Euphorian Chic Art Blog
Euphorian Chic Art Blog
Featured: The Book "Graphic Design Translated"
Today, I am pleased to share the news that one of my Kanji "Hope" (Kibou) Design was picked and will be featured on the Graphic Design Reference book "Graphic Desgin Translated" by Rockport Publisher.
Some of the contents from the book.
The book will be published next year. I am very grateful for the opportunity:-)Thank you very much!
Love, Yoshika
Some of the contents from the book.
The book will be published next year. I am very grateful for the opportunity:-)
Love, Yoshika
Sending You Happy Thoughts...
Today, I just want to share a little something that made my day a little more special.
There are actually many clovers growing on the sidewalks around this area. And this morning I went for my usual jogging (1/3 walking to be exact), I somehow felt like looking for 4 leaf clovers. And guess what....I found 2 of them. What I did was, whenever I felt like, I stopped, looked down for like 10 seconds or so...then, found nothing, and jogged again....And, after stopping like 3 times, I felt like changing the jogging route a little bit, and then again, stopped, looked down, looked around like 10 seconds or so.... then, there it was..... the lucky 4 leaf clover:-) And, about 1 foot away from there, there it was again, a little prettier 4 leaf clover! They were not even from the same root.
This is actually my third time 4th time picking lucky clovers. Last time was at least 3 years ago..... Anyway, since 4 leaf lucky clover is a part of Euphorian Chic's concept, I thought I would share it on my art blog:-) Hope you all have a Happy-go-lucky day!
And, today, Etsy picked my new flower room decor prints for FP!Thank you so much!
Love, Yoshika 
There are actually many clovers growing on the sidewalks around this area. And this morning I went for my usual jogging (1/3 walking to be exact), I somehow felt like looking for 4 leaf clovers. And guess what....I found 2 of them. What I did was, whenever I felt like, I stopped, looked down for like 10 seconds or so...then, found nothing, and jogged again....And, after stopping like 3 times, I felt like changing the jogging route a little bit, and then again, stopped, looked down, looked around like 10 seconds or so.... then, there it was..... the lucky 4 leaf clover:-) And, about 1 foot away from there, there it was again, a little prettier 4 leaf clover! They were not even from the same root.
This is actually my third time 4th time picking lucky clovers. Last time was at least 3 years ago..... Anyway, since 4 leaf lucky clover is a part of Euphorian Chic's concept, I thought I would share it on my art blog:-) Hope you all have a Happy-go-lucky day!
And, today, Etsy picked my new flower room decor prints for FP!
Japan Day 2009
Actually I started to write this entry on May 31st which was Japan Day 2009. The huge Japanese event which includes, mini marathon, Japanese food samplings, music concert, Bonodori (Japanese traditional dance)...and more were held at Central Park.
Despite the decreased numbers of Japanese businessmen in New York, the event itself seems to be getting bigger and bigger. According to their website, the purpose of this event is to promote deeper understanding of Japanese culture and, to say "Thank you, New York!" It seems many American people visited this event last year as well. Which I think is very nice:-)))
This event was the third time this year. Last year, I was kind of busy preparing to go back to my country... So, I didn't know. The first year, I didn't know it at all. I think it used to be like a much smaller scaled street festival.... I have been to those a couple of times before. Since I haven't been to many Japanese events in New York, I thought I was going to go to this "Japan Day" this year...well, in my case, mostly for the purpose of Japanese food samplings, though....(It was free!) But there was a change of plan at the last minutes and I couldn't go. On the news that I saw on the next day, the event itself seemed a huge success and I was actually surprised with its scale. It's really a shame that I missed it.
So, instead of my photos or videos that I thought I was going to share on this blog, I was waiting to see someone else's nice YouTube videos to come out....
Well, unfortunately, I haven't found the one that really shows the whole thing of the event yet. But, I have managed to find a couple of good ones. What was funny to me the most was that there were many cosplayers (American people!) who wear costumes of some animation characters :-D As someone who grew up watching those Japanese animations, I really appreciate it!!
