Bold and black illustrations by Shohei Otomo (Hakuchi)

Shohei Otomo (Hakuchi) is a famous Japanese illustrator, however he doesn’t speak English so there are very few informations on the internet about him. He is born in 1980, at Kichijoji, Tokyo. After graduating from art college, he started working as a freelance illustrator. Shohei Otomo works using a ballpoint pen, creating very detailed black and white pieces of art. His site is called “idiot land”, showing a mix of Japanese traditions and punk-rock modern style… Making references to Japanese characters like Samurai, Geisha girls or Yakuzas.