Summer of Max 001

This artwork is part of the "Summer of Max" collection, where I invited fans of Max to share with me their stories, interests, and aspirations—which I then used as inspiration for building Max's world. This piece was inspired by two locations chosen by the owner: 1. Japan, where the colorful city lights, the nightlife, and the warmth of the locals left a deep sense of gratitude. The owner also spent eight years in the city of Kanagawa, which inspired my interpretation of "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" (1831), a woodblock print by the Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai. 2. New Zealand, where the closeness of nature brought much joy. Sightings of blue whales, dolphins, puffins, and beautiful wate...View all