Despite the decreased numbers of Japanese businessmen in New York, the event itself seems to be getting bigger and bigger. According to their website, the purpose of this event is to promote deeper understanding of Japanese culture and, to say "Thank you, New York!" It seems many American people visited this event last year as well. Which I think is very nice:-)))
This event was the third time this year. Last year, I was kind of busy preparing to go back to my country... So, I didn't know. The first year, I didn't know it at all. I think it used to be like a much smaller scaled street festival.... I have been to those a couple of times before. Since I haven't been to many Japanese events in New York, I thought I was going to go to this "Japan Day" this year...well, in my case, mostly for the purpose of Japanese food samplings, though....(It was free!) But there was a change of plan at the last minutes and I couldn't go. On the news that I saw on the next day, the event itself seemed a huge success and I was actually surprised with its scale. It's really a shame that I missed it.
So, instead of my photos or videos that I thought I was going to share on this blog, I was waiting to see someone else's nice YouTube videos to come out....
Well, unfortunately, I haven't found the one that really shows the whole thing of the event yet. But, I have managed to find a couple of good ones. What was funny to me the most was that there were many cosplayers (American people!) who wear costumes of some animation characters :-D As someone who grew up watching those Japanese animations, I really appreciate it!!
If you are interested in the event, you can visit the website http://japandaynyc.org/main/
There are some videos, including "how to do BonOdori" which is quite funny, actually.
Love, Yoshika
New! Flower Room Illustration Prints
These are some of my flower line drawings digitally mixed with victorian pattern background with linen texture. It is simple, but looks great when it is matted and framed. It would be great chic accent for your contemporary room!
Available as set of 6, set of 3, or individually at my Etsy shop www.euphorianchic.etsy.com .
For Greeting cards, postcards, please visit
www.euphorianchicgift.com
Love, Yoshika
Available as set of 6, set of 3, or individually at my Etsy shop www.euphorianchic.etsy.com .
For Greeting cards, postcards, please visit
www.euphorianchicgift.com
Love, Yoshika
Many Thank You-s For Recent Etsy Treasuries!!
Since I opened my etsy shop last year, making treasuries has been fun, even though I often don't fine time to keep up with all the treasury opportunities, and often miss the 333 or 222 timing....
And I no longer save all of the treasury picks or my own treasuries....But here is my little thank you for those who recently handpicked my works for their treasuries:-)There were many beautiful treasuries, but, this time, let me just share a couple that I really appreciated their themes. Please click the image to see the full size, so that you can see the seller's names too.
Orient Spring by Zygopsyche
"Let's Be Green" by BirdHaven
And here is the list of those who kindly handpicked my works for their treasuries.
Some of them did multiple times already, I really appreciate it! Many of them are like treasury experts. Their treasuries are absolutely beautiful and often make it to FP of Etsy:-)))) I am so flattered to be included there.
**Zygopsyche-- Animal faux fur plushie!! Very very cute!
**Birdhaven -- nature inspired cards & gifts plus lovely bakers twine. Adorable!!
**birribe -- Lovely one of a kind knitted accessories!!
**Sigmosaics -- Beautiful mosaic goods!! Great for home decor!!
**twolefthands -- lovely lovely handmade dolls!!!
**artdefleur -- Beautiful glass jewelries and cuff links!!
**primsbyandrea -- Very lovely mixed media artworks!!
**Intres -- Super cute felt houses and trees. Great for children's room!! Her items are currently on Etsy Gift guides as well. Please check them out!
http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/children/59?&page=3
Thank you all very very much!
And today I would like to introduce some of the works from the sellers too.
I have mentioned their shops before on this blog. They both create lovely lovely treasuries, and they have brought me lots of visitors to my shop!
Munieca -- Lovely illustrations & paper craft jewelry!
As I said before on this blog, I love Andrea's works that are full of innocence. I especially love this lady butterfly series illustration:-)
Chicalessia -- beautiful handmade jewelry & unique velvet beads!
