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Katsushika Hokusai

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“Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, painter, and printmaker of the Edo period. He is best known for iconic works like "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," which profoundly influenced both Japanese art and Western artists.”

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The manifesto · 10 principles

See art as a lifelong path of self-cultivation, not merely a profession.
Aim to create work that endures beyond your own life, not just work that succeeds in the moment.
Let age not limit ambition, because creativity can deepen throughout a lifetime.
Value discipline over comfort; steady effort matters more than inspiration alone.
Be willing to change, reinvent yourself, and keep moving forward through different stages of life.
Observe life closely and draw from direct experience rather than relying only on convention.
Seek to understand the essence of nature and the world, and let that understanding guide your work.
Take your art seriously, but never believe you have reached perfection.
Work with relentless persistence; if you keep practicing, your skill will continue to grow even in old age.
Keep learning and improving every day, because true mastery is never finished.