01. 2023

The Ink Dark Moon

Wrap around cover and endpaper for Vintage Classics love poetry 'The Ink Dark Moon' by Ono no Komachi and Izumi Shikibu.
This is a part of delux gift editions along with 'Sonnets' by William Shakespeare (illustration by Clive Hicks-Jenkins), and 'Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair' by Pablo Neruda (illustration by Jesús Cisneros Laguna). Book design by Suzanne Dean, published by Penguin Random House.

12.2022

Here're some end-of-year updates!

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Botanical experiment

127 x 179 mm
ink on paper

Loro Piana ink workshop

I held five days of workshops at Loro Piana Ginza to celebrate new Cocoon Collection in October.
Along with my live paintings and small talks, the workshop included;
1. Playing with movement of ink and water
2. Drawing botanical creatures with ink

It was amazing seeing a lot of creative experiments. Thank you for everyone who joined the workshop!

'Brillantina' has been longlisted by dPictus!

Excited to share the news that the picture book 'Brillantina' has been longlisted by dPictus, unpublished Picturebook Showcase.
'Brillantina' is written by Marta Benoffi, illustrated by me and published by Aquiluna.

More about the book : www.aquiluna.it/index.html

10. 2020

Horizon

Expressions of horiozon in dune. Comissioned by The Founder's Office. More images here.

Horizon (Dusk no.2)
25 x 25 cm
acrylic, ink and poster paint on paper

Horizon (Day no.2)
25 x 25 cm
acrylic, ink and poster paint on paper

06. 2022

Longlisted at World Illustration Award 2022

I've been longlisted at World Illustration Awards by AOL and Directory of Illustration in the children's publishing category!
This image was made for one of the pages from the children's book "The World Awaits", story by Tomos Roberts, published by Farshore Books.

　　 My entry here: https://theaoi.com/wia/?work=nomoco-the-world-awaits

　　 All longlisted artists on AOI's website: https://theaoi.com/wia

original drawing

04. 2022

I'm taking over my UK agent POCKO's account this week from 4 - 9 April.
I'm planning to share my work environment, quick drawing sessions and sketchbooks along with my work. Hope you can join me and enjoy it!

www.instagram.com/pocko

12. 2021

Happy Holidays! I wish you the best of health and happiness.

11. 2021

"The Great Realisation" nominated for Kate Greenaway Medal

My illustrations for "The Great Realisation" has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2022!
This is the most prestigious picture books award in the UK that annually recognises "distinguished illustration in a book for children",
and I am absolutely amazed and honoured!

You can see all nominated titles here; https://carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/cilip-kate-greenaway-medal-nominated-titles-2022

　 　Title: The Great Realisation
　 　Published by Farshore Books (United Kingdom)
　 　Pages: 32
　 　Format: Hardback
　 　ISBN: 0755501500
　 　Author: Tomos Roberts
　 　Illustrator: Nomoco
　 　Editor: Emily Lamm
　 　Creative director: Tiffany Leeson
　 　Designer: Anna Lubecka

Original ink drawings :)

11. 2021

Autumn is upon us. More mini paitings from the series coming soon!

(left) Autumn (persimmon) | (right) Autumn (carpinus laxiflora)
12 x 12 cm | 12 x 10 cm
ink on paper

10. 2020

『十三の軌跡展』 (13 Traces)

(jp) 弘重ギャラリーでおこなわれる、エビオモ展・ミタカ展・LABO展大賞受賞者記念展覧会『十三の軌跡展』に参加します。
絵画教室と版画工房の会員さんたちの展覧会で、私はいつものインク作品とは違う版画作品のみ（リトグラフ／シルクスクリーン／モノタイプ）を９点展示しています。
28日（木）14:00 - 17:00 は在廊しています。お気軽にお立ち寄りください。

　　 場所： 弘重ギャラリー　渋谷区恵比寿南2-10-4 ARTCUBE EBIS 1F･B1F 地図
　　 日時： 2021年10月26日(火) - 31日(日)　11:00 - 19:00　*最終日は17:00まで
　　 www.hiroshige-gallery.com

(en) I'm participating in the group exhibition "Jusan no Kisekiten" (13 Traces) at HIROSHIGE Gallery in Tokyo, an exhibition by artists from Atelier Ebis.
I'm exhibiting only printmaking pieces such as lithography, silcskreen and monotype - quite diffrent from my usual inky stuff!
I'll be at the gallery on 28th, from 14:00 - 17:00 so please come and say hello if you're around.

