Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimizu

Award winning Japanese illustrator based in New York City and instructor at School of Visual Arts.

PIXELATED The Art of Digital Illustration opens

Dear friend and fellow illustrator Scott Bakal has curated an exhibition of digital illustration. The show just opened in New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, CT.
I have a piece in this great show of contemporary illustrators who use digital process to create their illustrations.
I won’t be able to attend the opening reception, but if you are near by, please go stop by: August 3 (Friday) 5:30 – 8:00PM.

You can read about the show and see the installation view on Scott’s blog.

Venice Illustration Workshop is back

I always have an amazing time teaching illustration workshop in Venice, Italy, getting to know participants in a fantastic setting of a magical city.

And, it will be back again this summer! This will be the last summer I am teaching this workshop, so don’t miss out.
Space is limited to 15-18 students, first come, first served. Hands on personal approach to illustration according to your strength and weakness.
To learn more about it, and download applicatin form, visit organizer Associazione Culturale Teatrio’s website, or e-mail [email protected]

first ever signing event

Outside was cold, but inside the Bowery Hotel was hot.
Art and literary journal H.O.W.’s 8th issue launch party and charity event took place last night.
My first monograph just came out in fall, so it was also my first ever signing event. Thank you for those who came stop by and picked up the book. I also donated a framed print for their charity auction.
If any local bookstore is interested in having me for signing event, or just to sign the books you have, feel free to contact me.

Group Shows, Group Shows!

So far, two (possibly three) more group shows are scheduled in the month of September.

I will post more details when I am back from Italy.

San Diego ComiCon Special Charity Event

On Friday, July 22, one night only charity exhibition/auction will take place during San Diego Comic-Con.Artists have created one of a kind original piece inspired by Ak ira Kurosawa movies. I am donating a new work to this event. Bid on them, own a new piece of art and support a good cause.  I have posted this event on my blog.
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