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Published: 2014-03-03 00:54:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 2368; Favourites: 37; Downloads: 0
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According to Wikipedia, the Amemasu or O-amemasu is a giant whale- or fish-like creature from Ainu folklore. It lives in Lake Mashu in Hokkaido, Japan and is said to capsize boats, generate earthquakes and bring about other natural disasters. I thought I would take this mythological beast and give it the Kaiju treatment. Feedback, of course, is always welcome.
Created and rendered in Photoshop CS6.
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In my humble opinion, Japanese mythology is pretty much an untapped goldmine (at least in the West, for the most part) when it comes to finding artistic inspiration. Between Oni, Tengu, Kistune, and a host of other fascinating personages (including a sentient umbrella I've heard tell!), it's really a wonder to me that we haven't seen more of them in the U.S.
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I certainly know about the On I! Its a shame that none of the rest is really looked at by the Western community. But its a real treasure finding them I agree. Can't wait to see your next post
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