The Shooting Gallery http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog Sat, 18 Oct 2024 18:07:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Shooting Gallery Blog Has Moved http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/07/the-shooting-gallery-blog-has-moved/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/07/the-shooting-gallery-blog-has-moved/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:04:37 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8817 For all new blog content please follow the link to the newly consolidated White Walls & Shooting Gallery blog, for news and exclusive updates on all your favorite artists available in one easy place.

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12 Rising S.F. Artists (Refinery29) http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/12-rising-s-f-artists-refinery29/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/12-rising-s-f-artists-refinery29/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:46:13 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8770 Earlier this year, welder, silversmith, and neon artist, Meryl Pataky was featured on fashion and lifestyle website Refinery29 as one of twelve San Francisco-based artists on the rise. Kirsten Incorvaia and Anna-Alexia Basile paid a visit to Pataky’s studio for an intimate behind the scenes look of the artist at work, documenting inspirations, environment, and [...]

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Neon artist Meryl Pataky

Earlier this year, welder, silversmith, and neon artist, Meryl Pataky was featured on fashion and lifestyle website Refinery29 as one of twelve San Francisco-based artists on the rise. Kirsten Incorvaia and Anna-Alexia Basile paid a visit to Pataky’s studio for an intimate behind the scenes look of the artist at work, documenting inspirations, environment, and personal style.

Also among the twelve contemporary-artists listed are Mission-based Charmaine Olivia, who is featured in Shooting Gallery’s upcoming group exhibition I <3 LV, as well as and Kelly Tunstall, partner in life and in work to Ferris Plock. Read more about these amazing women, and meet the other nine artists making waves around the Bay.

Cellar Door, A Solo Show by Meryl Pataky
Opening reception – July 6, 2024, 7-11 pm
On view through August 10, 2024
@ Shooting Gallery Project Space (shootinggallerysf.com/project-space)
886 Geary Street, San Francisco

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The Beauty of Yumiko Kayukawa & Aaron Nagel (Fecal Face) http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/yumiko-kayukawa-aaron-nagel-shooting-gallery-fecal-face/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/yumiko-kayukawa-aaron-nagel-shooting-gallery-fecal-face/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:33:49 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8754 Fecal Face posted about our current shows Madness by Seattle-based artist Yumiko Kayukawa in Shooting Gallery and Bastion by Bay Area artist Aaron Nagel in the Shooting Gallery Project Space. Madness combines a bright color palette and an undeniable playfulness with the beauty of nature, while Bastion delivers an atmosphere with a bit more gravitas, showcasing Nagel’s remarkable [...]

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Fecal Face posted about our current shows Madness by Seattle-based artist Yumiko Kayukawa in Shooting Gallery and Bastion by Bay Area artist Aaron Nagel in the Shooting Gallery Project Space. Madness combines a bright color palette and an undeniable playfulness with the beauty of nature, while Bastion delivers an atmosphere with a bit more gravitas, showcasing Nagel’s remarkable skill for oil portraiture.  The two shows only have a few days left (both are running through June 29) so if you haven’t seen the shows yet, make sure to stop by 886 Geary.

See more photos from Fecal Face after the jump

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Press Release: I http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/press-release-i/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/press-release-i/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:46:05 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8747 The Shooting Gallery Presents: I <3 LV San Francisco, CA-The Shooting Gallery is pleased to present I <3 LV, a group show featuring work by Greg Gossel, Apex, Ferris Plock, Word to Mother, Helen Bayly, Lauren Napolitano, Chad Hasegawa, Casey Gray, Charmaine Olivia, Benjamin Clarke, Nick Flatt and Niels Shoe Meulman. The opening reception will be held [...]

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San Francisco, CA-The Shooting Gallery is pleased to present I <3 LV, a group show featuring work by Greg Gossel, Apex, Ferris Plock, Word to Mother, Helen Bayly, Lauren Napolitano, Chad Hasegawa, Casey Gray, Charmaine Olivia, Benjamin Clarke, Nick Flatt and Niels Shoe Meulman. The opening reception will be held at the Shooting Gallery on July 6, 2024 from 7-11pm. The exhibition will be on view through August 10, 2024 and is free and open to the public.