　　 26 - 31 October 2021, Open daily 11:00 - 19:00, *31st closes at 17:00
　　 at HIROSHIGE Gallery, ART CUBE EBIS 1F/B1F, 2-10-4 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo map
　　 www.hiroshige-gallery.com

(left) Tree woman's sister / (right) Tree woman　 　　 　　
29 x 35.5 cm
lithograph, silkscreen

8 girls 1 bird
38.5 x 28 cm
lithograph

Dance
56.5 x 45 cm
monotype

REALLY REALLY REALLY
50 x 39 cm
lithograph

10. 2021

Turin International Book Fair

Two picture books "Sono Fatto Così" and "Brillantina" will be exhibited at the Turin International Book Fair. Please drop by if you're around!
"Sono Fatto Così" and "Brillantina" are written by Marta Benoff, illustrated by me and published by Aquiluna this year.

　　14 - 18 October 2021
　　10:00 - 20:00 on Thurs, Sun and Mon / 10:00 - 21:00 on Fri and Sat
　　at Lingotto Fiere, Via Nizza, 294, Torino, Italy

　　Booth info : www.salonelibro.it/visita/catalogo-espositori.html?option=com_exhibitors&view=exhibitor_card&Id=1555

　　Books info : www.aquiluna.it/index.html

09. 2021

Shortlisted at World Illustration Award 2021

Excited to share the news that I've been shortlisted at World Illustration Awards by AOL and Directory of Illustration in the editorial category!

　　 My entry here: https://theaoi.com/wia/?work=nomoco-the-happiness-handbook

　　 All shortlisted artists on AOI's website: https://theaoi.com/wia

　　 Online galleries of work in context, sketches, flipthroughs: https://theaoi.com/showcase/world-illustration-awards-2021

08. 2021

THE WORLD AWAITS

I illustrated the picture book "THE WORLD AWAITS", story written by Tomos Roberts, published by Farshore Books, UK.
Uplifting poetry with full of encouraging words!

"With each good word,
and each good deed,
the global goodness grows."

07. 2021

Lithography

Botanical Garden
29.5 x 35.5 cm
lithograph

06. 2021

"Sono fatto così" and "Brillantina" for charities in Italy

I made these picture books "Sono Fatto Così" and "Brillantina" with Marta Benoffi in 2015 - 2016, and they're finally released in Italy!
The book sales will be donated to two Italian charities; Fondazione Theodora Onlus and U.G.I Onlus.
The charity champaign ends on 24th June. The books will be sold in selected book shopd after the champaign.

"Sono fatto così" (Just the way I am) is a sweet tale about a young tree who has a different trait to the others; it floats!
We are all different and it doesn't matter how others look at us - the story shows the freedom to be yourself.

"Brillantina" is an empowering story of a dim, metropolitan lamp who wants to shine.
It tells the story of serene self-affirmation - we have our own light within us, and it's up to us to make it shine.

The worlds of Marta's stories are charming and uplifting. I truly enjoyed working on the pictures and I think it makes you smile too :)
Hardcover, 20 x 20 cm, 30 pages full colour. All original images drawn with ink. More info below (in Italian);

　　Book info : https://www.aquiluna.it/index.html

　　Fondazione Theodora Onlus helps hospitalized children : https://it.theodora.org
　　Donation description : https://www.eppela.com/it/projects/30416-regaliamo-un-audiolibro-ai-bambini-in-ospedale

　　U.G.I Onlus supports children with cancer : https://www.ugi-torino.it
　　Donation description : https://www.eppela.com/it/projects/30449-nutriamoci-di-lettura

06. 2021

Longlisted at World Illustration Award 2021

I've been longlisted at World Illustration Awards by AOL and Directory of Illustration in the editorial category!
The image is made for the opening page of the article ‘The happiness Handbook’, in Health magazine which focuses on women’s health. The article describes 10 small but effective ways to help the feeling of joyfulness flourish. My idea is to create an atmosphere of joy with a gathering of happy women inspired by petals of blooming nature.

　　 My entry here: https://theaoi.com/wia/?work=nomoco-the-happiness-handbook

　　 All longlisted artists on AOI's website: https://theaoi.com/wia

06. 2021

Earth Day Doodle :)

03. 2021

『たいせつな気づき』- The Great Realisation in Japanese

(JP) 絵本『たいせつな気づき』（原題：The Great Realisation）が出版されました。
舞台は、コロナウイルスを経てより良くなったいつかの未来。一人の男の子が、お気に入りの物語をせがみます。
そして、2020年に起きた、ウイルスをきっかけに人々が人間らしさを取り戻したときのお話が始まります。

トモス・ロバーツ 著、大嶋野々花 訳、創元社から出版されています。全３２ページ、絵はインクとアクリルを使って描きました。 詳しくはこちら。

(EN) Japanese edition of the book "The Great Realisation" by Tomos Roberts is launched now!
It's a hopeful bedtime story in response to the Covid-19 pandemic we are currently facing, and our possible future.
Illustrated by me, translated by Nonoka Ohno, published by Sogensha. Originally published by Egmont UK in 2020.

