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Contemporary illustrations by Takeo Doman are both colourful and bizarre

Japan-based illustrator, Takeo Doman, creates bold, contemporary illustrations that whilst bizarre in theme, are beautifully executed in style.

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Two pale hands with closed eyes palms-up hold a vibrant, intricately patterned moth against a cream background by Takeo Doman

Based in Osaka, Doman graduated from the Osaka University of Arts in 2008, and went on to work in web production as a designer and programmer from 2008 to 2012.

Since 2012 he has been working in illustration, winning several awards for his work, including gold in the Yahoo! JAPAN internet creative awards, and Collaboration Choice at Etapes & Illustration (France and Japan).

We're big fans of Doman's unique style. Discover more at takeodoman.jp.

Via direct submission | All images courtesy of Takeo Doman

Illustration of fantastical creatures and figures standing on a blue patterned umbrella against a cream background
Person in profile with long hair smoking a cigarette, their face replaced by vibrant colourful flowers including roses and dahlias in red, blue, yellow and purple
A figure with their head replaced by a large red rose, wearing a white shirt and black shoes, with green leaves emerging from the sides
Hand-drawn illustration of a log cabin with a pitched roof surrounded by stylised animals including a tiger, bear and crane in ink and watercolour by Takeo Doman
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