black twin-tailed hair. Looks young, yet has a large chest. This is the Hestia everyone has been talking about! She's the goddess with a lot of compassion, yet the anime version of her from DanMachi has a mysterious cord that goes around her! What is this mysterious cord? Why is it under her chest? Is it a ribbon? How does she move her arms? Check out these illustrations of her and her mysterious string!

Egyptian God Medjed!

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0900

In Egypt's Book of the Dead, during Spell 17 there's an interesting looking, mysterious god by the name of Medjed. He looks like a character who has a sheet on top with eyes and has legs that come right out under, almost like a mascot character! They say beams come out of his eyes and his staple food are human hearts, making him one tough god! Check out these Medjed illustrations!