More information on Japanese edition here, English edition here.

02. 2021

『たいせつな気づき』- The Great Realisation in Japanese

(JP) 絵本『たいせつな気づき』（原題：The Great Realisation）が日本語に翻訳されました。
激しい変化の起きているこの時代に生きる人たちのための、希望に満ちたおとぎ話です。
トモス・ロバーツ 著、大嶋野々花 訳、創元社から２月２５日に出版されます。 詳しくはこちら。

(EN) Picture book "The Great Realisation" is now translated into Japanese!
It's a hopeful bedtime story written by Tomos Roberts, originally published by Egmont (UK), HarperKids (USA) and HarperCollins Children's (Australia) in 2020.
Japanese edition is translated by Nonoka Ohno, and will be published by Sogensha on 25th February. More information here

01. 01. 2021

Happy New Year! Wishing you a bright 2021 :)

12. 2020

KADO Charity Project

Mini animated illustration for the charity project ‘KADO’, launched by POCKO x MONOPO together with 13 artists with audio by Zing Audio, in support of 13 different charity organisations. This specific image is to support Abortion Support Network.

Visit the link for more info! : www.pocko.social/the-kado-project

12. 2020

Artichoke (from sketchbook)
9 x 13 cm
ink on paper

12. 2020

"Mental health / The crisis self-quarantine will never cure", illustration for Faith Magazine.

09. 2020

Pink Cloud
16 x 14.5 cm
ink on paper

08. 2020

Lithography

Tree Woman Blue
29 x 35.5 cm (paper size)
lithograph

08. 2020

Lithography

Gathering
44 x 29 cm (paper size)
lithograph

07. 2020

THE GREAT REALISATION

I illustrated the picture book "THE GREAT REALISATION", story written by Tomos Roberts (Tomfoolery), published by Egmont Books UK.

It's a hopeful bedtime story for a time of change. First performed online in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tomos’ heartfelt poem, with its message of hope and resilience, has been viewed over 60 million times and translated into over 20 languages.

"We now call it The Great Realisation
and, yes, since then there have been many.
But that’s the story of how it started . . .
and why hindsight’s 2020."

The book will be released worldwide on 3rd September 2020, and the hardcover is available to pre-order now from here!

06. 2020

Indoor People in Pink Homes
21 x 27.5 cm
ink and acrylic on paper

06. 2020

studies...

222 Tree Study
41 x 41 cm
ink on paper

224 Moth Study
41 x 41 cm
ink on paper

05. 2020

Kindness
13 x 15 cm
ink, acrylic and poster paint on paper

05. 2020

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Illustration for the “Home Is Where The Heart Is” campaign by Live Life Give Life, the organ donation awareness charity in the UK.

Across the UK, those who need, or who have received organ transplants, are shielding in isolation due to COVID-19. These patients are listed by the government as the most at risk from the Coronavirus. Live Life Give Life has launched new campaign with Team Margot and NHS Blood & Transplant to thank everyone for staying home and protecting the vulnerable, with 'Work of Heart' made by many artists.

To spread the message, please visit heartathome.org to download your favourite heart poster and share it.
Outline versions are also available for colouring in your own style :)

　　 Live Life Give Life: www.heartathome.org
　　 Herat at Home : www.heartathome.org
　　 My herat here: www.heartathome.org/gallery-1/nomoco

Colour it in!

05. 2020

Longlisted at World Illustration Award 2020

I've been longlisted at World Illustration Awards by AOL and Directory of Illustration for the image made for Stacy's Rise Project!

　　 My entry here: https://theaoi.com/wia/?work=nomoco-stacys-rise-project

　　 All longlisted projects on AOI's website: https://theaoi.com/wia/

04. 2020

Spring Blooming!
20 x 30 cm
ink on paper

04. 2020

Just wanted to say hi :)

04. 2020

Peace of mind

Peace of mind stay at home… change style to change mood?

How about imagining curly volume hair like foamed soap, expanding waves like flower petals, beautiful braids like string-of-pearls, strong towery hair like cumulonimbus clouds in the summer, maybe long pigtails to wrap yourself up in, or double buns like perfectly baked bread, or colourful dyes like a sparkling rainbow? Hope you stay safe.

04. 2020

"Once Upon a Raindrop" has been shortlisted for the UK Literacy Association’s Book Award 2020!

I'm excited to share the news... "Once Upon a Raindrop" has been shortlisted in the Information Category for the UKLA Book Award 2020!
The UKLA Book Awards are the only national awards judged entirely by teachers. UKLA will announce and award the 2020 winners in July.
Book details and more images here!