Inspired by one of our favorite luxury brands and its rich artistic history, I <3 LV will showcase a new take on the designs that have come to signify classic style by artists known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.

 


The Shooting Gallery opened its doors in 2024 to the edgy Tenderloin district of San Francisco; one known for its diverse culture and history. Owner and curator, Justin Giarla, founded the space to offer a welcoming environment for viewing the art he loves. Giarla has long since recognized the necessity to provide lowbrow artists with a platform, which is exactly what the Shooting Gallery has done for a full decade. In addition to the exhibition of leading shows in pop art, street art, and outsider art, the Shooting Gallery also participates in art fairs around the world and hosts annual fundraisers for local nonprofits.

Media Opportunities:
Interview with the artists
Interview with owner/founder/curator Justin Giarla
High-resolution images available upon request

Event Information:
I <3 LV
Opening Reception – Saturday, July 6, 7-11 pm
On View Through August 10, 2024
@ Shooting Gallery (shootinggallerysf.com)
886 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Shooting Gallery Named Among Top 10 SF Galleries (The Culture Trip) http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/shooting-gallery-top-ten-the-culture-trip/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/shooting-gallery-top-ten-the-culture-trip/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:50:33 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8740 San Francisco is considered by many to be one of the world’s top cultural cities. With copious amounts of galleries, big-name institutions and museums, art schools, and festivals, the city and surrounding Bay Area have a lot to offer. The Culture Trip, a one-stop website for travelers interested in the best of local art and [...]

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San Francisco is considered by many to be one of the world’s top cultural cities. With copious amounts of galleries, big-name institutions and museums, art schools, and festivals, the city and surrounding Bay Area have a lot to offer. The Culture Trip, a one-stop website for travelers interested in the best of local art and culture, put together a list of the top ten art galleries showcasing the best contemporary art in San Francisco, and Shooting Gallery was a top pick. Our diverse and exciting line-up of artists and culturally diverse neighborhood provide locals and visitors alike a unique cosmopolitan experience.

See who else made the list and check out their website for further tips on cities around the world.

Currently on view:

Madness, New Works by Yumiko Kayukawa
Bastion, New Works by Aaron Nagel in the Shooting Gallery Project Space
Both on view through June 29, 2024
886 Geary Street, San Francisco CA

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Opening Photos: Shooting Gallery June Show (SF Station) http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/opening-photos-shooting-gallery-june-show-sf-station/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/opening-photos-shooting-gallery-june-show-sf-station/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:50:40 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8709 Yumiko Kayukawa opened her eighth solo show with Shooting Gallery this past Saturday evening and Madness was met with great enthusiasm from the artist’s fans and supporters. Intertwining themes of femininity and nature, Kayukawa’s acrylic and ink on canvas works reflect her distinctive Japanese folklore and American pop-culture blend. Similarly, Aaron Nagel opened his third solo show [...]

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Yumiko Kayukawa in front of “Madness” at Shooting Gallery

Yumiko Kayukawa opened her eighth solo show with Shooting Gallery this past Saturday evening and Madness was met with great enthusiasm from the artist’s fans and supporters. Intertwining themes of femininity and nature, Kayukawa’s acrylic and ink on canvas works reflect her distinctive Japanese folklore and American pop-culture blend. Similarly, Aaron Nagel opened his third solo show with the gallery in the adjoining Project Space with Bastion. His portrait studies and large oil on panel works of luminous women caught the eye of many gallery goers. Derek Macario of SF Station was on hand and captured shots of the artists and works.

Madness, New Works by Yumiko Kayukawa
On view through June 29, 2024
@ Shooting Gallery (shootinggallerysf.com)
886 Geary Street, San Francisco CA

Bastion, New Works by Aaron Nagel
On view through June 29, 2024
@ Shooting Gallery Project Space (shootinggallerysf.com/project-space/)
886 Geary Street, San Francisco CA

See more photos of the night after the jump.

