The Art of Single Stroke Painting in Japan | National Geographic

Hitofude-ryu is a traditional way of painting in Japan. It is the practice of painting the torso of a dragon in a single stroke.
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Hitofude-ryu originated in the Edo period of Japan (1603-1867). The painting is seen as good luck for money and romantic relationships. The artists then adds personalized “bonji” characters of a particular god. This changes depending on the customers profession . Hitofude-ryu requires an extreme amount of focus and the artist typically only completes 3 to 5 images per day.
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[@NatGeo]

Hitofude-ryuu is believed to bring good luck for money and romantic relationships. What are your thoughts on this traditional practice?

[@christinacope562]

National Geographic very beautifully focused talent.

[@missslurp2685]

National Geographic coolio

[@deadfr0g]

SEEMS COOL DOG

[@biblicallyaccurateangel1378]

super gorgeous

[@zatzu]

Good luck for money(for the seller lol) but still pretty awesome

[@klaryssahawkins5695]

This is some crazy talent

[@007accessb4]

not talent practice and patience's

[@kittennight3305]

Klaryssa Hawkins it's not talent it's skill.... uncultured pig

[@nailmickm8331]

Kitten Night ,You're probably a pig too

[@danderegil]

Very relaxing video :)

[@darkhayou]

yes, but not talent alone, probably takes years of practice and dedication to master that skill..

[@Brucey]

*There are so many artists that are sooo underrated! Where are his trophies?!*

[@cooliipie]

Brucey With his ego, doesn't have one

[@GS42SCHOPAWE]

Brucey I saw you in the Danny Duncan video...

[@Brucey]

Gabriel Smythurst ❤️

[@TyrantTitan.]

He creates his own trophies. Anything else would be unworthy.

[@jarenong]

Brucey Yea don't forget that this dragon is called a Chinese dragon because China invented it. There's no such thing as a Japanese or Korean Dragon.

[@wolffgang101]

Mt grandparents got theses when they went to Japan in the early 70s. Both dragons where of course different, personalized for both. I have both of them hanging in my room because I was always fascinated by them ever since I was little.

[@holtzappledalton2153]

Wolff that's sweet

[@Kid82fy]

Wolff share a picture or video

[@jarenong]

Yea don't forget that this dragon is called a Chinese dragon because China invented it. There's no such thing as a Japanese or Korean Dragon.

[@addicz2]

Get your own Dragon bro!

[@rishabhyadav-zm3xp]

k z a dragon was not "invented" by China it is a creature of mythology.

[@suryliecel4784]

It's like a massage for your brain.

[@MultiSuperllama]

oml that's exactly what it is

[@carmcam1]

ASMR

[@Script3dR3ality]

I bought 4 of them in 2012 in Nikko, Japan. Watched him paint one from start to finish too...it's pretty wild

[@LeroyTDF]

rwlock24 howmuch for 1

[@azmi6138]

rwlock24 how much ?

[@Loveyourself21072]

Wow!?

[@sagegrouse6467]

That's very amazing actually

[@aris_-rj7rg]

Bat andami mo laging likes bwesit ka

[@753238]

Zonrox Bleach wla na

[@jarenong]

Clorox Bleach Yea don't forget that this dragon is called a Chinese dragon because China invented it. There's no such thing as a Japanese or Korean Dragon.

[@GD15555]

He does a better job than a bleach

[@kesal_ag]

I have seen you in like 10 other videos 😂😂😂

[@Mark........]

I've never seen anything like it so cool

[@camgood2437]

That is so amazing. I'm so happy to have learned about this! I've been practicing Zen Buddhism for about eleven years, and I'm a little bit familiar with a few styles of traditional Japanese art and calligraphy, but this is by far the most amazing I've seen so far. I still can't comprehend how he is able to create that complex pattern of ridges and lines with just one fluid stroke. It is paradoxical and beautiful, like the best things in life lol..

[@xbl155ful]

WOW I could watch this all day, what a gift!

[@NatGeo]

Watching this art being made is truly mesmerizing. We're glad you enjoyed watching!

