An original Pencil drawing by Paul Stowe of a Japanese Samurai Fighting Helmet and Mask, This Japanese helmet (kabuto) and accompanying half-mask (mempo) form part of the elaborate suits of armor worn by the samurai (military nobility akin to the knights of Europe) of feudal Japan. The kabuto has laced, lacquered scales, or kozane, to protect the nape of the neck.

Drawn as always on smooth Bristol Board with Faber Castell 9000 series pencils and a Tomo Zero eraser - size for this drawing was 55cm X 35cm


Following a 20 year Hiatus Paul picked up his pencils again and started drawing back in 2012. Turning professional in 2016 Paul has won accolades across the globe, initially exhibiting and selling work in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand he now resides in the centre for contemporary British Art and the Tate Modern Gallery, St. Ives, cornwall.
From his open studio and commercial gallery in the town he spends hours, weeks and months drawing incredibly detailed images inspired by the plethora of artists and art in the local area.
His work is on permanent display in the Stowe Gallery of St. Ives and with individual and corporate collections across the world.


*Images showing the drawing in a frame and in various room settings are for illustration purposes only.