Hello, and thank you for stopping by! I’m Yumi, an illustrator based in Illinois.

My love for art began in childhood, growing up in the quiet countryside of Gifu, Japan. I spent my days exploring farms and forests and sketching scenes during family camping trips. These sketching adventures continued into my 20s when I traveled through Europe.

Now, I work as a freelance designer, focusing on web design and illustration. I love drawing animals and nature that evoke a sense of comfort and smile to people’s faces. When I’m not drawing, you may find me in the forest, my backyard, or sitting in the quiet corner of a local coffee shop.

Hello, thank you for dropping by! My name is Yumi, an illustrator based in Illinois.

My journey of exploring art has probably begun in my childhood. I grew up in the quiet countryside of Gifu, Japan, adventuring around farmyards and forests. Every summer my parents took us a week-long camping trip and we did sketching at places that we passed by! This sketching habit didn’t stop till my 20’s when I traveled through Europe.

Currently I work as a freelance designer, mostly focusing on web design and illustration. I love drawing animals and nature that evoke a sense of comfort and smile to people’s faces. When I’m not at my desk, you’ll find me walking in the nearby forest, working on my  garden, or sitting in the quiet corner of a coffee shop nearby.

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! To see more about my daily journey, follow me on Instagram @yumih.art! Thank you!