They named her Kaguya-hime ("radiant-night princess").

[aimeekitty]

"He rejoiced to find such a beautiful girl and took her home. He and his wife raised her as their own child and named her Kaguya-hime (かぐや姫 "radiant-night princess"). "

Kaguya-hime's heian kasane is "under the snow". This one took forever to do. And with that... I got 3 pieces done this weekend! That's a big relief to me. I think I still need to do at least 4 or so more... but this is a big chunk.
~ on DA


OMAKE: Youta helping the process

Comments

[ashbet]

AWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

I am really loving this series!!

-- A <3

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[kaylamay.livejournal.com]

love it! so pretty

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[tweedlekeys.livejournal.com]

This might be my favorite so far. The faces and hair on the couple are drawn and colored really well. The contrast between the old man's cap and hair texture is great. I love the poses and expressions on all three characters. The framing with the fish/kettle gives a great cozy feeling.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

aw thanks, that means a lot to me. :)

[larasgirl.livejournal.com]

I really like the couple's faces. They are so sweet and loving.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

I love your work!

[asenva.livejournal.com]

I am so dumb! I was looking at your art here on LJ and I was like...wow she draws really good...it reminds me of something though...and then I saw your DA link and was like "OMG it is the lady who made Japan Ai!!!" I actually was just adding people from the DOA site in the LJ section and I am glad that I now get to see your LJ. Keep up the good work, you are truly an amazing person!

Re: I love your work!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

aw, thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! :) I really appreciate it!

[nav.livejournal.com]

Well, I know I keep saying it, but I love your Kaguya-hime pieces. I especially like the faces of the old man and his wife on this one, there's something about their expressions that I find very peaceful. Please make a book with these in the future! XD

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

no, I really appreciate it. I really like getting positive feedback, it helps me feel like I'm going in the right direction. :) I'd like to do a book of them...! I guess we'll see what happens.

[zagzagael.livejournal.com]

aimee - I am so so so so impressed!!!!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

wow, thanks so much! I really appreciate that.

[darkroselily.livejournal.com]

Its really too beautiful, oh you make me home away from home sick. You must have been Japanese in a pastlife XD

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

aw thankyou! I try to study stuff so that I can come from an educated place when I make artwork, artistic license allowed of course... I appreciate that!

[chartreusekitty.livejournal.com]

That's beautiful!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

thanks so much!

[diavana.livejournal.com]

What a sweet scene to draw. I love it. Your coloring really stands out with this one too!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

thanks so much man!

[ellorgast.livejournal.com]

I love this whole set that you've done, but this one in particular made me squee out loud. Just the elderly couple, with their teeny little princess clinging to her kimono with one hand and his thumb with the other. I completely feel their love for their tiny daughter. And then all the details like the fish, it kind of reminds me of Ponyo, in a way.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

oh, thanks so much. I really appreciate that. :)

[smileysquid.livejournal.com]

i love how your kaguya pictures are coming out!! this one is REALLY GOOD

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

thanks Julie!!

[sakurae.livejournal.com]

Aww all cute :D

My Favorite Japanese Fairy Tale

[(Anonymous)]

Kaguyahime has always been my favorite. I love your illustrations, you should do an illustrated Japanese Children's fairy tale book.I really love your artwork. My next is Momotaro (just in case).
Stephanie Yue

Re: My Favorite Japanese Fairy Tale

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thankyou! I'd like to publish it as a fairy tale book at some point, i think that would be really nice.

[rach3.livejournal.com]

kirei!!! (it's a beautiful series, can't wait to see the rest of it)

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

thanks man!

[adichappo.livejournal.com]

This piece is absolutly stunning! I really wish I could go see your show now! I'm sure it will be a hit!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

thanks! :)

[(Anonymous)]

Cutest one to date! Very heartwarming; you can see how much love is in the couple's faces for their new daughter. It's fantastic! Also, what is the art book that you're looking at in the second picture? It looks like an interesting one.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! The art book is one of my Japanese print books... sorry, can't remember the name right now *___* I'll try and check later