Bring dark drama to your next project with this anime-inspired portrait of a long-haired ninja, shown with red eyes, a forehead protector, a knife at the neck and a blade rising behind the shoulder. The red moon, circling crows, clouds and rectangular frame give it the feel of a finished scene rather than a simple character head, which will appeal to Naruto fans who like their embroidery with a colder, more ominous edge. Worked in 6 thread colours, it relies on strong contrast between black, red, white, grey and beige to make the face and symbols read clearly.
Because it is a dense, heavily stitched design, it suits sturdier bases best: think the back of a black denim jacket, a heavyweight hoodie, a canvas tote or the front panel of a backpack. The block of dark stitching gives the portrait real presence on plain fabrics, while the red moon stands out especially well on charcoal, black and deep stone shades. With 12 sizes available from 3 inch to 10 inch, it can work as a smaller chest or sleeve accent or as a larger statement panel where you want the full framed composition to show.
