Yuko Shimizu

I will be in a group show in New York. “Beginning Here: 101 Ways”at Visual Arts Gallery (601 W 26 St, Floor 15, NYC) Reception is tomorrow September 9 between 7-9PM. It is a show of 101 alumni from School of Visual Arts. I am honored to be chosen to be a part of this show. (click icon to view the piece)Check out this week’s The New Yorker. For the first time, studio-mate John Hendrix and best friend Marcos Chin and I are all in the same issue with a beautiful cover by our favorite illustrator Istvan Banyai 🙂

Peter Hamlin of HAMBOT just sent me photos from DFN Gallery group show opening. Thanks Peter!If you haven’t checked out the show yet, please do visit. I promise it worth your time. I am not saying this because I am in the show, I am saying this because the show is goooood. Artist in the show include such well known fine artists as: Kojo Griffin, David Humphrey, Julie Heffernan, and also well known illustrators such as; Mark Ryden, Clayton Brothers and Ruth Marten.DFN Gallery 176 Franklin St New York, NY 10013

I had a wonderful time at Art Directors Club’s Annual Illustration Portfolio Review.

Marcos Chin and me at our table (left). With my new “fake brother” Shingo Shimizu at a sake bar (right). Those who are new to the field or working toward becoming an illustrator, make sure you check out the web site by Shawn Barber. His FAQ is just amazing! Also, don’t forget to visit Red Nose Studiosite.Thank you for a wonderful time, and see you all next year!