FINE ART PRINTS

I thought it would be helpful to provide some background on my motivations for producing the samurai fine art prints that I create.

Photography has been a passion of mine for many years, though many are surprised to learn how deeply it connects to my love of history and Japanese samurai culture. During my school years, my art teacher introduced me to Military Customs in Old Japan, a remarkable book first published in 1893. Its striking photographs of samurai clad in traditional armour immediately captured my imagination and inspired me to create countless line drawings based on them.

I have long admired the pioneering work of 19th-century photographers such as Felice Beato and Baron Raimund von Stillfried. I often wonder what they would have achieved with today’s advanced cameras and technology. My photography is greatly influenced by the chanbara era of early Japanese cinema, particularly the films of Akira Kurosawa and, more recently, the remake of James Clavell’s Shōgun.

Although my work as a dealer and publisher leaves little time for drawing, photography has become the perfect medium for me to continue creating fine art. Through my lens, I aim to bring the timeless spirit of the samurai to life with the hope of offering collectors and enthusiasts a unique fusion of history, artistry, and storytelling. I hope that you like my selection of samurai fine art prints.