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I'm back from Tokyo!!! It was an absolutely amazing trip...I don't even know where to start. I will concentrate on the wonderful art and design graphics that I saw-which is everywhere and absolute eye candy. One of the reasons for the visit was to attend Design Festa, which is a twice-a-year art event that is held in Tokyo. Many artists, illustrators, and designers get together in a huge space to show off their work. I originally found out about this show through Spadazzle- an artist I met online a few years ago that now lives in Japan. And we finally got to meet in person! (Thank you, Sarah!)
I wish I took more pics from the event. Here is a few that I got:
Amazing cut paper and pop-ups: www.atelier-coco.comThis booth was super crowded, I wanted to go back to buy something, but I didn't end up getting a chance.
Lately I've been getting quite a few emails asking for advice on becoming an illustrator. Sometimes I'm quite surprised (and flattered) that people want to ask ME for advice, when I'm still learning and finding my way everyday. However, I've realized that I've been doing this professionally and full time now for about 4 years. I've learned a thing or two along the way and would love to pass it along.
Thanks to Holly DeWolf, I got to contribute to her book, Breaking into Freelance Illustration. She sent me a comp copy back in December- with the holidays and traveling I didn't get a chance to blog about it here. It is a great read for people starting out and even professionals who sometimes need a reminder on a few things. Alot of familar names and blog friends are in it, be sure to check it out if you are interested in becoming a freelance illustrator.
I'm thinking of writing more posts on topics like this, such as what I've learned so far as an illustrator, and my journey of getting there. I feel like I need to pay it forward, as when I was starting out, I looked to bloggers like Keri Smith and Danny Gregory for encouragement and inspiration. So stay tuned.
**OTHER AWESOME NEWS** I'm so excited- I'm going to Japan in May! Just booked flights there for a vacation AND it will be the same week as DesignFesta- which I did purposely so I can attend that as well. It will be a heavy dose of creative inspiration...hope I don't OD! :-)
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I'm back from Tokyo!!! It was an absolutely amazing trip...I don't even know where to start. I will concentrate on the wonderful art and design graphics that I saw-which is everywhere and absolute eye candy. One of the reasons for the visit was to attend Design Festa, which is a twice-a-year art event that is held in Tokyo. Many artists, illustrators, and designers get together in a huge space to show off their work. I originally found out about this show through Spadazzle- an artist I met online a few years ago that now lives in Japan. And we finally got to meet in person! (Thank you, Sarah!)
Amazing cut paper and pop-ups: www.atelier-coco.com
This owl dude got lots of attention!
Oh my. All the food plushies anyone can dream of.
I want a plushie playhouse like this.
8 Comments on Design Festa-Tokyo, Japan, last added: 5/23/2010
i'm soooo jealous :-/
How exciting! Can't wait to see if anything that inspired you shows up in your art.
Hello,I'm Takis from Mitsume Temo and the Round Earth Committee stand!
I got the link to your blog thanks to a trackback to Temo's website!
Thanks for your report! You are amazing!
I want to apologize for the english section of Temo's website, which at the moment only have a small part of the contents translated.
I'll try to finish translating everything soon!
Anyway the comic is updated once a week, every Friday with a new issue every week.
Please come back and bring fans to Temo!!!
Thanks for your amazing report and for the link to our website!
Cheers,
Takis
Jannie these pictures are awesome! Many props to the owl man for wearing that mask!
Can't wait to see how the Design Festa inspired you.
That's so awesome! I am truly jealous, but thanks so much for sharing...I'll live vicariously through your pictures :P
How do you say JEALOUS in Japanese??? Just kidding!! Looks like a wonderful time!
Thankyou for visited our booth ! Your illustration is cute! I like it !
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