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“TAKENOKO (Bamboo Child)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 12×18″

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“YACHOU (Wild Bird)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 12×14″

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“TUGYAZAA UII KYAN (Together We Can)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 20×12″

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The artist signing copies of her book “The Wild Kingdom of Yumiko Kayukawa”

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“OORORA MOCHI (Aurora Mochi)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 28×20″

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Aaron Nagel in front of “Bastion” in the Shooting Gallery Project Space

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“Tucked” Oil on Panel, 20×30″

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“Sundown” Oil on Canvas, 30×44″

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Portrait studies, Oil on Panel, 17×21″

 

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Preview: Aaron Nagel’s “Bastion” (Hi-Fructose) http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/hi-fructose-preview-aaron-nagels-bastion-new-works-at-shooting-gallery/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/hi-fructose-preview-aaron-nagels-bastion-new-works-at-shooting-gallery/#comments Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:38:01 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8703 “Nagel’s new body of work puts a fresh spin on the mysticism and sensuality traditionally associated with the female nude.” – via Yesterday Hi-Fructose New Contemporary Magazine‘s posted this preview covering Aaron Nagel’s exhibit opening tonight, “Bastion” in the Shooting Gallery Project Space . Editor, Nastia Voynovskaya, notes Nagel’s new use of simple patterning in the form of bright dots that decorate a few [...]

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“Nagel’s new body of work puts a fresh spin on the mysticism and sensuality traditionally associated with the female nude.” – via

Yesterday Hi-Fructose New Contemporary Magazine‘s posted this preview covering Aaron Nagel’s exhibit opening tonight, “Bastion” in the Shooting Gallery Project Space . Editor, Nastia Voynovskaya, notes Nagel’s new use of simple patterning in the form of bright dots that decorate a few of the compositions in Bastion and on the sense of voyeurism that can come with viewing the solitary figures within them.

Bastion, New Works by Aaron Nagel
Opening Reception – June 8, 2024, 7-11 pm
@ Shooting Gallery Project Space (shootinggallerysf.com/project-space)
886 Geary Street, San Francisco CA 94109

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More images of the Bastion preview after the jump!

Bastion – Oil on Panel, 51×40”

Tucked – Oil on Panel, 20×30”

Urchin – Oil on Panel, 20×30”

Cavernous – Oil on Panel, 27×40”

Brittany – Oil on Panel, 17×21” Framed

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A Look Inside the Studio: Aaron Nagel http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/a-look-inside-the-studio-of-aaron-nagel/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/a-look-inside-the-studio-of-aaron-nagel/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:51:32 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8680 The immensely talented Aaron Nagel gave us a look inside his studio and at his progress during the weeks that have been leading up to the opening of Bastion, which is set for June 8th, 7-11pm at the SG Project Space. We love being able to get close enough to see the artist’s control of his brushstroke. Nagel’s work makes [...]

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The immensely talented Aaron Nagel gave us a look inside his studio and at his progress during the weeks that have been leading up to the opening of Bastion, which is set for June 8th, 7-11pm at the SG Project Space. We love being able to get close enough to see the artist’s control of his brushstroke. Nagel’s work makes clear that he has a deep respect for his medium and his models. With a patient hand, Nagel imbues each figure in this new body of work with a captivating elegance and strength. The rich surface of the oil painted panels heightens the luminous beauty of each composition.

Bastion, New Works by Aaron Nagel
Opening Reception – June 8, 2024, 7-11 pm
@ Shooting Gallery Project Space (shootinggallerysf.com/project-space)
886 Geary Street, San Francisco CA 94109

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Check out Nagel’s most recent interview here and see process shots after the jump.

