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Painter illustrator (35 years in the painting industry-) involved in illustration for many years > declared a painter in 2016. I work on creative activities every day under the theme of “natural beauty.” I want my work to be “art that is close to living space.” We aim for art that can be added to a healing and relaxing space for that person, such as decorating a room with a single flower or arranging a room with foliage plants. ■Biography Born in 1966 in Hyogo Graduated from Osaka Designer College PD Department in 1989 Became independent after working for an illustration production company in 1994 Established S&R ILLUSTRATION in 1995 1996 Part-time lecturer at Osaka Designer College PD Department (24 years) 2005 trade name change S and R (introduced) Sales of original works (giclee prints) began in 2011 2012 First solo exhibition (Heiwa Paper Voice Osaka) 2013 2nd solo exhibition (Shinsaibashi Double A Gallery) 2016 Painter Declaration title at age 50 (painter/illustrator) 2026 Dry Landscape Series announced. Member of JAGDA (Japan Graphic Designers Association) ■Activity history He has been involved in over 300 illustrations for product packages, catalogs, posters, etc. for 35 years in the commercial advertisement illustration world. (Representative works include Yuming's “Shangri-La 3” performance posters, many Morozoff packages, Kawasaki Heavy Industries motorcycles, etc.) The basis is analog real illustration technology. In 2011, he began selling his own works (the theme of natural beauty) to general customers as giclee prints (framed). “Soujirou Art” currently has 6 series, and there are the WA, F, A, PP, CP, MP series, and the most popular is the WA series (original character face touch), followed by the F series (flower painting), which is popular, and many customers are delighted. ■Concept When I was a boy, I often played in mountains, rivers, fields, and fields until dark. The benefits of nature that I felt to the fullest, that precious time, and presence are the driving forces that keep drawing pictures. The way the shoots grow from spring to summer is strong and full of vitality, and the creatures that live there shine brighten, I am moved and loved, and I am also happy. Earth's precious lives living together! Bringing green to people's hearts! I draw my work with the hope that it will be a visual that evokes environmental considerations in people's minds.