Among many beautiful handmade jewelries on Etsy, I think her jewelry is very elegant and sophisticated. This pink one is my favorite. She also sells very cute & unique bead supplies such as velvet beads, etc.
They are both members of Etsy in Spanish. So, Muchas Gracias, Andrea & Ana! :-)))
I guess that's all for today....
Love, Yoshika
And I no longer save all of the treasury picks or my own treasuries....But here is my little thank you for those who recently handpicked my works for their treasuries:-)There were many beautiful treasuries, but, this time, let me just share a couple that I really appreciated their themes. Please click the image to see the full size, so that you can see the seller's names too.
"Let's Be Green" by BirdHaven
And here is the list of those who kindly handpicked my works for their treasuries.
Some of them did multiple times already, I really appreciate it! Many of them are like treasury experts. Their treasuries are absolutely beautiful and often make it to FP of Etsy:-)))) I am so flattered to be included there.
**Zygopsyche-- Animal faux fur plushie!! Very very cute!
**Birdhaven -- nature inspired cards & gifts plus lovely bakers twine. Adorable!!
**birribe -- Lovely one of a kind knitted accessories!!
**Sigmosaics -- Beautiful mosaic goods!! Great for home decor!!
**twolefthands -- lovely lovely handmade dolls!!!
**artdefleur -- Beautiful glass jewelries and cuff links!!
**primsbyandrea -- Very lovely mixed media artworks!!
**Intres -- Super cute felt houses and trees. Great for children's room!! Her items are currently on Etsy Gift guides as well. Please check them out!
http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/children/59?&page=3
Thank you all very very much!
And today I would like to introduce some of the works from the sellers too.
I have mentioned their shops before on this blog. They both create lovely lovely treasuries, and they have brought me lots of visitors to my shop!
Munieca -- Lovely illustrations & paper craft jewelry!
As I said before on this blog, I love Andrea's works that are full of innocence. I especially love this lady butterfly series illustration:-)
Chicalessia -- beautiful handmade jewelry & unique velvet beads!
Among many beautiful handmade jewelries on Etsy, I think her jewelry is very elegant and sophisticated. This pink one is my favorite. She also sells very cute & unique bead supplies such as velvet beads, etc.
They are both members of Etsy in Spanish. So, Muchas Gracias, Andrea & Ana! :-)))
I guess that's all for today....
Love, Yoshika
Happy Mother's Day! (Poem)
Today is a mother's day..... So, happy mother's day to all moms in the world!!
Well, come to think of it, it is indeed a good thing to have a day to appreciate someone around you whom you might tend to take for granted everyday.
But in my case, to be honest, I didn't feel like celebrating this day for my own mother for a long time who is no longer in this world, though I think of her a lot on her death anniversary day, and still feel like celebrating her birthday every year.
But today, I felt like celebrating it for her for the first time in many years. And then, I felt like sharing this poem that I wrote for her several years ago. And while I was reading this poem, I noticed that I was still missing her terribly, but at the same time, was also reading it with much more peaceful state than before... which is a good thing I guess....:-)
Anyway, this is for you, Happy mother's day, お母さん！
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"Gentle Heart"
Water Color 2004
Love, Yoshika
Well, come to think of it, it is indeed a good thing to have a day to appreciate someone around you whom you might tend to take for granted everyday.
But in my case, to be honest, I didn't feel like celebrating this day for my own mother for a long time who is no longer in this world, though I think of her a lot on her death anniversary day, and still feel like celebrating her birthday every year.
But today, I felt like celebrating it for her for the first time in many years. And then, I felt like sharing this poem that I wrote for her several years ago. And while I was reading this poem, I noticed that I was still missing her terribly, but at the same time, was also reading it with much more peaceful state than before... which is a good thing I guess....:-)
Anyway, this is for you, Happy mother's day, お母さん！
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Mother
Smell of Marigold
Your beautiful orchid,
Marie Laurencin's picture book,
and Queen Elizabeth stamp collection...
