The Kintsugi Tiger
Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of kintsugi - finding and creating beauty in what’s been broken - this prowling tiger is rendered in deep Payne's grey with stripes, fur, and accents of gold mica tracing through its form like mended fractures. But that gold strengthens the cracks, reminding us that in our resiliency, we find some of our greatest and most beautiful strengths,12×23″, ink, archival watercolor, and gold mica pigment on heavy Arches cold press paper with dappled edges.
Original & Prints Available
The Fire Horse - 2026 Zodiac
Born from ink and watercolor on Arches hot press, this fire horse rears through waves of gold — mane ablaze, hooves striking air. Painted by Lor Begent, a queer, apprenticeship-trained artist rooted in Japanese tattoo tradition, this piece channels the raw power of the 2026 Fire Horse zodiac year. Deep burnt sienna, molten gold, and storm-blue swirl together in flowing lines that echo irezumi composition — bold, alive, and unapologetically wild.Specialty prints in this series of only 13 are hand-embellished with gold mica pigment on a Somerset Velvet watercolor-like paper.
Hand-Embellished Prints Available
Peony in Payne's Grey
A bold golden peony erupts from a cascade of Payne’s grey leaves - Japanese tattoo/irezumi composition meets fine art painting. 18×24″, ink, archival watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and gold mica pigment on heavy Arches hot press watercolor paper. This piece was my first large painting I was able to do after falling ill - representing resilience, the patience found in nature, and turning pain into something beautiful.
Original & Prints Available
IN BLOOM
A feminine form emerges in three-quarter profile, her massive crown of rose-like spiral curls overtaking the composition - part portrait, part botanical, part ethereal. 20×20″ illustration available for limited run of 60 giclée prints.
Limited Edition Prints Available
THE ENTANGLED SERIES (ONGOING)
Elongated portraits of feminine figures with flowing, almost living hair - each figure rendered in rich detail against a saturated background. The hair coils, tangles, and spills beyond the frame, blurring the line between figure and ornament. 10×30″ each, illustrations on Somerset Velvet paper. Series ongoing with new panels coming in 2026.
Prints Available
Pink & Gold Floral Series
A trio of irezumi-inspired florals — a blush pink lotus with gold mica veining, and two dark peonies in black ink with gold accents against soft pink washes. 8×8″ each, ink, archival watercolor, and gold mica pigment on Arches hot press watercolor paper.
Set Available
THE FU DOG GUARDIAN
A teal-bodied guardian lion in mid-leap, its golden spiral mane and tail blazing with movement. Inspired by traditional Japanese tattoo, Pink spiral markings dot the body - fierce and fantastical in equal measure. 10×20″, ink and archival watercolor on Arches hot press paper.
Original Available
ELEGY OF THE IMPERMANENT TRIO
A commissioned triptych exploring the beauty in decay — three 18×24″ paintings that are equal parts eerie and elegant. Illustration printed on Somerset Velvet paper. Originals sold. Prints available on Etsy.
SOLD - PRINTS AVAILABLE
BLACK CHRYSANTHEMUM
A sweeping black chrysanthemum spirals open in bold, layered petals, its curves accented with golden yellow highlights and surrounded by dramatic curling leaves. Painted in classic irezumi-inspired composition on a warm, warm wash background — dense, graphic, and full of movement. 10x20", ink and archival watercolor on Arches hot press paper.
Sold - Prints available
Meredith
Braids that blur into plumage, freckled skin mapped like constellations, gold that frames her like something sacred. She’s watching you decide whether to look closer. Limited edition of 10 on Somerset Velvet Giclée, 10x30”. Signed and numbered.
limited prints available
MINI PAINTINGS
Three miniatures packed with detail at just 4×10″ each.
Photo 1: Gold & Green Peony - lush golden petals and dark foliage in irezumi-inspired style on a warm, tea-toned background. Archival watercolor, gouache, ink, and mica pigment on Arches hot press paper.
SOLD.
Photo 2: Mini Boobapede - a rare small-scale piece from the Madame Series. A woman-centipede figure posed against a mint green tile backdrop. Archival watercolor, gouache, ink, and mica pigment on Arches hot press paper.
AVAILABLE.
Photo 3: Black & Payne’s Grey Peony & Buds - a moody peony in full bloom with unfurling buds, rendered in deep black and cool Payne's grey. Archival watercolor and ink on Arches hot press paper.
AVAILABLE.
CUSTOM PIECES
A selection of recent commissions. Each piece is designed in collaboration with the collector and hand-painted and/or illustrated to order. Inquire about commissioning your own original.
The Madame Series
The Madame Series (aka Bugs with Boobs) - a fantastical growing set of insect figures with exaggerated feminine forms, balancing the grotesque with the gorgeous. 9×12″ each (1 & 3), ink and watercolor on Arches cold press paper (approx. 1″ white border included). Originals available. Second, Madame Centipede, is a 10x30" illustration available for print.
About the artist
Lor Bēgent is a queer, disabled, self-taught and apprenticeship-trained artist with deep roots in Japanese tattoo tradition. After beginning their tattoo career, severe illness left them in the dark - unable to tolerate light, in chronic pain, unable to create at all. Over years, they painstakingly re-taught themselves how to draw, digitally illustrate, and paint again by tracing their own work from bed. Most of their work is still made from bed - mythological beasts, gold-veined florals, surreal feminine figures that hold your gaze, and everything fierce and strange in between. The line work is learned under the needle. The gold is earned. Nothing looks away.
CONTACT
Use this form to inquire about any available pieces or commissioned work.
I look forward to chatting with you.
Thank you
I will respond to the e-mail you provided as soon as possible.