Peony in Pink (8x8") Original

Japanese Peony Watercolor Painting | Irezumi Tattoo Art | 8x8” Original

A striking black peony blooms in Japanese irezumi-inspired style with a contemporary edge. Rendered in rich watercolor and ink with hand-applied gold accents, this piece bridges traditional tattoo aesthetics with modern botanical illustration.

The dramatic dark petals follow classic Japanese tattoo conventions, outlined in shimmering gold and centered with a warm golden stamen. But the leaves tell a different story—stylized with exaggerated curls and graphic linework, they bring a fresh, modern sensibility to the traditional form. Set against a soft blush pink wash background, the composition balances reverence for irezumi tradition with a bold contemporary twist.

ORIGINAL PAINTING:
• Medium: Archival watercolor and ink with gold accents on Arches hot press paper
• Size: 8” x 8” (including approximately 1” border)
• Signed by artist
• One of a kind
• Unframed

Perfect for lovers of Japanese art, tattoo culture, botanical illustration, or anyone who appreciates traditional motifs reimagined with a modern eye.