【Traditional Japanese Animation Background Art】 This is a high-quality reproduction of “Japanese Winter: Niigata, Echigo-Tsumari” by animation art director Yoichi Watanabe. Printed using giclée printing, this reproduction achieves exceptionally high fidelity with high-definition, vivid colors, recreating the appearance of paint applied directly to watercolor paper. Created in 2022. Includes Yoichi Watanabe's handwritten signature. Paper Size: 364mm (H) × 257mm (W) *Not framed. Only the artwork is sold. *If out of stock, we will restock. Please wait until the product is back in stock. *Please note that the product images are digital and may differ in color from the actual reproduction. Additionally, the color of the product image may vary depending on your monitor. Career Born in 1979 in Aichi Prefecture. After graduating from art school, he worked for a background art company. From 2006 to 2009 he worked for Studio Ghibli. In 2011, he established VASA Entertainment and became the president of the company. Since "Howl's Moving Castle", he has participated in many Studio Ghibli productions as a background artist. Most prominent work as art director "Mizugumo Monmon"/ released at the Ghibli Museum Art director for “Neon Genesis: Impacts” released at the Japanese Anime Trade Fair Art director for "Okko’s inn” by DLE and Madhouse *Winning the 42nd Japan Academy Award for Best Animated Film