Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Japanese Calligraphy

Authentic Japanese calligraphy by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase. Each design is hand-brushed, carefully researched, and delivered as an Adobe PDF with both the original calligraphy and the line art your tattoo artist needs. Search for a design or browse by category — ordering is easy and your download is immediate.

Japanese calligraphy designs of animals and animal-related concepts. From the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac to creatures with deep cultural significance — Dragon, Tiger, Phoenix, Crane, Koi, Butterfly, Wolf, and Eagle. Includes paired concepts like Dragon and Phoenix and Dragon and Tiger, which symbolize complementary forces. Each design is hand-brushed by Master Calligrapher Eri Takase.

Animals — Bestsellers

Lone Wolf (一匹狼) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Lone Wolf 一匹狼 ippikiōkami Vertical Semi-Cursive VS3C View Designs ›
Butterfly (蝶) in Jiun style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Butterfly 蝶 chō Vertical Jiun VD2C View Designs ›
Tiger (虎) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Tiger 虎 tora Vertical Cursive VC1B View Designs ›
Wolf (狼) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Wolf 狼 ōkami Vertical Semi-Cursive VS1C View Designs ›

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