This story takes place at a turning point in Japanese history, when the old modes of the Edo Period were being tossed aside, and a new Meiji Government was modernizing Japanese society forever. 

It was at this exact time that my favorite Ukiyo-e artists lived and worked. One such artist was Yoshitoshi, whose career span both the Edo and Meiji Periods. Yoshitoshi's design sense was influenced by both ancient and modern tastes. His work forms a perfect bridge from the traditional Ukiyo-e designs of the mid 1800s, and the more realistic approach of modern Western artists. 

I created this bold, colorful design to look like one of Yoshitoshi's many warrior prints. The bright hues are reminiscent of traditional Ukiyo-e, while the slightly more accurate anatomy reflects the tastes of encroaching Western culture.

The blue caption reads 天翔龍閃, pronounced  Amakakeru Ryū no Hirameki, which translates to “Flash of the Heavenly Soaring Dragon”. This is one of the ultimate ogi moves.

The orange caption reads 火産霊神, pronounced Kaguzuchi, which is another secret sword attack. Kaguzuchi is also a Shinto kami of fire.

NOTE - You can choose between two paper types for your print:

1) Handmade Japanese Paper: Created by the Kikuchi Studio in Ehime Japan, this paper features a lovely mulberry texture and rough deckled edges. The overall effect makes our giclée prints look like real historical Japanese prints. I'm very proud of these!

2) Western Paper: This is a high quality 80 lb cover paper, similar to hot press watercolor paper. My art prints look stunning on its smooth, matte finish. This is the paper I usually bring to conventions, so if you have purchased art from me at a live event, you probably have this paper style.

Every print is signed by the artist.
Measures 12x17 inches.

This print looks great in three standard 16 x 20 frames (US, Canada) or 40 x 50 cm (everywhere else).