Yeah
They remind me strongly of sumi-e paintings.
( mofaha, Sat 12 Apr 2008, 1:11, archived)

I had to google that. I can see the similarity for sure.

( Ttssattsr REMOTOBEWTS, Sat 12 Apr 2008, 1:12, archived)

I just googled it too
fuck there are some horrible contemporary examples.
( mofaha, Sat 12 Apr 2008, 1:17, archived)