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YOSHITAKA AMANO ART EXHIBIT OPENING IN LOS ANGELES. FINAL FANTASY, VAMPIRE HUNTER D ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR.


YOSHITAKA AMANO ART EXHIBIT OPENING IN LOS ANGELES. FINAL FANTASY, VAMPIRE HUNTER D ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR. deva loka, japanese artist, pop art, japan, LeBasse Projects, kawaii girls paintings, auto paint and metallic glitter, Amano latest art gallery paintings

Yukiro and I got kowai-kawaii (scary-cute) for the art gallery opening for Yoshitaka Amano’s latest works. The Japanese artist is best known for designing the Final Fantasy characters, as well as masterminding the designs for Vampire Hunter D, Guin Saga and Front Mission.

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The themes in the newest paintings: giant round heads, multicolored eyes, pouty lips and star-stamped space helmets. “As an ode to his childhood love for American comics, culture and automobiles, Amano’s latest breathtaking and vibrant pieces are boldly coated with auto paint and metallic glitter.”

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Shannon Cottrell photographed us for LA Weekly. I outlined my lips in black and added pale blue in center, dabbed bright blue eyeshadow below my eyes, and wrapped around several scarves. Yukiro’s eyebrows make him look so pitiful — don’t you want to pet the flowers on his head?

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There was a great turn-out of cosplayers — many of whom dressed as Amano characters. On the downside, the guests received a miserable ration of wine (one thimbleful per person!).

YOSHITAKA AMANO ART EXHIBIT OPENING IN LOS ANGELES. FINAL FANTASY, VAMPIRE HUNTER D ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR. deva loka, japanese artist, pop art, japan, LeBasse Projects, kawaii girls paintings, auto paint and metallic glitter, Amano latest art gallery paintings

Anime and pop art enthusiasts, you’ve got to stop by Yositaka Amano’s exhibit at LeBasse Projects in LA to see the claw-handed, glittery cuteness for yourself.

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22 Comments

  1. MEi
    Posted February 23, 2010 at 8:48 pm | Permalink

    WHAT. YOSHITAKA AMANO?? <3 <3 <3 <3

  2. Lady Ari
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 12:03 am | Permalink

    Omg color me jealous I would love to go!!!!

  3. Kane
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 12:04 am | Permalink

    One of my favoite designers

  4. MissMercurial
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 12:36 am | Permalink

    Did Amano have a show in New People?
    The works seem familiar.

  5. MEi
    Posted February 23, 2010 at 8:48 pm | Permalink

    WHAT. YOSHITAKA AMANO?? <3 <3 <3 <3

  6. Nick
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 2:39 am | Permalink

    If I could afford it, i’d only have his paintings in my house. That and the lady who does castevania artwork. You should commisson a portait or something for your books heh”

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 24, 2010 at 2:40 am | Permalink

      Ha, as if I could afford that! The paintings were over $15000 each

  7. Jade
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 2:39 am | Permalink

    I just got my Carmina in Wonderland tee. It looks amazing! I love the detailing on Basil’s fur! ^_^

  8. Rose
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 2:56 am | Permalink

    awesome~! <3

  9. Lady Ari
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 12:03 am | Permalink

    Omg color me jealous I would love to go!!!!

  10. Kane
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 12:04 am | Permalink

    One of my favoite designers

  11. MissMercurial
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 12:36 am | Permalink

    Did Amano have a show in New People?
    The works seem familiar.

  12. Nick
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 2:39 am | Permalink

    If I could afford it, i'd only have his paintings in my house. That and the lady who does castevania artwork. You should commisson a portait or something for your books heh”

  13. Jade
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 2:39 am | Permalink

    I just got my Carmina in Wonderland tee. It looks amazing! I love the detailing on Basil's fur! ^_^

  14. lacarmina
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 2:40 am | Permalink

    Ha, as if I could afford that! The paintings were over $15000 each

  15. lacarmina
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 2:40 am | Permalink

    Ohh I think he did!

  16. Rose
    Posted February 24, 2010 at 2:56 am | Permalink

    awesome~! <3

  17. All Women Stalker
    Posted February 25, 2010 at 1:00 pm | Permalink

    I love the paintings!!! Awesome colors. Looking at them makes me so happy. =D

  18. All Women Stalker
    Posted February 25, 2010 at 1:00 pm | Permalink

    I love the paintings!!! Awesome colors. Looking at them makes me so happy. =D

  19. Anime Attick
    Posted February 26, 2010 at 3:48 am | Permalink

    I saw this exhibit in SF awhile back, it made me smile all day

  20. Anime Attick
    Posted February 26, 2010 at 3:48 am | Permalink

    I saw this exhibit in SF awhile back, it made me smile all day

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