Colorful framed artwork of a traditional Japanese kitsune mask with red, white, and black details, surrounded by cherry blossoms, on a dark stormy background.

Whimsical mischief and mysterious oddities.

“My artwork is heavily influenced by my time spent living in Japan”.
- Gemma Doherty


An artist exploration of parallels between Irish and Japanese Folklore. A series of Paintings, Drawings and art pieces featuring mischievous spirits and ghostly apparitions by Irish Artist Gemma Doherty.

Colorful artwork featuring a stylized red fox surrounded by red maple leaves, a fan, and vibrant background elements.

Kitsune onna (狐女)

Acrylic gouache on canvas 30cm x 24cm.

A painting of a white cat with skull pattern markings, surrounded by peonies.

Dokuroneko (どくろネコ)

Acrylic gouache on canvas 24cm x 18cm.

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Colorful traditional Japanese-style painting of an anthropomorphic fox in kimono surrounded by flames, seated with paws near chin.

Kitsunebi (狐火)

Acrylic gouache on canvas 30cm x 24cm.

A painting of a Japanese Yokai with a stylized face, black hair, and a long neck with peony tattoo.

Rokurokubi (ろくろ首)

Acrylic gouache on canvas 30cm x 24cm.

A colorful painting of a koi fish swimming in vibrant blue waves, framed and displayed on a dark surface.

Kingyo (金魚)

Acrylic gouache on canvas 24cm x 18cm

Close-up of a decorative Japanese dragon artwork on a circular canvas, featuring a black, gray, and gold dragon with bright yellow eyes, clouds, and orange accents.

Ryū (竜)

Acrylic gouache on canvas 20cm across.

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