I am from the city called Yokohama, Japan. Since Yokohama developed as a major seaport, Western style quickly spread and was embraced by Japanese culture. I grew up influenced by the modern western environment, enjoying looking at Norman Rockwell’s posters, illustrated pin up girls and so on, which stimulated my interests in American culture.
After working at an advertising agency in Japan, I came to New York City for an intensive study of illustration. At the School of Visual Arts. I developed my linear drawing style and sense of color.People's feelings or characters are important for my work. I love observing people and drawing them with my unique view and sense of humor. In Japan, my major in university was literature. I still love to read. This reading leads me to continue to explore different cultures and worlds. In turn, this helps me to introduce the views of others through my illustration.
 

Sep.2007: Group show, Super Phat, at SVA gallery in New York City.

Mar.2007: Illustration West 45 Exhibition at Billy Shire Fine Arts Gallery, CA.

July.2006: Selected in Curvy 3, a magazine issued in Australia, whitch introduces the most exciting new female graphic designers and illustrators from around the world. Check here.

Nov.2006: Selected in Illustration West 45, held by The Society of Illustrators of LA.

May.2006: Interview with ISH magazine, Singapore

Mar.2006: Selected in American Illustration 25

Apr.2005: Solo show at Hayato Gallery in New York City.

Mar.2005: Chosen by American Illustration

Nov.2004: Published on the online illustration magazine, Clandestina.colors Vol.,29

Nov.2004: "Night of 1,000 Drawings" Group show at ARTISTS SPACE, SOHO in New York City. (Two pieces of her work were sold)

May.2004: " Selected Works from Thesis Projects" Group show at Visual Arts Gallery, in New York City.(Three pieces of her work were sold)

Mar.2004: Selected in American Illustration 23

Dec.2003: "Aozora" Environmental Picture Book Competition, Selected as one of the Runner-Up Prize
 The All Nippon Airways(ANA) Group held International Picture Book Competition,which was designed to raise awareness of environmental issues. The competition,"Aozora'(means blue sky),was supported by Japan UNESCO and the Ministry of the Environment of Japan.

Nov.2003: Selected in American Illustration 22

Oct.2003: "The Turning Page" Group show at AIGA Gallery in NYC ,exhibited handmade illustration book.

Feb.2003: "Magazine Rack" Group show at SVA Gallery in NYC.
Client list
  • The New York Times
  • O,The Oprah Magazine
  • The Boston Business Journal
  • New York Magazine
  • Yoga Journal magazine
  • Technical Analysisi of Stocks & Commodities Magazine
  • New York Press
  • Bitch Magazine
  • Domino Magazine
  • 11211 Magazine
  • THE IMPROPER BOSTONIAN
  • Baltimore Magazine
  • Random House
  • New York Walker
  • Japion and other Japanese editarial media like The U.S. Front Line / Tama Publishing Inc (Tokyo)/ PICKY'S
  • Syuei-sya International Publishing (Tokyo, Japan)
  • NHK
  • Vans