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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 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 Coffins - The Finale

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Packed with an abundance of flowers and mementos, coffins are the final resting place of the departed. While some may shudder in fear at the prospect, others may experience a strange sense of tranquillity, as if the caskets hold the secrets to a serene passage beyond this realm.

In today's feature, let your imagination wander through the enigmatic whispers of the dead!

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 Benches - A Lovely Resting Spot

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Benches at train stations and parks are great places to take a breather when you want to take a break. Strangely enough, the atmosphere of the same bench can look different depending on the season, right? Benches are particularly elegant around the end of autumn, when they're surrounded by fallen leaves.

Gold Ship (from Umamusume: Pretty Derby) has gotten a bit too comfortable on a bench, leaving Mejiro McQueen to try to get her back on her feet.

Kick back, relax and scroll through the amazing artwork awaiting you below.

Drawings Featuring Shrines - Shrouded in a Mystic Aura

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Shrines are familiar places for Japanese people to visit for Hatsumode (New Year's visit to a shrine), exorcisms, and prayers. Some people may even enjoy visiting different shrines around the country as a hobby. Stepping onto the grounds of a shrine can be refreshing as they are filled with a solemn and divine atmosphere.

The cast of Jujutsu Kaisen seem to be enjoying their outing to a shrine, some of them a bit too much...

Have a look at some of the illustrations below and see if you're overtaken by their beauty.

Drawings of Characters Near Windows - Leaning Into The Pane

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0900

In art, windows can convey many things. They typically act as barriers between the character and the expansive, and mysterious world just beyond their reach. Having a character longingly peering out of them can also express a deep desire to escape or for freedom.

Yoisaki Kanade (from Project SEKAI) certainly looks anxious to get a closer look at what lies beyond her window.

Have any of the illustrations below left you longing to see more?

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 Bus Stops - You’ll Want to Wait Here!

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Most otaku are familiar with how extensive the Japanese public transportation system is; while trains serve the majority of urban Japan, local buses tend to be how the folks get around in the countryside. It’s not uncommon for rural bus stops to be seemingly in the middle of nowhere.

Although maybe not quite as random as some of the illustrations below! Which stop do you want to wait at the most?

Drawings of Kitchens - What’re You Making Today?

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Food is intrinsically tied to culture and identity, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many cultures view the kitchen as the core of every home. Whether it’s something quick and simple — like stir fry — or something rich and hearty, you’ll find your mouth watering as you look over the illustrations below.

How do you use your kitchen at home?

Drawings of Postboxes - Transporting Letters… And the Feelings Behind Them

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Postboxes have been used for centuries as a way to collect mail that needs to be delivered. Simply slip your letter into the box, and then a postal worker will come to collect it at the next scheduled pickup. It’s wild to think how email and messaging apps have made long-distance communication so much easier, isn’t it?

What do post boxes look like where you’re from?

Drawings of Characters by a Window - Through the Glass is...

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Windows can serve as a tool for artists looking for another way to present their concept. A character might be looking out the window longingly or light might be filtering through the glass, highlighting the time of day. In some cases, it can even be used as a reflective surface that acts as a mirror.

How might you depict a window in your own work?

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 Aquariums - A Glimpse of Life Under the Sea

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Aquariums may contain tanks small enough that you could fit one in any apartment, or they can be incredibly vast structures the largest of which holds over 23 million liters of water. Watching the various fish swim by through the incredibly blue waters is practically mesmerizing.

Do you have any fond memories of an aquarium? How do they compare to the scenes below?

Drawings of Libraries - Glorious Quiet

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0900

All sorts of dramatic scenes take place in libraries, among the shelves and stacks. It’s considered to be a quiet place, so every little noise you make sounds a million times louder.

Do you like libraries?

Drawings of Movie Theaters - The Big Screen!

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Movie theaters have an impressively large screen to show your favorite films. They offer an entirely different experience than what you can get when watching at home. Theaters often have the latest in sound technology, but older movies aren’t shown and so you may not get the theater experience for them.

What is your most memorable visit to a movie theater? Or, if you haven’t been, what do you think it’d be like?

Drawings of Rooftops - Just a Bit Closer to the Sky

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0900

The view from a rooftop is usually quite spectacular. As you look through these illustrations, do you find yourself wondering what they’re looking at?

Have you ever been on a rooftop? How did you feel as you took in the scenery?

Drawings that will Make You Want to Travel Around Japan - Let's feel like traveling!

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0900

From beautiful sceneries to famous architecture to local gourmet food, there is loads of fun to be had when traveling. How wonderful it would be to visit all the sightseeing spots of Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa!　Even if you can't go out, try to feel like traveling with wonderful illustrations!

Today we are featuring drawings that will make you want to travel around Japan. Enjoy.

Cemetery Drawings - Offer your feelings.

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:00:00 +0900

Since ancient times, the cemetery symbolizes the deceased's peaceful sleep and it is where the livings pray for them. People talking to the tombstones while remembering the old days, offering their deceased loved ones bouquets or favorite objects... The cemetery is a space where the worlds of the livings and the deceased intersect, where you can convey your feelings to the other side.

Today we are featuring illustrations of cemeteries. Please enjoy!