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Cute New Year season outfit pairing kimono and obi patterned with all kind of toys - some shaped like jûnishi (Chinese zodiac animals).

Obi shows clapper toys shaped like shishi (lion, mimicking those used for shishimai/lion dances), koma (tops), and kushi (combs).

Kimono has inu-hariko (dog figurine), jûnishi-themed pull toys and figurines (example with tiger ones), harukoma/takeuma (hobby horse), anesama-ningyô (paper based), temari (ball), tsuzumi (hand drum), suzu (bell), etc!

Unknown hand drum at the Todaiji drum (membranophone) Nara 645-794 ceramic; three-color glaze; three-color glaze Image source: Akiyama, Terukazu, et al, ed.; Genshoku Nihon no bijutsu: Shosoin, Vol. 4, p. 118, fig. 101

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MY TRACK OF THE WEEK – FOR NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH! “Hózhó” https://johnnyjblairsingeratlarge.bandcamp.com/track/h-zh For years I've been enchanted by the Navajo Nation and their mythology (not to mention Tony Hillerman's detective books set in the Navajo Reservation). I crafted this track to celebrated the concept of Hózhó. It is defined as "a cornerstone of Navajo philosophy, embodying the concepts of beauty, harmony, balance, and well-being. In Navajo culture, it represents a holistic view of life that integrates the spiritual, physical, and emotional realms. The pursuit of Hózhó is essential for individuals and communities, guiding thoughts and actions towards a state of balance." https://johnnyjblairsingeratlarge.bandcamp.com/track/h-zh

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This is a 2003 piece featuring Mom's pet iguana in RenFest garb. I started doing RenFest anthropomorphic characters back in college for an illustration class, and had so much fun with it that I kept going for several years afterward. This is probably the best of the bunch - it's certainly my personal favorite.

Prismacolor pencils over watercolor on illustration board.