Plus Plus Inspired Hokusai – The Great Wave

Introduction

Originally titledUnder the Wave off Kanagawa,The Great Wavewas the first woodblock print in a series Katsushika Hokusai called36 Views of Mt. Fuji. Perhaps mistaken for a tsunami, the large rogue wave features menacing white claw- like tips and the use of imported Prussianblue ink. With Mt. Fuji in the distance, the tension-filled wave ascends above the sailors in their long, narrow boats in what is considered a compositional masterpiece.

Observe, admire, and create with the open-ended Plus-Plus Inspired series. With Plus-Plus Inspired, the only instruction is to exercise your imagination. Each tube doubles as a displayable container, filled with Plus-Plus colors drawn from the color palette of iconic works of art, likeHokusai’sThe Great Wave.

Inside each Inspired item you’ll find an educational flyer, where you’ll discover more about each artist, their style, and their life and work.