The book 'Japanese Tales' was recently published by Folio Society in the United Kingdom. It features a mix of popular and obscure stories from medieval Japan but a curiosity about culture is not the only thing that makes this book desirable.
With over 200 Japanese tales, the publication boasts an electric gallery of illustrations that have been heavily researched to fit the thematic of the product. The book boasts eight full-color drawings that have been realized with ink and brush on watercolor paper. For efficiency purposes and to stay in tune with contemporary techniques, the illustrations have been further perfected and colored in Adobe Photoshop.
The artist behind the illustrations of 'Japanese Tales' is Yuko Shimizu, while Raquel Leis Allion offered art direction and design.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mixed Cultural Stories
- Opportunity for businesses to create curated collections of stories from different cultures.
- Ink and Brush Illustrations
- Potential for companies to create unique, handcrafted illustrations using traditional techniques.
- Digital Enhancement
- Chance for businesses to apply digital tools to enhance and perfect traditional art forms.
Where This Applies
- Publishing
- Publishers can explore new markets by creating beautifully illustrated books featuring diverse cultural stories.
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists and designers to create handcrafted, ink and brush illustrations for a range of products.
- Software and Technology
- Companies can develop digital tools and software to enhance and digitize traditional art forms.
