What is Hitobudo?
As its name suggests , this is a lucky dragon, with the entire body of the dragon painted in a single stroke, without any interruptions , as if praying for a wish.
Using the techniques and skills of the highly skilled artist Teshima Keisuke, who has continued to hone his skills, he is able to express the colors/shades and scale patterns of all types of dragons, both single-colored and multi-colored, almost evenly with a single stroke.
Due to the continuous, single stroke of the brush and the overflowing power that emanates from the dragon, it has been revered and treasured as a dragon god that bestows blessings and protection for approximately 400 years, from the Edo period (1603-1868) to the present day, and people continue to pray for and believe that it brings "uninterrupted development and good fortune," "uninterrupted good relationships and growth that connect people," and "continuous protection and safety."
The artist will respond to the request and paint the Ascending Dragon with all his heart and soul, praying for the fulfillment of the wish and the Watching Dragon for safety and protection .
What is a jewel?
The "treasure jewel" held by the dragon is said to grant all wishes "just as one wishes" and allow one to create various treasures as one desires and obtain wealth.
It is said to grant people's wishes, heal their suffering and illness, and bring happiness, and is a symbol of making wishes come true. There is also a theory that it exists inside the Dragon King's brain.
Protection/Blessings
By drawing each stroke without interruption, and by infusing wishes and prayers into the design, it is believed that this will bring about ``uninterrupted development and financial fortune,'' ``uninterrupted good relationships and growth that connect people,'' and ``continuous protection and safety.''
Also, when drawing the dragon with one stroke, the ritual implement held in the left hand is called a "Vajra," and when held in the practitioner's hand, it has the power to crush demons, ward off evil, and overcome one's own worldly desires.
It is said that just having it nearby will ward off misfortune and disasters and make your prayers come true .
Characteristics as a painting
Through continued study and mastery of his techniques and skills, he is able to paint all types of dragons, from single-colored to multi-colored, with a single brush stroke to express the colors, shading, and scale patterns "almost" evenly.
His technique of expressing the beautiful, delicate, and sometimes fierce dragon god with a single stroke is highly acclaimed not only in Japan but also overseas .