　　 The news has been shared centrally by @The_UKLA on Twitter

　　 The full shortlists are available here: https://ukla.org/awards/ukla-book-award

　　 The book will be for sale to schools and parents all around the UK, on a dedicated web page here:
　　 https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book-awards/uk0/UKLA-Book-Awards-2020.html

03. 2020

"Once Upon a Raindrop" in paperback

"Once Upon a Raindrop - The Story of Water" is published in paperback format this month. The embossed cover remains the same as the hard cover.
The beautiful and joyful non fiction poem "Once Upon a Raindrop" is written by James Carter, the book is edited by Caterpillar Books / Little Tiger Books in the UK.

Hope you enjoy the watery world!

03. 2020

Vibration of sound:::: sound waves, brainwaves! Illustration for Hemispheres Magazine for United Airlines.

03. 2020

Reader's Digest

Scene of a town in Indiana welcoming the spring. Opening spread and spot Illustration for Reader's Digest, April issue.

03.2020

A Sportsman's Notebook by Turgenev

Cover illustration for the novel "A Sportsman's Notebook" by Ivan Turgenev. Published by Ecco Press, Harper Collins. Cover design by Alison Saltzman

03. 2020

SLEEP BOOK

Cover and 33 inside illustrations for the book, "SLEEP - harness the power of sleep for optimal health and well-being" written by Petra Hawker. Published by DK Books.
Sweet dreams everyone...zzz...

(left) USA edition / (right) UK edition

02. 2020

I made a short stop motion animation. Let's plant trees!!

Printingmaking exhibition

(en) I'm participating in the exhibition "HangaLabo Ebis Printingmaking Exhibition 2020" at HIROSHIGE Gallery in Tokyo, Japan. Exhibiting a new lithograph print.

　　 14 - 19 January 2020, Open daily 11:00 - 19:00, *14th and 19th closes at 17:00
　　 at HIROSHIGE Gallery, ART CUBE EBIS 1F, 2-10-4 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo view map
　　 www.hiroshige-gallery.com

(jp) 恵比寿の弘重ギャラリーでおこなわれる『版画LABO展2020』に参加しています。リトグラフ作品を一点展示しています。

　　 場所： 弘重ギャラリー　渋谷区恵比寿南2-10-4 ARTCUBE EBIS 1F 地図
　　 日時： 2020年1月14日(火) - 19日(日)　11:00 - 19:00　*初日と最終日は17:00まで
　　 www.hiroshige-gallery.com

REALLY REALLY REALLY
50 x 39 cm
lithograph

01. 2020

01. 2020 ...some update from last month

Group exhibition: "HOME"

I’m currently participating in an ongoing group show “HOME” at Falco gallery in La Coruña, Spain. Please drop by if you happened to be nere by!

　　 12 December 2019 - 31 January, 2020
　　 at Faclo Studio, Calle Orzan 110 Bajo, 15003 LA Coruña, Spain
　　 www.flacostudio.com/home-show

HOME
76 x 56 cm
ink, acrylic, correction pen on paper (print exhibited at the show)

12. 2019

Washington Post

Cover illustration for The Washington Post Magazine, memorial issue. published on 15th December.

What does it mean to create new life when one parent is dying?

Link below to read the article;
www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2019/12/09/what-its-like-create-new-life-when-one-parent-is-dying

12. 2019

Little Women / Piccole Donne

This picture was used as the wrap around book cover for “Little Women” byLouisa May Alcott in Italian (“Piccole Donne”), published by Giulio Einaudi editore in Italy.

11. 2019

"Once Upon a Raindrop" nominated for Kate Greenaway Medal

I'm excited that my art for "Once Upon A Raindrop" has been recognised through a nomination for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal!

"Once Upon a Rain Drop" is a children's book, beautiful non fiction poem written by James Carter, edited by Caterpillar Books / Little Tiger Books in the UK.
A wonderful world and history of water on our planet... all pictures are originally painted with ink and water on paper.
More information about the book below and on here

　 　Title: Once Upon a Rain Drop - The Story of Water
　 　Published by Little Tiger Group / Caterpillar Books (United Kingdom)
　 　Pages: 32
　 　Format: Hardback
　 　ISBN: 9781848577145
　 　Author: James Carter
　 　Illustrator: Nomoco
　 　Editor: Isabel Otter
　 　Designer: Myrto Dimitrakoulia
　 　Publisher: Tom Truong

originals :)

Text Copyright © James Carter 2018
Illustration Copyright © Nomoco 2018

11. 2019

The children's book "Once Upon a Raindrop" now in Italian!

Very happy to share that the children's book “Once upon a Raindrop" is translated into Italian!
It's originally a rhythmical poem written by James Carter, published by Caterpillar Books / Little Tiger Books in the UK last year.
The Italian edition “C'era una volta una Goccia - La storia dell'acqua” is published by Edizioni Lapis in October.

