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  1. Have you ever come across Seiu Ito/Ito Seiu? He was the grandfather of Japanese bondage and did some beautiful pieces, some being sketches of his wife

    1. Yes I have seen some of his art throughout the years, he is on my watch/to do list. Thank you for your suggestion.