Well, that’s it. Back in Holland. Bag unpacked, normal life peeking around the corner. No more breathtaking temples and colorful kimonos, no more delicious sake with dinner. No more getting lost because I cannot read Kanji signs. And no more purposely getting lost in crowds and streets for hours… Japan, I’ll miss you! Although I’m starting to […]
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My trip through Japan has been amazing. I’ve met so many talented, warm-hearted artists! On top of that I got close up my journey with a visit to the very funny & sympathetic Kosuke Ajiro. Life is good.. Kosuke Ajiro is an illustrator & graphic designer based in the Eastern part of Tokyo. I met him there for […]
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I’ve been a fan of Yoko Furusho‘s one of a kind illustrations for some years so it’s about time I posted some on this blog. I love her fun & hysterical style and the endless details that continue to pop up the longer you look at her works. Japanese artist Yoko Furusho moved to New […]
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When I visited Yuki Kitazumi and Fumi Koike last week, Yuki gave me a yearbook of the MJ Illustration school which is based in Tokyo. It contains the work of nearly 200 talented illustrators who have attended the school. So now every time I’m a little bored I go trough the book and discover something new.. Like […]
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Looking at these rich illustrations by Japanese illustrator Bannai Taku brings piece to my mind. Great compositions and wonderful, calming colors.. yup, would fit perfectly on any wall in my house! Bannai Taku graduated from Tama Art University and the MJ Illustrations School, which is based in Tokyo. You can follow him on Facebook, Pinterest & his blog […]
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Yesterday I went sightseeing in Shibuya. When I was walking in one of the more quiet streets spotted a lovely little place called called OPA Gallery, that had these beautiful portraits hanging on the wall. I found out they were paint & pencil illustrations by Mana Kawasaki, who draws people, landscapes and still-lives too. So I hang […]
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I came across these works by Natsuki Kurachi on Instagram and was very charmed by the wonderful, long-legged folks in her paintings. So quirky & adorable! Natsuki is currently still studying at Musashino Art University in Tokyo, but already has a quite a large portfolio of works. She has also participated in various solo-and group exhibitions around Japan. […]
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