About Eiko

Born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan, I grew up surrounded by mountains, forests, and changing seasons that shaped my love of the natural world. From an early fascination with anime and storytelling, I later discovered painting as an adult, finding it to be the medium through which I could best express my connection to nature.

My work reflects the belief that nature is both powerful and fragile—a force that sustains life yet requires our respect to thrive. I portray landscapes and seascapes as nurturing and vibrant, using warm, vivid colors to capture their energy and vitality. Each painting is an expression of gratitude, inspired by memories of hiking, skiing, and exploring the vast scenery of Hokkaido, and by the serenity I continue to find in natural spaces today.

I see my art as both personal and universal. On one hand, it reflects my story—my childhood immersed in the outdoors and my creative journey into painting. On the other, it speaks to a shared responsibility: the need to appreciate and protect the environment that sustains us. Through my work, I hope to uplift viewers, spark reflection, and highlight the beauty and balance that nature offers.

Every brushstroke carries the message that by honoring and preserving our surroundings, we can create a more magical and sustainable world.

My Childhood

Colorful illustration of a young girl with curly blonde hair, wearing a red dress with a polka-dot bow, sitting on a tree branch surrounded by singing birds and a raccoon. An adult woman with dark hair appears in the sky, and three other young girls with glasses and blue outfits are nearby, smiling and interacting in a garden with pink flowers and green trees.

CANDY CANDY

My favorite Anime during my childhood

The main character (Candy) goes to NYC to meet with her love (Terry) who was a theater performer at Broadway. As a child, I dreamed of going to NYC to watch a Broadway show.

Group of young students in black uniforms posing for a photo in front of traditional Asian temple architecture, with some making peace signs.

School trip to Kyoto

My friends from high school. I didn’t like having to wear a school uniform as it felt too rigid and didn’t provide any freedom, but I tried to make the most of it.

Conservation Of Nature

Bamboo Forest - Kyoto, Japan

A dense bamboo forest with tall green bamboo stalks and leafy canopy.

Mt. Yotei - Hokkaido, Japan

A snow-capped mountain under a partly cloudy blue sky, with green fields and a narrow road in the foreground.

Zen Garden - Kyoto, Japan

A tranquil pond surrounded by lush vegetation, with white water lilies floating on the surface and purple irises along the shore, and green trees in the background.

I was very fortunate to have been surrounded by nature during my childhood. I use to chase butterflies during the spring and summer time, harvest produce in the fall, and make snowmen in the long winters. At night, stars were bright and crickets would chirp loudly. Nature provided me comfort and peace. It is my hope to help in preserving it for future generations.