The Dreamy Art Of Kumaori

Frozen in time. (Via)

A lone girl traverses a silent world frozen in time accompanied by strange creatures, with an introspective, puzzled air surrounding her. Kumaori, also known as 'Net' is a 23 year old artist from Kyoto that captured my attention with her beautiful, painterly work. Her style mixes elements of the modern and classical realm, with anime characters inhabiting worlds bordering on impressionism. I saw hints of Monet, Gustav Klimt and other classical artists while browsing her extensive portfolio. The style lends itself well to her subject matter, giving each piece a dreamy, hazy feel that draws you in and evokes a sense of wonder.

I absolutely loved going through her portfolio, as each piece told a little story in itself of somebody's experiences in a distorted mirror image of our world. I could easily see this being turned into a beautiful comic or animated film with an art style like this, similar to a modern day Alice tale. Check out more of Net's gorgeous work after the break!

This is like an 'arrival' piece, a first peek into a strange, yet still familiar world.