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Samurai Jack's Stunning Background Art

By Anonymous
Samurai Jack originally aired on Cartoon Network from 2001-2004. The series follows a samurai who is sent into the future by a shape-shifting demon, Aku, seconds before he is able to defeat his nemesis. Jack must find his way back to the past to defeat Aku once and for all to prevent the dystopian future in which Aku rules. The show has inspired many artists with its unique visuals that showcase the diverse factors of this futuristic society. Pictured below are a few backgrounds painted by art director, Scott Wills.





The saturated colors and jagged shapes of these paintings perfectly display the mythical yet grim society that Jack has found himself in. I’ve always been inspired by how handcrafted Scott’s paintings look. To see more of Scott Wills’ work, click here to go to his blog.


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  1. Alicia BarnettSeptember 5, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    I love the stylisation of these images; they're so fluid and inviting, yet they still have a message and a story. The colour choices he uses also conveys what Scott is trying to explain in Jack's world. Thank you for sharing this!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2018 at 9:33 AM

    I like being reminded of how much a master piece Samurai Jack is. The last image is such an iconic scene from the opening o the show. Thanks for posting this.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2018 at 9:14 AM

    This style of art is so cool, I want to learn how to do this.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2018 at 2:15 PM

    This art style is so pretty! It is simple in some places, but still contains lots of interesting details.

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