Shinju

Shinju, originally uploaded by slushbox.

Started this at an art show a couple of weeks ago. its a tiny one 8x10 avail for $250 if anyone is interested.

Seppuku

Seppuku , originally uploaded by slushbox.

I've had this painting stuck in my head for a while now. I finally got around to painting it. I’m really happy with how moody and somber it came out. For those who aren’t versed in Japanese Seppuku, the practice was part of the samurai bushido code. When the samurai brought shame to their feudal lord or shogun, also instead of falling into the hands of their enemies or as a form of capital punishment.

it was done with a wakizashi (shorter sword then a katana) or a tantō (knife) with a cloth wrapped around the blade so they wouldn’t lose their grip or cut themselves. Which apparently was important even though they were about to disembowel themselves..

After the left to right cut was made the samurai’s chosen second attendant, (kaishakunin) would take their head to lessen the pain. It was supposed to be done so that only a thin piece of flesh remained to keep the head attached.

Granted this was usually done in a ceremonial white silk robes but then you wouldn’t get to see her sweet back tat!

Can't Stop the Rock

Can't Stop the Rock, originally uploaded by slushbox.

No matter what you do you can't stop the rock!

8.5 x 15 acrylic and mixed media on board.

Prints available soon on www.slushbox.com
Original available also.

Gieshas & Dragons & Foo Dogs Oh My!

Japanese Leg Sleeve Tattoo - Giesha, Dragon & Foo Dog, originally uploaded by slushbox.

This was a leg sleeve project I worked on for a client of mine he had a small tattoo to cover on his ankle where the rock is. We actually did the foo dog almost a year earlier then did all the other stuff.. I would have preferred the geisha on the outside of his leg not the inside but.. just a lesson kids always plan ahead!

www.HellcatTattoo.com