Set includes a specially made box of Holbein paints containing colours used by the director.
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Japanese animation studio is searching for a hard-to-find product used by the director to create anime for many years.
Often-overlooked detail reveals why Studio Ghibli films connect with audiences on such a deep level.
This latest themed set of 20 colored pencils is inspired by the Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji series by master artisan Katsushika Hokusai.
Legendary anime producer Toshio Suzuki makes it look easy in his video lesson, but is our worst artist on staff beyond help?
Come for Toshio Suzuki’s easy, step-by-step instructions, stay for the hidden Ghibli gems in the office.
Professional manga artist deftly displays his artistic skill progression from kindergarten to the present.
Professional artist sheds light on Studio Ghibli’s unusual take on artistic perspective in the famous anime, but is it really a big deal?
At first you’ll be impressed with this drawing, but then you’ll want to laugh when you scroll down to see the rest.



















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