Inspiration: Hayao Miyazaki 宮崎 駿

 "The world isn't simple enough to explain in words."
- Miyazaki

image from imdb.com
Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's most beloved directors and is considered to be one of the best animators in the world. The artwork in his films are just so beautiful. Miyazaki-san has been a recipient of prestigious awards such as the Academy Award in 2002 for Best Animated Feature Film and the Venice International Film Fest's Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement.

From Wikipedia:
Miyazaki's works are characterized by the recurrence of themes such as humanity's relationship with nature and technology, the wholesomeness of natural and traditional patterns of living, the importance of art and craftsmanship, and the difficulty of maintaining a pacifist ethic in a violent world.

 As co-founder of Studio Ghibli, he has given us so many wonderful films (he has written and directed  most of them) that will be treasured for generations to come.
movie images from imdb.com
My Neighbour Totoro (my daughter's favourite)

Spirited Away (my fave)

Princess Mononoke (my sons like this one)

The Wind Rises (I actually haven't seen this one but I'm dying to.)
As you can see, the whole family is a fan of Miyazaki-san.
my daughter with her Totoro book and stuffy


One of my most treasured books: The Art of Spirited Away

The following are some of my sketches inspired by Miyazaki's storyboard illustrations:




If you have the chance and a big Miyazaki fan, I highly recommend the documentary The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness.


He has retired (twice now, I believe) but he is currently directing the film based on the Japanese novel "How Do You Live?", and that's another thing I'm looking forward to seeing.

Have you seen any of his films? Are you a fan as well?

Comments

Mica said…
I knew of Totoro as my friend used to love collecting cute little plushies, every time I see one I think of her! But I wasn't familiar with any of the other movies, thanks for sharing!

Hope that your week is going well and you have a lovely weekend ahead of you :)


Away From Blue
July 19, 2019 at 7:08 AM
R's Rue said…
That quote is amazing.
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July 19, 2019 at 8:00 AM
rooth said…
Spirited Away is one of my favourites but we grew up on Totoro as well :)
July 19, 2019 at 8:31 AM
ALLIE NYC said…
Oh I had not heard of him. Thanks for the introduction! Yes some of these animated films are so beautiful and can transport you to another world. Which is what we need in these trying times.

Allie of
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July 19, 2019 at 1:34 PM
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
Spirited Away is one of my all time faves. Also love My Neighbour Totoro and Howl's Moving Castle . I recently saw a poster and trailer inspired by Studio Ghibli that an artist created for the Legend of Zelda. That would be seriously incredible if it ever happened!
July 19, 2019 at 1:41 PM
Jadieegosh said…
beautiful post! i enjoyed this - great photos!

Jadieegosh
July 19, 2019 at 1:47 PM
Evi Erlinda said…
You did great at drawing mango comics.
July 19, 2019 at 4:42 PM
FashionRadi said…
He is amazing! So much talent. I would love to see one of his films.
July 19, 2019 at 6:46 PM
Adam said…
I've seen most of them, he rarely trips up.
July 19, 2019 at 6:49 PM
Hena Tayeb said…
While I have heard of Spirited Away and Totoro but haven't seen them. I hadn't heard of miyazaki san either.. thanks for sharing.
July 22, 2019 at 3:46 PM
Miu said…
Wow, this is a deep quote at the beginning!
August 2, 2019 at 5:39 AM
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