Beautiful blossoms. The red autumn sun. Stormy Seas. Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist who celebrated the beauty of Japan and its rich history. Epic paintings. Divine drawings. Wondrous woodblock prints. Born around 1760, Katsushika Hokusai continues to inspire and influence artists around the world. Enjoy his artwork too on the recycled zip pockets. KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI Fuji from Gotenyama, 1830-32 © Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Red Fuji, Mountains in Clear Weather, 1831 © Peter Willi ARTOTHEK, The Great Wave, 1831