#creaturesofjapan

Series: Legendary Creatures of Japan. Abumi-guchi (ah-boo-me-goo-chee) 鐙口, "stirrup mouth" It is a type of tsukumogami (sue-koo-moe-gah-me)(tools that have acquired a spirit) formed from a stirrup, usually one that once belonged to a dead soldier. It is said that the abumi-guchi will wait where it lies for the dead soldier to return. I am recreating legendary folklore of Japan in this ongoing series. With inspiration from ancient Ukiyo-e artist. You can find many of these creatures still inspiring manga artist today. Thank you for stopping by and look forward to future youkai. The last two pictures are my original concept paintings in acrylic from 2015. Reference picture is in the public domain. #youkai #legendarycreatures #creaturesofjapan #伝説の生き物 #妖怪 #watercolourpaint #gouachepainting #spiritsofjapan #鐙口 #abumiguchi #鳥山石燕 #ToriyamaIshiya (at St. Louis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BupjxhVFpiH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9600kt1s0acz

6"x4.5" As an artist it's important to surround yourself with other artists that have your back. Shout out to @lesliesongart for helping with color choices and @smashits_the_kraken for your input about the feet. I'm reposting and leaving the original for others to compare. I am adding in this post my original I made 3 years ago and reference material for comparison. Repost: Series: Legendary creatures of Japan 伝説の生き物 Abura-sumashi 油すまし"Oil Presser" This spirit, which surprises people on the Kusazumigoe mountain pass, is thought to be the ghost of a human who stole oil. I am recreating legendary folklore of Japan in this ongoing series. With inspiration from ancient Ukiyo-e artist. You can find many of these creatures still inspiring manga artist today. Thank you for stopping by and look forward to future youkai. #youkai #legendarycreatures #creaturesofjapan #油すまし #伝説の生き物 #妖怪 #watercolourpaint #gouachepainting #spiritsofjapan #油ずまし (at St. Louis) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bucg-PTlkmQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jja2nlj9vfu2

Series: Legendary creatures of Japan 伝説の生き物 Abura-sumashi 油すまし"Oil Presser" This spirit, which surprises people on the Kusazumigoe mountain pass, is thought to be the ghost of a human who stole oil. I am recreating legendary folklore of Japan in this ongoing series. With inspiration from ancient Ukiyo-e artist. You can find many of these creatures still inspiring manga artist today. Thank you for stopping by and look forward to future youkai. #youkai #legendarycreatures #creaturesofjapan #油すまし #伝説の生き物 #妖怪 #watercolourpaint #gouachepainting #spiritsofjapan #油ずまし (at St. Louis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BubU_Scla2u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qaw9sk7bq6du