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Updates - Archive - Yuko Shimizu - page 31

Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimizu

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

Thank You IDEA (アイデア) MAGAZINE

Japanese design magazine idea(アイデア) issue No.338 just came out this week. Special feature: Post Pop Graphics. The issue has ten page feature of my work including rather long interview on how I started working as an illustrator in the New York, difference between Japanese and western illustration markets, advice for those who aim to work in the world market, etc.Besides a big thank you that goes to editor Ms. Makie Kubo, this feature has a very special meaning for me.I have moved to New York exactly 10 years ago from Tokyo, and although my work has been commissioned, published and/or featured in many countries around the world, I had yet worked with a Japanese client, and this is the first time my work was officially introduced to the Japanese art/design community. It really means a lot to me.

I will post the actual pages on PRESS SECTION soon. For now, you can see all the featured artists’ works and purchase info on idea Magazine site.

A Stocking Stuffer Idea

Christmas is only two weeks away. Have you finished all your holiday shopping yet?Here is a stocking stuffer suggestion from me. My agent over in London, CIA (Central Illustration Agency) has come out with a cool weekly desk calendar yet again. Fifty-two illustrators each created a page of original image, this year’s theme was: words that have ‘ace’ somewhere. Mine is “placebo”. This calendar is £7 in the UK and £12 elsewhere. A must have for illustration fans.

Finally, Finally, Finally…

Ladies and gentlemen, I have added 12 new, yes 12 new, images to RECENT ILLUSTRATIONS section. I cannot believe I hadn’t added any new illustrations since August 10!! It may actually be the longest on record. Ugh. It is quite embarrassing. Never again.I am hoping that I learn from this, and start updating the section more often. But in the meantime, don’t forget to check out my blog which gets updated more frequently. I just added a new post there today as well.

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Other Stuff…

My website not updated often enough…? OK, that’s true. I will get on it soon. To see recent illustrations, please check my blog which gets updated more often.

Back From Hong Kong

I just got back from judging First Greater China Illustration Awards. We had a wonderful time judging by seeing some really strong works especially in unpublished category. Future of illustration in Greater China is bright! Congratulations on all the winners and applicants. The results will be released next February together with the publication of the Award Annual.Big thank you to everyone at Hong Kong Society of Illustrators and Hong Kong Productivity Council.

Shhhhh…! Secret Project Sneak Peek

I just finished a collaboration project with cool messenger bag brand tauschefrom Germany. Right now I cannot reveal much of the images other than some detail shot.That there will be 8 hand-painted special one-of-a-kind bags revealed and available soon in tausche store in Daikanyama, Tokyo. I am participating in this project together with artist friends Thomas Fuchs, Thilo Rothacker and Gary Taxali.

I will let you know more details as soon as I can!


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October-November Traveling Schedule

When I am in my studio, I don’t have enough time for anything other than work and work related things. So when universities, colleges and/or design organizations invite me to speak, I try my best to fit as many as I can into my schedule. (Although, unfortunately I cannot schedule them all recently.)

October and November have been extremely busy months for me.

I was at CCA in San Francisco mid month, then last week there was a one day trip up to Western Connecticut State University, then meeting with a faculty and students from Art Institute Florida the following day. Next week, I will be meeting with Marywood University at Type Directors Club as well as attending at School of Visual Art MFA Illustration program open house.

And the grand finale of all these is at the late month in Hong Kong for illustration competition judging and conference.

I have to admit that I over-scheduled and a bit exhausted, but I am looking forward to all the upcoming event, and of course a bit of a quiet time in December.

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