Beautiful Korean Manhwa

I think there is some misconceptions about comic book art at least between those who are casual art consumers. I can't count the number of times I've heard knock on comic books and manga as not being art and just childish entertainment material.

Well, whenever I hear that type of talk I always wish I could pull out The Bride of the Water God by Yun Mi-kyung which has some of the most beautiful Korean art I've ever seen. The mix of traditional art and modern use of digital screen-tones and affects bring a whole new ambiance.

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There is a delicate balance between the original watercolor art and the print-this is a full color illustration in the third volume I believe. There are of course many more amazing artists creating manga and comic books but Yun Mi-Kyung is one of my favorites.