[@shivasoumya]

He seems to paint faster than my printer. Amazing

[@theoldschooldiva374]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ShawNshawN]

I like all the commentary through out the video to explain the history and process. Thanks for sharing!

[@bradmiller9993]

Almost unbelievable.....gorgeous!

[@PrivasGuitar]

That is incredible. Thanks for the video.

[@xcH1NOx1]

Masterful!

[@bostonmassacre508]

Wow I'm so amazed on how it all comes out absolutely beautiful

[@NiaMSnow]

the music 😍😍

[@RickVerlinda]

did you find out who the artist is for the music? beautiful

[@firenationfiles2063]

That painting is incredible

[@blackflame8893]

This was so calming.

[@marklo6283]

This is what u call ELEGANTE!

[@maibrittlisborg7691]

I wouldn't have believed this was possible if I hadn't seen it myself. Awesome artist, what an incredible talent

[@d.h.2942]

That is absolutely beautiful and amazing to watch.

[@Empyronaut]

I am very thankful that you showed this to me, but would it be too much to ask for a short, still shot of the finished pic as a whole in the end, NG?

[@salem5953]

So you can take a screenshot and use/copy this mans hard worked for art? I think they purposely tried to avoid that.

[@Empyronaut]

@@salem5953 Dude, if anyone wanted to get a shot of that pic, it would be no problem to get it from the footage, trust me. And also: I put out a lot of my works. I never had any problem with people using or copying it. If I had, then I wouldn't upload it to the internet in the first place, you know what I mean?

[@ChristinaMagma]

The Empyronaut Just because you don’t have a problem with it, doesn’t mean anyone can just steal other people’s art without crediting them

[@Empyronaut]

@@ChristinaMagma You're projecting quite a lot there, so I'm not sure if I should answer this at all. But okay. Let's say I record a movie that I see on TV with my recorder. It's legal, you know? Now I watch it with my friends or my family. Am I now guilty of stealing art and not crediting the creators? Or should I be punished if I take a picture of somebody's graffiti which they painted out in the open? I mean, I didn't paint it, right? So I stole another piece of art now? The fact that I was very polite in my first comment and there were no implied intentions of me stealing anything should have been a hint that maybe I really didn't want to rob anybody of their precious art. Instead now you're telling me that I would find it totally okay if people do exactly that without crediting the artists. Just stop it, would you? You're wasting your own and my time. Or go on if you have to, nobody except you or me cares anyways. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@junoarts6337]

Amazing beautiful art, I love japanese arts...

[@spid3rdan]

Incredible and beautiful art!

[@ChiefofTradez]

Wow that was amazing to watch. When he was gliding his brush to create the golden scaley tail. That blew my mind

[@Red_Rebel]

this is requires a lot of concentration and discipline! I love it!

[@crafthlic5014]

Music is very beautiful

[@TheRabaxyka]

AWESOME! Thanks for share NG :)

[@javierpacheco8234]

Beautiful, people can create some amezing stuff!

[@TyrantTitan.]

It's kind of like painting with a calligraphic method, really cool

[@animalfinatic9366]

Just beautiful

[@TheEloka123]

Absolutely incredible

[@ladyzioness]

Amazing painting technique

[@amysifuentes55]

Wow beautiful so much talent

[@CamSiv996]

Beautiful.

[@rb4421]

Mesmerizing.

[@Tatototzz]

wow this is amazing

[@mcatherine36]

Thank you for educating us about other cultures, Nat Geo!! This was a very interesting and beautiful video to watch; I am sure many viewers appreciate this type of content that shares the talents of others with them.

[@melodysplay9156]

Wow! this requires talent, patience, and focus. Amazing 😍

[@Kylow0]

The dragons look wicked! I'm practising my single stroke ASAP!.

[@probusleo2204]

This is stunning

[@nodigBKMiche]

Very hard to read & watch @ the same time.....amazing artists!!

[@dymi9691]

I wonder what else you can make with this style 😮 crazy beautiful

[@MrXcamas]

Beautiful

[@andycervantes1586]

Simply amazing

[@Gnarledwolf]

THAT is amazing!

