Tuesday, 10 April 2012

Existing Bakus 1

I have gathered some images of old and modern interpretations of the Baku that have caught my eye.



 3D pieces - The top right and bottom middle pieces show what seems to be a common pose for the Baku. I love the detailing in the bottom piece. It might be worth looking into making a small 3D object - reminiscent of the Japanese miniatures.
Paintings - Examples of the Baku int he style of Chinese and Japanese painting. I like the bottom left depiction of the dreams.

Sources:
http://www.yukoart.com/news/beasts.html
http://shop.creepyhollows.com/product.php?productid=2823
http://romanshowers.tumblr.com/post/2178512790
http://www.marshallastor.com/2008/03/21/netsuke-by-masatoshi-nakamura-tokisada-at-lacma/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baku_%28spirit%29
http://www.asianartmall.com/bakuarticle.htm

http://tokiokinder.livejournal.com/12998.html

I love this sculpture! I like the simplicity of the design and the colours, and the creature's nose.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/57381642/small-print-baku-dream-eater-japanese

A simple Baku as a tapir drawing. I have saved this as I love the simple drawing, the texture of the fur, and even the pose.