Manabu Endo creates dignified portraits of his subjects using a watercolor background and detailed ballpoint pen illustrations.
The dreamy animals, plants and occasionally humans are reminiscent of picture scrolls and evoke a strong narrative.
The 38-year old Endo is entirely self-taught, and began his career as an artist just a few years ago, which is surprising given how developed his style is.
“Mountains from a distance look like moss.
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