 

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Yumiko Kayukawa’s “Madness” in the Shooting Gallery (Juxtapoz) http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/yumiko-kayukawas-madness-in-the-shooting-gallery-juxtapoz/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/yumiko-kayukawas-madness-in-the-shooting-gallery-juxtapoz/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:38:47 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8667 Yumiko Kayukawa is opening her solo show Madness (full press release here) this Saturday at the Shooting Gallery! Juxtapoz is promoting Kayukawa’s show in this post. The artist has installed 13 new works with subject matter that ranges from elephant tusk poaching, Taoist dragon prints, young Tibetan monks and cherry blossom season. Kayukawa’s style is [...]

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Yumiko Kayukawa is opening her solo show Madness (full press release here) this Saturday at the Shooting Gallery! Juxtapoz is promoting Kayukawa’s show in this post. The artist has installed 13 new works with subject matter that ranges from elephant tusk poaching, Taoist dragon prints, young Tibetan monks and cherry blossom season. Kayukawa’s style is influenced by Manga comics, though the intricacy and depth of her painting displays the sophistication of a traditional fine artist. Kayukawa recently answered our questions about her work in this recent interview, where she explained the role of animals and traditional Japanese motifs in her work.

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Madness, New Works by Yumiko Kayukawa
Opening Reception – Saturday, June 8, 7-11 pm
On View Through June 29, 2024
@ Shooting Gallery (shootinggallerysf.com)
886 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

See more images from Madness after the jump!

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Kayukawa, “TAKENOKO (Bamboo Child)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 12×18″

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Kayukawa, “YORU NO CHOU (Butterfly of the Night)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 16×22″

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Kayukawa, “KITSUNE MATSURI (Fox Festival)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 14×18″

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Kayukawa, “TUGYAZAA UII KYAN (Together We Can)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 20×12″

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Kayukawa, “YUKIHYOU (Snow Leopard)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 22×15″

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Shooting Gallery Exclusive Interview: Yumiko Kayukawa http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/exclusive-interview-yumiko-kayukawa-2/ http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/2013/06/exclusive-interview-yumiko-kayukawa-2/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:36:21 +0000 admin http://shootinggallerysf.com/blog/?p=8641 Yumiko Kayukawa is inspired by wild animals and nature; her paintings, influenced by Japanese comics, feature a menagerie of tigers, bobcats and polar bears. Her upcoming solo show Madness (full press release here) opens in the Shooting Gallery on June 8, from 7 – 11 PM. Kayukawa has invented a Manga-style Eden, where her female [...]

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Yumiko Kayukawa is inspired by wild animals and nature; her paintings, influenced by Japanese comics, feature a menagerie of tigers, bobcats and polar bears. Her upcoming solo show Madness (full press release here) opens in the Shooting Gallery on June 8, from 7 – 11 PM. Kayukawa has invented a Manga-style Eden, where her female protagonist gently interacts with fierce creatures. The Japanese artist, now based in Seattle, shared her insights regarding the cultural differences between Japan and the United States, where each country has a different take on what makes art “art.” She also revealed her strong ideological stance on the pet industry, which affects her choice of subject in her paintings. Learn more about Kayukawa below!

Madness, New Works by Yumiko Kayukawa
Opening Reception – Saturday, June 8, 7-11 pm
On View Through June 29, 2024
@ Shooting Gallery (shootinggallerysf.com)
886 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Follow the jump to read the interview in its entirety.

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Kayukawa, “OORORA MOCHI (Aurora Mochi)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 28×20

Who is the lead female character in your paintings? What is her significance to you? How do you identify with her?

The girls in my paintings are just somebody. They are symbol of my feelings. They describes what in my heart.

You’ve drawn a broad range of animals – many of them being native to Japan. Any animals you want to paint that you haven’t yet?

I confess that I keep drawing the same animals again and again, such as tigers, wolves, foxes etc… Just because I love them, and it’s such a pleasure to draw them. There are many animals I’ve never drawn, and of course I have a passion to try to draw them. I already have new idea with giraffes, okapis, pronghorn antelopes, etc…So you’ll see them at my next show!

