The Fuji from Kanaya on the Tokaido

katsushikahokusai

landscape illustration sketch

environment concept design

personal sketchbook

illustrative and welcoming imagery

mountain

naive art

men

park

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

game background design

"The Fuji from Kanaya on the Tokaido" is a woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, one of the most famous Japanese artists. Hokusai was known for his detailed and vibrant depictions of nature and everyday life. This artwork displays the magnificent Mount Fuji in the background, a symbol of Japan, with a detailed rendering of the Tokaido road in the foreground. The scene depicts travelers navigating a turbulent river, showcasing Hokusai's mastery of perspective and use of color to create a dynamic scene of travel and human endurance.