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This is an illustration for the book cover of "Futon" by a Japanese author Tayama Katai, who's known for establishing the genre of naturalistic I novels in Japan. And the book "Futon" is a great example and the first novel that represents this genre. The story is revolving around detailed self-examination of an introspective author.
I used watercolour technique and collage in my illustration. The picture shows details of women's clothes and hair which the character is admiring so much. This illustration is a glimpse inside the dreams, inside the mind of the main hero and the author. And I wanted to make it more personal and engaging, as if when you're looking at this woman, you feel that she's looking at you.
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This book was translated and published in many languages before. This year it's released in Ukrainian for the first time by Ukraine's oriental publishing "Safran".
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Book cover for "Futon", Tayama Katai
May 2022