28 postcards images hand bound.Nakamura is a third-generation Asian-American who wears his black hair long and calls Santa Fe, New Mexico home, Joel Nakamura is frequently stopped on the street by tourists and asked what pueblo he's from. When he answers with a straight face, "The Sukiyaki Pueblo," more often than not they don't get it. Instead, they politely ask him if they can take his picture.While at first blush this anecdote may seem humorously absurd, there could be something more to it than a case of mistaken cultural identity. Joel is an artist whose work draws heavily on the cultural and spiritual expressions of primitive tribes. His style is reminiscent of Aboriginal bark paintings and Maori tattoo designs. Indeed, a good case could be made that Joel Nakamura is the lone member of a Tribe of One.Ne-ot-e-ny: (3.) the retention of juvenile characteristics in the adults of a species.

Postcards for Neoteny

Arts & Photography

Nakamura, Joel

Painting

Paloma Pr

The American West has always been a place of adventure and natural beauty. With its wide-open spaces and sense of freedom, it's a place of enduring dreams and new ideas. Open the cover of this beautiful book and accept award-winning artist Joel Nakamura's invitation to Go West! Come along and join his colorful cast of characters to explore the magic that abounds in the lands west of the Mississippi. Come along and explore the frontier of the imagination! Come along and dream big! Come along and roam free . . . GO WEST! A perfect bedtime read, and a delight to the eye, this colorful picture book will enthrall your little ones with its unique vision of life in the West!

Go West!

Children's Books

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Leaf Storm Press

Adult coloring book fans will enjoy bringing to life the beautiful and strange illustrations from award-winning artist Joel Nakamura, who is known for his unique style: a blend of folk art and sophisticated iconography rendered with a neo-primitive technique. His new coloring book is filled with intricate illustrations (many with hidden details to discover) of imaginary and mythological creatures you'll find nowhere else. Perfect for coloring with pencils, crayons, or markers and displaying on a wall or framing. 
It's the perfect gift for anyone in your life that loves unique and more challenging coloring books, including yourself!

Imaginary Creatures Coloring Book

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

"The universe is a dream dreamed by a single dreamer where all the dream characters dream too." –Arthur Schopenhauer Inspired by this famous quote, Joel Nakamura's vivid, colorful illustrations transport readers on a magical journey that begins as a young boy falls asleep and dreams that he is a dog. Populated with animals and beautiful scenes of the natural world, the story shows the interconnection between all creatures in the vastness of the universe. A perfect bedtime story for readers of all ages!

I Dreamed I Was A Dog

Animals

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