The Art of Single Stroke Painting in Japan | National Geographic

Hitofude-ryu is a traditional way of painting in Japan. It is the practice of painting the torso of a dragon in a single stroke.
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Hitofude-ryu originated in the Edo period of Japan (1603-1867). The painting is seen as good luck for money and romantic relationships. The artists then adds personalized “bonji” characters of a particular god. This changes depending on the customers profession . Hitofude-ryu requires an extreme amount of focus and the artist typically only completes 3 to 5 images per day.
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