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A malicious kitsune, often known as nogitsune or yako. These foxes from Japanese folklore are associated with many interesting myths involving shapeshifting, posession and generally being cunning little buggers.

Inspired by traditional irezumi and ukiyo-e.

Not everyone is what they seem to be: Smiling faces often conceal rows of big, nasty, pointy teeth.

It's hard to find decent references of kitsune drawn in a traditional style... I won't say why or I'll end up on a very unpleasant rant about misuse of the term "kitsune".

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~bloodredvamp Jan 19, 2012  Student Writer
Absolutely gorgeous! Not everyday that you see some traditional Japanese artwork on DA. Nice change. :+favlove:

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Traditional-ish, sure. 100% authentic, sadly not :(

But you're right, there isn't enough of this sort of thing on DA. Glad you enjoyed it.
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~bloodredvamp Jan 20, 2012  Student Writer
You're very welcome. :)

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~SnowCocoa Jan 16, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Whoa, this is so cool!
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~SnowCocoa Jan 16, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
No problem! :D
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~ksl2009 Dec 27, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I love the way you did the mask!
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~Lonewalker789 Dec 22, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
*-*...I LOVE this kitsune :la:
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