10. 2019

Illustration for the opening spread of Gather Magazine, November issue.

22.3 x 28.5 cm
ink on paper

09. 2019

merging
16 x 21 cm
ink on paper

swimming
15 x 19 cm
ink on paper

09. 2019

Line drawing for the Wall Street Journal, for the article "Body is the new face".
ink on paper

09. 2019

Finally completed!

summer sky (with cumulonimbus)
12 x 12 cm
ink on paper

08. 2019

Miracle On Cherry Hill

"MIracle On Cherry Hill", a novel by Sun Mi-Hwang has been published by Abacus last month in the UK. Wrap around cover illustration.
A sweet sad and heartwarming tale with scenary that"s somehow nostalgic. This is her 3rd book I've illustrated after "The Dog Who Dared To Dream" by Abacus, and "The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly" by Penguin Books - which made me cry a lot reading!!

45 x 20 cm (cropped)
ink on paper

08. 2019

Magazine cover and opening spread illustration for Convene Magazine. The manazine is designed by Point Five Design.

originals (the cover image on the left and the opener on the right)
21 x 27.7 cm
ink on paper

08. 2019

Illustration for the opening spread of William Magazine. The magazine is designed by 2 Communiqué.

original image, 22.5 x 28.5 cm, ink on paper

08. 2019

SOUND OF WAVES : The Art of Collaboration

(en) I’m currently participating in an ongoing group show “Sound of Waves : The Art of Collaboration”, hosted by Pocko at Park Hotel Tokyo. 
The show is featuring both solo and collaboration pieces by 30 artists.

　　 3 June - 1 September, 2019, Open daily 11:00 - 17:00
　　 at PARK HOTEL TOKYO / Lobby (25F), Artist Floor (31F), Corridor Gallery 34 (34F)
　　 1-7-1 HIgashi ShinbashiI, Minato-ku, Tokyo map
　　 https://parkhoteltokyo.com/news/art-colours-pocko-park-sound-of-waves-art-exhibition/


(jp) 現在パークホテル東京で開催されているグループ展 "SOUND OF WAVES" に参加しています。
写真、絵画、イラスト、タペストリー等の30人のアーティストによるソロ＆コラボレーション作品がホテルに展示されています。

　　 場所： パークホテル東京 / ロビー (25F), アーティストフロア (31F), コリドーギャラリー (34F) 東京都港区東新橋1-7-1 汐留メディアター(フロント25F) 地図
　　 日時： 6月3日(日) - 9月1日(日) 11:00 - 17:00
　　 https://parkhoteltokyo.com/ja/news/artcolours29/

Contributing Artists: Michela Picchi / Ushiki Masanori / Linn Fritz / Kyoko Hamada / Marco Oggian / Keeenue / Paul Bower / Hiro Sugiyama / Svetlana Fialova
/ Ichiro Kono / Martin Holtkamp / Nomoco / Van Santen & Bolleurs / Haruna Kawai / Vasty / Niky Roehreke / Lobulo Studio / Geray Mena / Atsuhide Ito
/ Bijou Karman / Ana Tortos / MUTE / Sugar Blood / Dave Anderson / AWolff / Carolina Niño Büro / We Think Things / Parallel / Gizmo

Colour Wave
48 x 34.5 cm
ink on paper (enlarged print exhibited at the show)

08. 2019

One Day I Will Save Myself - Poems in English and Spanish

Some photos from the poetry book "One Day I Will Save Myself" by Elvira Sastre, published by Atria Books, Simon & Schuster in May.

05. 2019

One Day I Will Save Myself - Poems in English and Spanish

Cover and 31 inside illustrations for the poetry book "One Day I Will Save Myself" by Elvira Sastre, published by Atria Books, Simon & Schuster.
Beautiful, strong and hopeful poems that I felt emotionally connected to... they moved and inspired me. It is magical.

03. 2019

POCKO PARK : NOWHERE

(en) "POCKO PARK : NOWHERE" - collaboration of ink and photography by Nomoco & Martin Holtkamp
I am exhibiting collaboration pieces with photographer Martin Holtkamp at Park Hotel Tokyo in Japan.
Ink x photography collaboration pieces and some new pieces will be exhibited. Please drop by if you're happen to be in Shiodome Tokyo!

