Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Mythical

In Mew's studies of Japanese legends, she came across the bakeneko, or changed cat. This supernatural creature has shapeshifting abilities and is often depicted dancing with a napkin on its head. 

"The Bakeneko of the Saskibara Family" from the Buso Yokai Emaki by Yosa Buson
Here, Mew tries to evoke the spirit of the mythical bakeneko. I think it's working.

Mythical (March 31, 2018)
Illustration Friday: February 2, 2018

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