Meet Itō Jakuchū

Hi! I’m Itō Jakuchū. Do you want to make paintings that pop? Let me show you how I use dark backgrounds and bright colors to draw unforgettable birds! I painted beautiful paintings in Japan almost 200 years ago, but people still love my unique art.

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