With a heart of little girl,
you dreamed of the land of England.
Those are the things that remind me of your smile.
Standing in a summer breeze that brings salty air from the sea,
I close my eyes
And the same question keeps repeating in my head
Why couldn't I notice your pains?...
The pain behind your smile,
The pain behind your strength...
Being buried in my unresolved guilt
Your words keep repeating in my head.
"You have a gentle heart."
So, just tonight,
let me return to your little girl
Let me sleep in a blanket of your love.
So, tomorrow, I promise, I will be strong again.
Please, mother,
just tonight,
let me see you in my dream...
"Gentle Heart"
Water Color 2004
Love, Yoshika
Etsy Gift Guides
Yesterday, my Queen Anne series illustration sample sale listing was handpicked by Etsy staff and added to Etsy Gift Guides "Under $20.00". Thank you so much!
Please click the image to visit Gift Guides "Under $20.00" or visit Etsy Gift Guides to find great gifts for mother's day or other occations!
Love, Yoshika
Please click the image to visit Gift Guides "Under $20.00" or visit Etsy Gift Guides to find great gifts for mother's day or other occations!
Love, Yoshika
Featured at Lotushaus.com!
My Kanji design prints were featured on very lovely style blog, Lotushaus.com! Thank you so much!
Pleaase visit here or click the image below to read it. 
Joanna is a very talented artist -- organic lifestyle designer, stylist, cultural creative, event coordinator, aspiring floralista, ikebana practitioner. I especially loved her easter birdy centerpiece and her ikebana flower arrangement! Please visit her blog and her portofolio!
Design by joanna dyckhoffLove, Yoshika 
Joanna is a very talented artist -- organic lifestyle designer, stylist, cultural creative, event coordinator, aspiring floralista, ikebana practitioner. I especially loved her easter birdy centerpiece and her ikebana flower arrangement! Please visit her blog and her portofolio!
Design by joanna dyckhoff
About My 3D Relief Paintings/Wall Art
I already explain a little bit about my 3D relief artworks on my website. But, let me introduce it little bit more on my blog again. As some of you may already know, I have started to paint again last summer after putting my painting career on hold about 3 years ago. This 3D Relief technique that I am using right now is actually what I happend to have found by myself, and found very interesting /comfortable using it while I was experimenting various techniques in fine arts back then. So, I was already using it on some of my works, and when I started to paint again, I felt like using it. This time, I use Acrylic paint as main medium in stead of oil in order to create the piece faster, and have started to use more geometric shapes into the pictures to create more contemporary feels.
Let me explain a little bit about my "3D Relief" technique itself as well.
As many of you already know, "relief" is a sculptured artwork where modeled form is raised (or alternatevely lowered ) from a flattened (2D) background without being disconnected from it. In most of my relief paintings, I use 3D modeling material to create somewhat raised forms on canvas or other 2D paintable surface either in abstract or realistic forms, often mixing with other texture mediums and techniques such as Impasto, etc, and then color them either by Acrylic or Oils. Unlike many other relief artworks, I personally like the rough surface that the 3D modeling material that I am using creates. I often find myself enjoying letting it make its own shapes and kind of following its ways.
These are some of my 3D Relief paintings/wall arts.
Love, Yoshika
Let me explain a little bit about my "3D Relief" technique itself as well.
As many of you already know, "relief" is a sculptured artwork where modeled form is raised (or alternatevely lowered ) from a flattened (2D) background without being disconnected from it. In most of my relief paintings, I use 3D modeling material to create somewhat raised forms on canvas or other 2D paintable surface either in abstract or realistic forms, often mixing with other texture mediums and techniques such as Impasto, etc, and then color them either by Acrylic or Oils. Unlike many other relief artworks, I personally like the rough surface that the 3D modeling material that I am using creates. I often find myself enjoying letting it make its own shapes and kind of following its ways.
These are some of my 3D Relief paintings/wall arts.
Love, Yoshika
