Maneki Neko Golden Mane

Illustrative Color · Color · Editorial Piece

Artist Notes

Maneki Neko reimagined as a guardian: leonine mane and sharp claws, flat color work over the calf. The orange gradient is built in layers, never with diluted black.

Needles

9RL · 7RL · 5RL · 14RM

Duration

6 Hours

Sessions

Body area

Right calf

Size

22x28 cm

Style

Illustrative Color

Year

2024

Status

Completed

“I had wanted a Maneki Neko with this attitude for years. Joshua nailed it.”

— D. M. / Client

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