Autumn heart of kanazawa mariko Japanese illustrator teacher

Japanese illustrator, born in Nagasaki in October 1954, currently lives in Yokohama.

At the age of 45, he decided to start painting, and contributed to the April 2000 issue of the magazine Poetry and Fairy Tales, where he was unexpectedly appreciated by the then editor-in-chief, famous cartoonist and picture book writer Takashi Yanase. In 2001, he won the Best Painting Award of the 21st "Poem and Fairy Tale" illustration Competition, and on January 26, 2002, he opened his first solo exhibition in his own home. In 2008, he participated in the 36th "Modern Children's Art Exhibition" for the first time and won the New Artist award. His works have appeared in magazines, calendars and other print publications, and he has illustrated for Ryoko Asabina's "" (Kai Sungsha, 2007), as well as for a local TV cartoon about Japanese folk tales called" Once On ".

From the initial use of children's watercolor painting tools, watercolor has been used until now. Kanazawa's works are delicate in brushwork and warm in color. The themes of traditional Japanese paintings such as flowers and animals are common, and there are also scenes of daily life, like a postcard sent to the depths of memory.