Showing posts with label Harajuku. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harajuku. Show all posts

Maina!



One of the biggest forms of flattery for me when it comes to my illustration work is when the same people that I am inspired by like what I do. Since I have started this blog years ago, I have met so many people that I consider a huge blessing to have come in contact with. Thanks to the internet, the world can connect people with unique interests that would not likely normally be able to meet. I know this is kind of stating the obvious, but just to think that common internet access has not been around for an EXTREMELY long time is a bit crazy.

A great example of someone liking my work that I am also inspired by was when Tavuchi featured me on her blog. Through it, a reader, the lovely Maina-chan saw my work, and found me on facebook. She sent me the sweetest email message and told me she had found me through Tavuchi's blog. Maina's style is really cool, its like the epitome of the type of Tokyo street fashion that I love. After sending several messages in mixed Japanese and English, I am honored to call her a friend!

She sent me a picture that she had taken for some of her friends, and I decided to draw her. I can't wait to go to Tokyo later this summer and meet her in person.




*And to all the readers who may have felt too shy to add me on facebook, send a message, or post a comment..I just want to thank you for following and looking at my art. Feel free to shoot me a message, I have met some close friends because of the internet over the years, so to me its totally awesome! :) Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

Art Drive Japan | You and Artists Helping Japan-LOOKING FOR DONATIONS

Art Drive Japan | You and Artists Helping Japan

As some of you may know Lactose Intoler-Art is participating in "Art Drive Japan", an online art auction. Art Drive Japan is a charitable project in which the money earned goes towards Japan relief. Right now, I currently have some prints up for bids, and there are many other artists chipping in from around the world including Japan. More work will continue to be posted, so check it out by clicking the link above or going www.artdrivejapan.com

YOU CAN HELP! Art Drive Japan is still accepting donations at the time of posting, so if you are interested in donating your artwork or fashion items toward the cause, please contact them by clicking the "DONATE ART HERE" link.



-Art Drive Japan is ran by the same people as "Made With Japan", an online arts project supporting unique and creative individuals, brands, and companies that are influenced by Japanese culture.

Tavuchi meets FRUiTS magazine owner, holding Lactose Intoler-Art bag


My friend Tavuchi met with the owner of FRUiTS,TUNE, and STREET magazine. I was glad to see she was holding my bag design. Tavuchi will be coming to my city very soon to meet up with me. I'll try and keep the blog updated with that.

新しいイラスト NEW Illustration RIDSNAP inspiration ストリートファッションイラスト



I've really been loving RIDSNAP's street fashion shots lately. I decided to do an illustration of one of my recent favorite

If you guys don't already know of RIDSNAP, check them out at http://www.ridsnap.com



今私はfurryのファッションが好きです.彼女のスカーフは素晴らしいです.The colors are great. I like the accent of orange cheeks and the orange button.

Lactose Intoler-Art in FRUiTS magazine Dec 2010



Hey guys! I'm excited to announce that the photo of my friend Tavuchi-san holding a Lactose Intoler-Art original tote bag is in the latest issue of FRUiTS magazine!

I'm Excited!


New Illustration!
So..I'm gonna have a show at my favorite vintage shop soon! I can't wait..More details later. I'm hoping to get her made onto a giant cut out! Online store hopefully opening within the next few months. Keep checking back!

Harajuku Lawson Girls + Fuzzy Bow


My favorite place in all of Tokyo to watch people is on Omotesando street in Harajuku. People pass by here every afternoon in order to get their picture taken. So many photographers from various magazines sit on the bicycle racks, hoping to get the the shots they need. My favorite spot to sit is right in front of the Lawson Convenience store. It is so fun to watch people hanging out, that are totally in tune with the epitome of street fashion culture. Kids dressing extremely expressive and creatively, hoping for someone to take their picture. The illustration I did of the girls sitting on the bicycle rack is inspired by those moments, as well as a snapshot I took when I was in Tokyo last. I hope you enjoy it! (Click to blow it up!)

From my blog "Street Snap Recap! http://streetsnaprecap.blogspot.com

The inspiration from this next illustration grew out one object. A big bow, that has some kind of old teddybear, stuffed animal type of texture. After that, I developed the whole character around that. I also wanted to include Katakana writing on her somewhere. I've noticed that a lot of the coolest kids in Tokyo are starting to incorporate Japanese characters, whether anime or just symbols, into their used clothing/high fashion style, etc. That's one thing that is so great about Tokyo fashion. Making the uncool cool again, and mixing stuff up like crazy.


Also..I am constantly updating two other blogs. This is my main blog, however. The other two are:

Lactose Intoler-Art Inspiration-

http://lactoseintolerartinspiration.blogspot.com

A blog with lots of images that inspire me creatively, and hopefully they can inspire you too!



Street Snap Recap-

http://streetsnaprecap.blogspot.com

A collection of my favorite street fashion photos from around the world! Mostly Tokyo, this blog is meant to support street fashion web sites, and link people to various sites!

Be sure and check out all 3 blogs to get your full street-fashion-inspiration-creativity-fix!

RIDSNAP ILLUSTRATION



The past few days have been great. I have finally had time to relax and prepare for Japan. I've been studying Japanese as well as making new art and designs. This design is an illustration of a girl I found on RIDSNAP, one of my favorite street fashion web sites. Enjoy! The photo credit of course goes to www.ridsnap.com

Thank you, RIDSNAP!


I'm excited to announce that I am currently being featured on www.ridsnap.com 's home page! My artwork is being featured there, so please check out their site for my feature.

If you're visiting from the link on RIDSNAP, welcome to my blog! I hope you like it!

ありがとうございますRIDSNAP! あなたのweb site わすごいです!! わたしわはらじゅくのfashionわだいすきです。わたしのにほんごわちょっと。ごめなさい!

Rid Snap


So I've made various references to Ridsnap on my blogs. Ridsnap is one of my FAVORITE street fashion web sites that exists. Ridsnap covers street fashion in Tokyo, and they do a great job of it. There are even party snap shots, and videos as well. The videos give even more of a sense of reality to the great styles that many young Tokyoite's have.

I did a newer illustration from a recent favorite ridsnap photo. If you haven't gone yet, check out www.ridsnap.com , one of the best street fashion sites on the net!

*Photo credit obviously goes to ridsnap. Be sure to check em' out! Click the 2nd photo for enlarged detail.