[@errorinscript1127]

I would put it up in my room so awsome!

[@eck0799]

It's like seeing painting turn into magic. 🐉🌸🏯🗾🇯🇵

[@katiekane5247]

My parents lived in Japan in the early 1950's before my birth & adopted 2 war orphans. I've been lucky to be exposed to some beautiful oriental art. Truly amazing!

[@fadhilmuhammadalfarid2371]

Way better than all of MODERN art that i see in the gallery

[@PedroSantos-fv1no]

BRILLIANT!!

[@imanjamiahishaq6751]

I want to buy one. It's sooooo beautifuuul!

[@katerinapalioura4919]

Stunning

[@zotoda]

pure crazy talent

[@angelatim1078]

Beautiful! I would love to have this God given talent. God's blessings!!!

[@isobelclementine]

so beautiful!

[@MaJelArt]

I love your style, and artistry,

[@neelarjuna2536]

I wish I had one of those paintings. They're cool.

[@babarzaidi2976]

It's epic talent...

[@Nonjola]

How in the world is this possible? This has to be magic!

[@anonicantthinkofaname7440]

So cool!!!

[@jefkoele-wijn8872]

That's amazing and I like the paintings

[@xioojunnie4839]

this is amazing❤️ so much talent

[@Monaedeezy]

So beautiful. I’ve always been enchanted by dragons

[@katieb2098]

Oh my god this is so soothing for my brain

[@AvangionQ]

Separate out the pseudoscience and esoteric nonsense, this is gorgeous artwork with a skilled hand that's turned practice into masterwork perfection.

[@Ktulu789]

If it had not had that pseudoscience and esoteric nonsense, there would not be a way for the artist to practice it to perfection. So, in that way, it brought good luck and money... to the artist xD

[@AvangionQ]

Lucas 'Ktulu789' Agreed, but they should know better now ... or at least, I hope they do. BlackOrchid Keep the culture and tradition, separate out what's understood to be false.

[@partyfoxy6923]

This is ART

[@anon-ry6gq]

MARVELOUS!

[@IdeDMoto]

Awesome!

[@aubreeb844]

Those are beautiful

[@beckysmeilus3276]

So impressive

[@LordNightVillainDomTheBomb]

Too amazing

[@cozocobun_artworks]

素晴らしいですね‼️

[@libinwang150]

So cool!😎

[@minakshimj8989]

Omg, this is so beautiful😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@angelmiggymaddie]

It's beautiful

[@sonykaddon3837]

Phenomenal artwork

[@jovanemontes80]

TALENT.

[@rizkairiantynaharuddin3740]

Amazing art

[@NewMessage]

I found this video easier to stroke to than the title led me to believe.

[@kiryarace]

Very beautiful 1

[@PAINTWITHJOY]

Really enjoyed

[@nicholasevangelisto8264]

Amazing! Wow !

[@jumanjicostco3248]

I like how their artistic practices were more focused on reflecting the spiritual side of their culture~ Really wish I had a class that would teach this side of art in depth. But I'm pretty sure it's impractical to fit all that discipline into a college program.

[@sonalikushwaha7281]

No words to describe......

[@euphony5552]

The difference between asian paintings and European paintings is that Asian paintings include many colours and gradients in one stroke.

[@Molop87]

Lovely

[@ojomnesir9182]

that was awesome!

[@cl03cl]

Amazing

[@drstorm7041]

I want to go there and buy this painting so beautiful 😍😍😍

[@chrisbonaparte2886]

Amazing 😮😮😮

[@justinshannon9801]

I could watch this for hours

[@MidnightCravings]

Wow incredibly skillful

[@irishelk3]

I always have to listen to music or a podcast when i am drawing.

[@robknotz2818]

Very cool

[@rhaegartargaryen9315]

Beautifully soothing music, anyone know where I can buy the full track?

[@GoingUp20244M]

I want one!

[@DINHVANTAM-QTRI]

you did it beautifully. I also do art but you do it very well