What’s it like to live in such a radically different culture from where you grew up?

It’s been eight years since I moved to here, so I feel pretty much used to it. I enjoy it more now. My favorite part of Seattle is that people are not only kind to other people, but also to animals and nature. I’ve never seen a pet shop selling dogs or cats in this area. It’s pretty common for people in Japan to buy pets from a pet shop. I hate to see puppies and kittens in show windows. I’m very happy that people are more considerate about them, so I don’t have to be sad in the middle of downtown :)

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Kayukawa, “SAKURA CHIRU (Cherry Blossoms Fall)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 16×12

How do Americans receive art differently from Japanese people?

For American people I feel my work is basically “foreign art.” People accept that it is “Japanese style” because I’m from Japan. But for Japanese people, my style is not “art enough” to be displayed at a gallery. Rather it’s something for a comic book or illustration. About twelve years ago, I started to translate my Manga into an art piece with some Japanese words. Adding Japanese words into my work was inspired from seeing American tattoos with Japanese symbols. Of couse some of them are super cheesy and funny. But I really enjoyed seeing it when I visited the US for the first time. So I started to say some obvious things in Japanese in my work. I imagine it wasn’t so cool for Japanese people though. So in the beginning of my career, I heard some comments from Japanese people that they thought I’m an American artist! But today, I have Japanese fans who enjoy my style as it is. It’s unique transfer of culture.

What breed of dog do you own? Would your pet ever debut as a character in your paintings?

My dog is a Papillon. My husband and I adopted him from a local rescue group. I don’t think I will put him in my paintings since my policy is not to support the pet industry. I’m afraid to draw specific breeds of pets in my paintings, because there is a chance that my work will influence fans to buy pets from a pet shop. Since I’m against the selling and buying of pets from a shop, I only paint wild animals. I sincerely hope that nobody will ever buy elephants or wolves online!

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Kayukawa, “TEREYA (Shyness)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 20×16

Have you noticed any similarities among your collectors? What types of people are they?

They must be “nice people!” Who understand my jokes. Unfortunately I’ve only met few of them, but all the people I’ve met were really nice. That’s the only I can remember about them because I was so happy to see their big smiles because of my paintings.

Have you branched off in any commercial ventures? Since your art is highly influenced from pop culture, could you see your images translated into products?

I have a long friendship with phone & laptop protector company Gelaskyns. It’s really fun to see my work into their products.

What role does Japanese mythology and spirituality play in your paintings?

My grandma was my nanny, and she taught me a lot of myths and folktales. Many of them are stories with animals, so I started to imagine hanging out with animals. I am also influenced by Buddhism and Shinto-ism, which also teaches about spirits and creatures in our world. I enjoy to play with these ideas in my work.

When you paint animals, which materials do you refer to for modeling them? Do you use magazines, books, websites, etc.?

I use pretty much everything to try to find an image of the animals I want. I even collect children’s books or make scrap books with magazine photos. Just so I am prepared to draw any animal in any pose.

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Kayukawa, “YACHOU (Wild Birds)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 12×14

Your paintings portray a range of animals – from wild, and dangerous ones, to cutesy pets like bunnies and kittens. Do tame versus wild animals in your work carry different symbolism?

As I said earlier, I don’t paint pet animals. Even a piece from the new collection “Wild bird” – the theme is that these parakeets are originally wild birds. But I guess what you mean is the little wild bunnies, tiger or bobcat kittens :) Yes, I love dangerous or cute animals, both. I especially have strong feeling for predatory animals. Since I was a child, I was really into nature shows, like lions hunting zebras. I know it’s hard to see one killed in a brutal way, but that’s the way that predatory animals survive. I just adore, and respect their amazing lives.

Where is your favorite place to work on art besides your studio?

I have everything I need in my studio space. I don’t even enjoy doodling anymore. So I always work at my studio, and nowhere else.

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Kayukawa, “YUKIHYOU (Snow Leopard)” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 22×15

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