　　 2 April - 2 June 2019, Open daily 11:00 - 17:00
　　 at PARK HOTEL TOKYO / 34F Corridor Gallery, 1-7-1 HIgashi ShinbashiI, Minato-ku, Tokyo map
　　 https://parkhoteltokyo.com/event/corridor-gallery-34-art-exhibition-pocko-park-nowhere/ (In Japanese)

(jp) "POCKO PARK : NOWHERE"- インクと写真のコラボレーション by Nomoco & Martin Holtkamp
パークホテル東京で写真家 Martin Holtkampとコラボレーションショーを行います。
インクと写真のコラボレーション作品や新作品を数点展示します。是非お立ち寄りください！

　　 場所： パークホテル東京 / 34F コリドーギャラリー　東京都港区東新橋1-7-1 汐留メディアター(フロント25F) 地図
　　 日時： 4月2日(火) - 6月2日(土) 11:00 - 17:00
　　 https://parkhoteltokyo.com/event/corridor-gallery-34-art-exhibition-pocko-park-nowhere/

03. 2019

Stacy's Rise Project

I illustrated this wrap around picture for the limited edition of Stacy’s Pita Chip bag and prints using the theme ‘inspiration’.

The Stacy’s Rise Project launched to celebrate and support female-founded businesses along their journey.
They have selected six artists to create bags that reflect a phase in the Rise. You can find more information or claim the bag on stacyssnacks.com/riseproject

10. 2018

nude
17 x 28 cm
ink on paper

10. 2018

see love be

A cover illustration for the novel "see love be" by Tim Stead, published by SPCK Publishing, UK.

09. 2018

Tree woman's sister
29 x 35.5 cm (paper size)
lithograph, silkscreen

09. 2018

I have an instagram account now!

www.instagram.com/_nomoco

08. 2018

Once Upon a Raindrop

I illustrated the children's book "Once Upon a Rain Drop - The Story of Water". Written by James Carter, edited by Caterpillar Books in the UK.

It's a beautiful non fiction poem about the wonderful world and history of water.

The book will be out on 6th September!
More information at here

08. 2018

The End We Start From - paperback edition

I'm very happy that I could also work on the paperback edition of the cover for this beautifully written novel that I loved - "The End We Start From" by Megan Hunter.
Published by Pan Macmillan Publishing. (image top, bottom-left: paperback, bottom-right: hardcover)

08. 2018

nude
17 x 25 cm
pen and correction fluid on paper

07. 2018

Another greeny picture from the series I'm currently working on.

Green (women)
22.5 x 22.5 cm
ink on paper

06. 2018

Series of illustrations for Four Season Magazine.

The image I painted, together with my thoughts, was published for the opinion page “Reinterpretation: The art of taking the familiar and making it new”;
"Colours allow me to interpret my surroundings in a physical and emotional way. Each hue triggers memories: people, smells, tastes, sounds. With each memory, I am reminded of how I felt in that moment. But how I see colour is sometimes changed by my experiences. The way I see green changed completely when I visited Mexico City, from smooth, calm, peaceful to vibrant, lively, energetic. I thought with surprise, I won’t be seeing the colour green in the same way ever again. It was an unexpected, luxurious gift."

Green
21 x 25 cm
ink on paper

06. 2018

Woman in Green (from the series "Green")
28 x 27 cm
ink on paper

05. 2018

Instagram Takeover

I will be taking over Pocko's Instagran for a week from today, 10th - 17th May.
I'm planning to share both personal and comissioned pieces. Enjoy!

www.instagram.com/pocko

Tree woman
29 x 35.5 cm (paper size)
lithograph, silkscreen

01. 2018

Happy New Year!

I am participating in the exhibition "HangaLabo Ebis Printingmaking Exhibition 2018" at HIROSHIGE Gallery in Tokyo, Japan.
Exhibiting a new lithograph & silkscreen print. Please drop by if you are around :)

　　　　　 　 08 - 14 January 2018
　　　　　 　 Open daily 11:00 - 19:00, *8th and 14th closes at 17:00
　　　　　 　 at HIROSHIGE Gallery, ART CUBE EBIS 1F, Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo view map
　　　　　 　 www.hiroshige-gallery.com

恵比寿の弘重ギャラリーでおこなわれる『版画LABO展2018』に参加しています。
リトグラフ＆シルクスクリーンの作品を展示しています。

　　　　　 　 場所： 弘重ギャラリー　渋谷区恵比寿南2-10-4 ARTCUBE EBIS 1F 地図
　　　　　 　 日時： 2018年1月8日(月) - 14日(日)　11:00 - 19:00　*初日と最終日は17:00まで
　　　　　 　 詳しくはこちらです。
　　　　　 　 www.hiroshige-gallery.com

11. 2017

ALASKA

Mural for Alaska Airlines, at Seattle-Tacoma Airport in USA.

Drawn as one long continuous piece to create an imaginary journey space within nature and city.
The installation will be shown along a 70 meter wall at the North Seattle Tunnel for next 2-5 years.

10. 2017

Things To Do When It's Raining

A cover illustration for the novel "Things To Do When It's Raining" by Marrisa Stapley, published by Graydon House Books.
St. Lawrence River, and a deeply emotional story!

