This brief article explores the work of Friedrich Stowasser (1928-2000), an Austrian artist who modified his name throughout his career, eventually settling upon the invented name of Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Both Hundertwasser's original Slavic surname and his invented surname mean about the same: hundred waters. Both names illustrate the artist's love of water and concerns about planetary ecology. The article describes his use of the Japanese art form of Ukiyo-e in his woodblock prints that express his continual concerns about the environment and remind the viewer of the importance water conservation. Representative of Hundertwasser's Japanese woodblock print portfolio is the print "The Rain Falls Far From Us," demonstrating his love of the curved line and vivid colors to communicate ideas about nature. Hundertwasser's life is best defined by his devotion to art and ecology. Investigating the ways that his artwork brings ecological issues to public notice helps students to understand the integral role that art plays in expressing universal ideas and concerns.