I’m Yumi, an illustrator living near Chicago!
Originally from Gifu, Japan, I grew up in the countryside surrounded by forests and rice fields. As a child, I loved keeping diaries during holidays and family camping trips, recording memories through drawings and words.
As a student, I studied English (and oil painting!), which helped me travel across Europe with a sketchbook in hand. After moving to the United States in 2019, I spent five years working as a freelance web and graphic designer.
Now, I spend weekdays at an office desk and weekends drawing. My works are mostly inspired by nature, created through a combination of colored pencils and digital tools.
I don’t have a lot to show just yet, but slowly building my small world through art, hoping it brings a smile to people’s faces. So I hope you’ll stay tuned!
Please contact me if you are interested in commissions, collaborations, chats and all sorts. I’m happy to work on new projects and meet new people!
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