Makiko Kodama - Illustrator in Tokyo

Makiko Kodama

I'm an illustrator in Tokyo, Japan

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About me

Hello!

I am Tokyo-based illustrator and artist working in Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, acryl gouache, and acrylic paint.

Until now, I participated in about 20 exhibitions and events including group exhibitions, traveling exhibition, events, and expos.

My clients include Kodansha (publisher), Toyo Bunko Museum, science lab of the University of Tokyo, actress, shopping street, and many private clients.

SVA Summer Residency Program 2017 alumni.

One of my illustrations was chosen for American Illustration Annual 39 online.

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My Creations

  1. Flower and I 1

    15 August 2016
    Flower and I 1

    Materials: COPIC marker, pen, felt-tip pen
    I was inspired by pictures on NYLON magazine.

  2. Flower and I 2

    15 August 2016
    Flower and I 2

    Materials: COPIC marker, pen, felt-tip pen
    I was inspired by pictures on NYLON magazine.

  3. Flower and I 3

    15 August 2016
    Flower and I 3

    Materials: COPIC marker, pen, felt-tip pen
    I was inspired by pictures on NYLON magazine.

  4. Flower and I 4

    15 August 2016
    Flower and I 4

    Materials: COPIC marker, pen, felt-tip pen
    I was inspired by pictures on NYLON magazine.

  5. Floating In My World

    15 August 2016
    Floating In My World

    Materials: pen, COPIC marker
    This is an illustration that I drew based on Japanese fairy tale called "Urashima Taro." This girl is Otohime, who is a princess of Dragon Castle in the sea
    I exhibited this work at me and my friend uebow's joint exhibition "MUKASHI ×MUKASHI," which had been... continue reading (0, 1 image)

  6. Encountering My Man

    15 August 2016
    Encountering My Man

    Materials: pen, COPIC marker
    This is an illustration that I drew based on Japanese fairy tale called "Urashima Taro." In this scene, Urashima Taro, a fisherman, is encountering Otohime
    I exhibited this work at me and my friend uebow's joint exhibition "MUKASHI ×MUKASHI," which had been held at L'illustre Galerie... continue reading (0, 1 image)

  7. Looking For Our Paradise

    15 August 2016
    Looking For Our Paradise

    Materials: pen, COPIC marker
    This is an illustration that I drew based on Japanese fairy tale called "Urashimataro." In this scene, Urashima Taro and Otohime are looking for the Dragon Castle in the sea, which is Otohime's home
    I exhibited this work at me and my friend uebow's joint exhibition... continue reading (0, 1 image)

  8. Dreamy Indolence

    15 August 2016
    Dreamy Indolence

    Materials: pen, COPIC marker
    This is an illustration that I drew based on Japanese fairy tale called "Urashima Taro." In this scene, Urashima Taro and Otohime is having a feast in the Dragon Castle, watching sea bream, cuttlefish, and sea horse dancing. They are enjoying idle life in the sea... continue reading (0, 1 image)

  9. I Won't Let You Go

    15 August 2016
    I Won't Let You Go

    Materials: pen, COPIC marker
    This is an illustration that I drew based on Japanese fairy tale called "Urashima Taro." Urashima Taro decided to go home after years and years in the sea, but he couldn't forget the enjoyment and pleasure in the sea. Therefore, he drowned himself into the sea... continue reading (0, 1 image)

  10. Line drawing

    15 August 2016
    Line drawing

    Material: felt-tip pen
    This might be a good fabric pattern.

  11. Christmas Illustration

    6 January 2017
    Christmas Illustration

    This was my Christmas illustration 2016.

  12. Coming-of-Age Day

    10 January 2017
    Coming-of-Age Day

    Yesterday was Coming-of-Age Day in Japan! Traditionally, 20-years-olds having their coming-of-age ceremony wear kimono (especially girls), so I drew this to celebrate new adults!

  13. Zodiac Sign Girls

    11 April 2017
    Zodiac Sign Girls

    Zodiac Sign Girls.

  14. Walking with Lady Rhino

    11 April 2017
    Walking with Lady Rhino

    Acrylic paints on wood panel.

  15. The Awakening

    11 April 2017
    The Awakening

    An illustration fro spring. COPIC Marker on paper.

  16. Rokurokubi chan -Dating-

    11 April 2017
    Rokurokubi chan -Dating-

    An illustration that I created for the group exhibition "KAWAII YOKAI FES," which is being held at Daikaiten, Asagaya, Japan from April 6 to April 16, 2017. "Rokurokubi" means "long-neck woman," which is a famous monster in Japan.

  17. Hyakume chan -Doing Make Up-

    11 April 2017
    Hyakume chan -Doing Make Up-

    An illustration that I created for the group exhibition "KAWAII YOKAI FES," which is being held at Daikaiten, Asagaya, Japan from April 6 to April 16, 2017. "Hyakume" means "100 eyes monster," which is a famous monster in Japan.

  18. Tongue Cut Sparrow

    6 April 2018
    Tongue Cut Sparrow

    This is one of the illustrations that I created in SVA Summer Residency Program 2017. I used acrylic gouache to create this piece
    I illustrated Japanese fairy tale "Tongue Cut Sparrow." I set the setting in modern time, and this depicts a scene when a good old man visits sparrow's... continue reading (0, 1 image)

  19. BATH TIME

    6 April 2018
    BATH TIME

    An illustration that I created for a zine "Bath Time."
    Medium: acrylic gouache

  20. Happy New Year 2018

    6 April 2018
    Happy New Year 2018

    Series of New Year's Card 2018.  These were ordered by a private client.  Medium: Phoshop CS5

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  21. Happy New Year 2018

    6 April 2018
    Happy New Year 2018

    Another version of a New Year's card 2018. This was also ordered by a private client. Medium: Photoshop CS5

  22. Walking down the street.

    6 April 2018
    Walking down the street.

    Personal project. Digital illustration created by using Clip Studio for iPad Pro.

  23. Design Festa vol.49

    18 May 2019
    Design Festa vol.49
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    Hello Canvas Friends!Design Festa vol.49 has been started from May 18, 2019, and tomorrow is the 2nd day of the event!My table number is [B-317]!For this event, I crea...

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  24. Group Exhibition: WEGO Presents "Contest Winners Exhibition #2"

    30 March 2021
    Group Exhibition: WEGO Presents "Contest Winners Exhibition #2"

    There is going to be a group exhibition "Contest Winners Exhibition #2" presented by WEGO from March 31 to April 4, 2021, at WEGO Harajuku Takeshita-dori Shop, and I'm...

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  25. New Stickers Available

    18 June 2021
    New Stickers Available

    I signed a new contract with FACTO, a store selling artist items.Now, my stickers are available on FACTO's EC website! Check out the following URL for the items!https:...

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