The art of Hirohiko Araki

Hirohiko Araki it's a japanes comic book artist mostly known for creating the well-known cult series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. However, I'm not going to talk about his comic series but his characteristic and recognizable art style, which is probably why he's my favourite artist of all time.

                                                                       Hirohiko Araki.
His art style has two main influences: fashion and western art. He uses for reference to design characters mostly fashion magazines, hence why all of his characters wear rather bizarre ourfits and are usually depicted doing strange poses. Furthermore,  the influence of western art can be noticed in the gaudy colors he usually uses , which are probably reminiscent of artists such as Gauguin, and the poses he depicts his characters, which, aside from fashion, are usually reminiscent of the works of renaissance artists such as Michelangelo.

       

 Araki has had a great influence over the years, becoming the image of Gucci for some time and even having his own exposition at the Louvre Museum, one of the most important museums in the world. What makes me love Araki's art is how unique it is, even though it isn't completely perfect and it can be way too pompous for some people, I really enjoy it.