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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Aiko Fukawa is a Fujisawa-based illustrator who paints cute & colorful animal illustrations in every imaginable color. I’m a big fan of work so I was thrilled to find out she was exhibiting her works in Kyoto during my stay. Lucky me! Again! Her colorful paintings turned the gallery into a magical zoo. Cats, dogs, squirrels and bunnies […]
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Plates, plants, croissants & kokeshi dolls.. Yukuse Yonezu can make anything look quirky and cute! I love how he draws the countless things he draws. The zebra butt is probably my favorite. Yusuke Yonezu is a Tokyo-born illustrator whose works have been featured in both solo- and group exhibitions. He is also the author of various children’s […]
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This week I met the wonderful Hatsuki Miyahara, another illustrator I’ve admired for a long time. Not only did Hatsuki invite me to her house, she also organized a little illustrator-party in Koyto! For six hours I got introduced to six super-talented artists who showed me beautiful, cute, clever, and even hilarious creations in all kinds of styles. I […]
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Japan blog project, day 12 Yesterday was all about colors. Blue sky, pink cherry blossoms (they’re starting to come out!) and rainbow-colored illustrations by Osaka-based artist Hatsuki Miyahara. Another illustrator that stole my heart years ago, and who I was now going to meet in person. Yay!! In person, Hatsuki is as cheerful as her works are. So […]
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