13.64 x 20.32 cm
ink on paper

09. 2017

FLAG FOR THE EARTH

I am participating in the exhibition "FLAG FOR THE EARTH" in collaboration with Postfossil, during Design Biennale Zurich, Switzerland.

The project website is now online!
Have a look to see all the flags and stories behind them at: www.flagsfortheearth.org

　　　　　 　 07 - 10 September 2017
　　　　　 　 in the Old Botanical Gardens Zurich
　　　　　 　 Alter Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich, Pelikanstrasse 40, 8001 Zürich view map
　　　　　 　 Opening hours : Thu-Sat 11:00 - 19:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00

　　　　　 　 (Design Biennale Zurich) www.designbiennalezurich.ch
　　　　　 　 (Postfissil) www.postfossil.ch

08. 2017

FLAG FOR THE EARTH

I will be participating in the exhibition "FLAG FOR THE EARTH" in collaboration with Postfossil, during Design Biennale Zurich, Switzerland.

Taking the current global political situation as a starting point, based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 UNO Agenda, I designed a flag for the Earth along with 15 other designers from around the world. The Flags will be hoisted for the first time on the hill of the Old Botanical Gardens durring the Design Biennale Zurich.

　　　　　 　 07 - 10 September 2017
　　　　　 　 in the Old Botanical Gardens Zurich
　　　　　 　 Alter Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich, Pelikanstrasse 40, 8001 Zürich view map
　　　　　 　 Opening hours : Thu-Sat 11:00 - 19:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00

　　　　　 　 (Design Biennale Zurich) http://www.designbiennalezurich.ch
　　　　　 　 (Postfissil) http://www.postfossil.ch

08. 2017

A sneak peek of an instalation for Alaska Airlines, at Seattle-Tacoma Airport! (from sketchbook)

sketch (cuba)
30 x 21 cm
pencil and ink on paper

07. 2017

summer sky (work in progress)
12 x 12 cm
ink on paper

07. 2017

Series of illustrations for Eifuku Shokudo, Tokyo.

ink on paper

06. 2017

8 girls 1 bird
38.5 x 28 cm
lithograph

04. 2017

nude
29.7 x 21 cm
pen on paper

03. 2017

The End We Start From

A cover illustration for the novel "The End We Start From" by Megan Hunter, published by Pan Macmillan Publishing.
This dark, lyrical and beautiful tale had a lasting impression on me. I loved it.

03. 2017

Playroom Mural

Mural for the Radiation Oncology Playroom at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York.
The project is a part of the NYU Langone Merdical Center Art Program and Collection.

02. 2017

Sept graines de lumière dans le coeur des guerriers

"Sept graines de lumière dans le coeur des guerriers", a novel by Pierre Pellissier has been published in France.
Publiished by Eyrolles. Cover illustartion, painted by ink on paper.

01. 2017

Denis Thériault

Series of illustartions for book covers "The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman" and "The Postman's Fiancée" by Denis Thériault.
Published by Oneworld Publications.

12. 2016

Season's Greetings and Happy New Year !

10.4 x 14.8 cm
silkscreen print

12. 2016

The Matchbook was featured in the Computer Arts Magazine.

10. 2016

I am exhibiting my prints at MEDIA ARTS LAB in Los Angels USA, along with the picture below,.

Piano
ink on paper
20.5 x 27 cm

10. 2016

I am participating in the exhibition "TACTILITY : Comtenporary Fashion Illustration" at POCKO gallery.

　　　　　 　 06 October - 28 November 2016
　　　　　 　 Open daily at POCKO Gallery, London, UK
　　　　　 　 http://www.pocko.com/content/tactility-contemporary-fashion-illustration/

Untitled (woman 4)
20 x 29 cm
ink on paper

09. 2016

Epping Forest series. Ready for mushroom hunting?

Epping Forest 2
ink, aclylic and watercolour on paper
19 x 19 cm

Epping Forest 3 (night)
ink on paper
19 x 19 cm

08. 2016

A sneak peek at two children's books - sweet and beautiful tales by Marta Benoffi!

07. 2016

The Dog who dare to Dream

"The Dog who dare to Dream", a novel by Sun Mi-Hwang has been launched. Published by Abacus.
Wrap around cover illustration.

06. 2016

A Match Book

The Little Match Girls (left cover, right interior)
ink on paper
5.5 x 13 cm

04. 2016

Wrap around book cover and endpaper illustrations for the novel "My Mrs. Brown" by William Norwich, Published by Simon & Schuster.

