Japanese painting skull

Canvases have always been omnipresent in Japanese decoration, from early prints such as The Great Wave of Kanagawa to more modern, trendy canvases like this Japanese Skull Painting. Their style has of course evolved from the ukiyo-e artistic movement, which featured landscapes, samurai, yokai (Japanese folk creatures), depictions of Buddha and erotic scenes, to a more diversified style. However, even if today's Japanese paintings have a more modern style derived from printing techniques and artistic trends, the same Japanese motifs and cultural references have been preserved: samurai, flowers, bamboo, geishas, koi carp, sakura cherry trees and all manner of mythological creatures such as dragons and demons.

Japanese paintings have also greatly influenced Western artists in the design and creation of their own canvases. What's more, Japanese decorative objects are increasingly present in our homes. More and more people are becoming attracted to them, as many are beginning to appreciate the unique and distinctive style of these canvases.

Japanese interior design, characterized by its Zen atmosphere, is undoubtedly at the origin of paintings like this Japanese Skull Painting. Designers and decorators the world over are inspired by these homes, which have long been proven to promote peace of mind and calm in everyday life. With this in mind, we'd like to take a look at this Japanese Skull picture and give you some tips on how to easily integrate it into any of your living spaces and show it off to its best advantage.

Why install a Japanese picture in your home?

Before analyzing in depth the design of this Japanese Skull picture and seeing how it can be set off against your decorative objects (lamps, candles, furniture, lighting fixtures, rugs, chairs, tables, armchairs, sofas, cushions...), décor, colors and decorative style (antique, Scandinavian, modern...) already present in your home, we'd like to quickly remind you why it's preferable to opt for a Japanese picture like this one rather than a classic picture with a mainstream, industrial style.

First of all, it's important to ask yourself what it is that makes you so fond of Japanese culture. Perhaps it's because it's a country you visit often, or perhaps it's because of the designs of that country that you particularly appreciate. Whatever the case, it's important that you have a minimum affinity with Japanese culture and its drawings. In fact, owning a painting like this Japanese Skull Painting is a way of doing so without having to travel. But above all, it's a decorative piece designed to make your home, or at least one of your living spaces, a place that's uniquely yours, with a cosy, cocooning atmosphere. Installing objects you love makes you feel at home, because your personal tastes are reflected in the components of the space you live in every day. Unconsciously, this makes us happier and more energetic than if the room were empty and impersonal. That's why, if Japanese culture is close to your heart, a Japanese painting is a much better choice than a mass-market piece whose sole purpose is to look pretty.

Where to hang this Japanese Skull painting ?

Having taken the time to see why, if you appreciate the Japanese style, it's best to create a personal space with decorations like this Japanese Skull Painting. Let's analyze the pros and cons of the rooms in which you can install this painting.

The most common place to put this painting is in the dining room, because it's a large room that receives a lot of light, and it's easy to find a wall with enough space to accommodate this painting. Be careful, however, to keep enough space around the picture and not to place it too close to a shelf, cabinet or chest of drawers, otherwise it will be oppressed and won't stand out well in the room. Secondly, this Japanese Skull Painting can be hung in a bedroom. This gives it personality, and means you'll always have Japanese culture and its traditional designs close to you when you sleep. Finally, the kitchen and toilet are the two most suitable rooms for this painting, provided you have the space and your wallpaper and curtains share complementary colors. If you'd like to hang it in the bathroom, that's also a possibility, but be careful not to hang it right next to the shower or bath so as not to risk damaging the canvas with drops of water.

How to enhance this Japanese Skull picture ?

Once you've decided on the room in which you'd like to hang this painting, you'll need to choose the wall on which to place it. If your furniture configuration and room layout don't allow for several choices, you won't need to think about it. But if you do have several choices, it's a good idea to display the canvas in the middle of the wall, leaving some distance around it to make it stand out in the room and create a warm atmosphere.

Also, make sure you don't display this Japanese Skull Painting too far from the room's lighting, whether natural or artificial, as otherwise its colors may not stand out to their best advantage. Finally, as for the walls, if you have the choice, we recommend you use a natural light source so that its hue is not slightly altered by the color reflected by a lamp, bulb or lampshade.