Profile

1980

Design painter for couture kimono shop

Began painting original designs on specialty packaging, Japanese tapestry, and book covers

2004

(Apr) Gallery exhibit in Arashiyama, Kyoto

Featured on “Sutekina Furusato Ume Tambou” (YTV Osaka)

2005

(Apr) Gallery exhibit in Arashiyama, Kyoto

(Nov) Gallery exhibit in Kyoto

(Dec) Started teaching Japanese postcard painting class

2006

(Mar) Published collection of works (Sakura)

(Dec) Exhibit in Aichi prefecture

2007

(Jan~Jul) Held postcard painting class at renowned Tachikichi Cultural School

(Mar) Gallery exhibit in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Keihan Department Store Gallery exhibit in Osaka

(Jun) Exhibit at Bergamot Station Art Center, Santa Monica, CA

(Oct) Exhibition of postcard painting class students’ work (Kyoto)

(Nov) Showcased at “Dream in Kobe” art exhibition in Kobe

(Dec) Exhibition at Asia American Symphony’s Christmas Charity, Palos Verdes, CA

2008

(Mar) Gallery exhibit in Arashiyama, Kyoto

Keihan Department Store Gallery exhibit, Osaka