An event celebrating the release of the book takes place at BOOKMARC NY on 28th April.
http://www.marcjacobs.com/about-marc/events

Endpaper for "My Mrs.Brown"
26.7cm x 19cm
ink on paper

03. 2016

Solo Exhibition : "A CHANCE TONE OF COLOUR" at POCKO Gallery, London

　　　　　 　 19th February - 18th March 2016
　　　　　 　 at POCKO Gallery, 51A King Henry's Walk, N1 4NH view map

Thank you to everyone who came to the opening night, it was lovely meeting you!
And thank you to all who visit the gallery!

The show will be running until 18th March.

"Untitled polyptych (women 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8)", 20 x 29 cm, ink on paper / "Untitled (women 5)", 20 x 29 cm, ink on paper, acrylic, glue

"Cells of Pink", 202 x 140 cm, ink on paper

"Cells of Pink" (details)

Sketchbook (edition of 100)

...and some sketches and colour recipes

Matryoshka - pigmented ink, acrylic, varnish on wood

02. 2016

Solo Exhibition : "A CHANCE TONE OF COLOUR" at POCKO Gallery in Dalston, London

　　　　　 　 Opening : 18th February 2016, 18:30 - 21:00
　　　　　 　 Exhibition : 19th February - 18th March 2016
　　　　　 　 at POCKO Gallery, 51A King Henry's Walk, N1 4NH view map
　　　　　 　
　　　　　 　"Nomoco’s work represents ‘gatherings’ found in the world around us, from gatherings of people in an enormous city
　　　　　 　 to gatherings of trees in the midnight forest. The built up ink and watercolour cells portray the elements in the world
　　　　　 　 around us coming together to create unity and harmony."

　　　　　 　 Llimited edition publication of my sketch book will be sold exclusively at the gallery. For more info, please contact here

　　　　　 　 Please drop by if you happen to be in London!

02. 2016

Cynthia
39.5 x 27 cm
ink on paper

12. 2015

My work is shown in the magazine "3x3 Annual No.12".
(3x3 International Illustration Awards)

http://shop.3x3mag.com/collections/books-annuals/products/3x3-annual-no-12

10. 2015

Untitled (scene - snow)
42 x 53 cm
ink on panneled paper

08. 2015

Series of illustrations for FT Weekend Magazine.

New Orleans
48.5 x 30 cm
ink and watercolour on paper

06. 2015

Flying
56 x 35 cm
ink on paper

04. 2015

I am participating in PICK ME UP : Graphic Arts Festival at Somerset House, London.

　　　　　 　 23 April - 4 May 2015
　　　　　 　 Open daily 10:00 - 18:00, late night Wednesdays and Thursdays until 22:00
　　　　　 　 at Summerset House, Embankment Galleries, South Wing
　　　　　 　 http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/pick-me-up-2015

04. 2015

Untitled (woman 5 and 6)
20 x 29 cm
ink on paper

02. 2015

Workshop event at the Apple Strore Omotesando Tokyo on 14th February 2015, 14:00 - 15:00.

アップルストア表参道でワークショップ形式のイベントが開催されます。

　　　　　 　 場所： Apple Store表参道　東京都渋谷区神宮前4-2-13　
　　　　　 　 日時： 2015年2月14日（土）14:00 - 15:00
　　　　　 　 詳しくはこちらです。
　　　　　 　 https://www.apple.com/jp/retail/omotesando

01. 2015

Happy New Year!

watch the movie here

Happy Holidays!
17.8 x 12.7 cm
ink on paper

01. 2015

START SOMETHING NEW

Apple's "Start Something New." campaign has launched worldwide. A new experience :)
(EN) http://www.apple.com/start-something-new

アップルストアで『新しい何かを始めよう』キャンペーンがはじまりました。世界中のアップルストアで展示されます。
(JP) http://www.apple.com/jp/start-something-new

iPad Air 2 + Brushes Redux

11. 2014

Epping Forest
ink, aclylic and watercolour on paper
24 x 19 cm (two pieces connected)

09. 2014

Tool of the Trade
ink on paper
40 x 20 cm

08. 2014

My work is featured in "Illustration Now! 5" by TASCHEN, along with the picture below.
http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/design/all/04472/facts.illustration_now_5.htm

Pink - Blue - Brown
19 x 27 cm
ink on paper

07. 2014

Tenugui (Japanese towel) is available from Nijiyura.
This Tenugui is hand dyed by the "Chusen" dyeing technique originated in Osaka, Japan.

http://www.nijiyura.jp/SHOP/TF22101.html

05. 2014

Group exhibition Amanacliq Summer Festival at studioArk in Shanghai.

Untitled (scene - night)
42 x 53 cm
ink on panneled paper

05. 2014

Untitled Polyptych (women)
20 x 29 cm
ink on paper

05. 2014

The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

A novel "The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly" by Sun Mi-Hwang is launched in the UK. Published by Penguin Books.
Wrap around cover and inside illustrations.