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Takamori, Alvin
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About the Artist:
Alvin Takamori was born in Los Angeles in 1961 and grew up in Gardena, California. After studying industrial design at CSU Long Beach, he worked at Stacy Dukes Design where he built and installed custom signage and displays. In the mid 90’s, as computer graphics developed, he began a career as a graphic designer. In 2014, at the suggestion of Mary Hatsuko Higuchi and Donald Hata, he attended the Henry Fukuhara Painting Workshop in the Eastern Sierras and rediscovered his love of painting. It was the first time he had painted creatively in about 27 years. Since then, he has continued painting with watercolors and acrylics. He joined the South Bay Watercolor Society (SBWS), the National Watercolor Society (NWS), and the Torrance Artists Guild (TAG). In 2018, one of his paintings won, “Best of Show” at the SBWS Annual Show. Currently, Alvin serves as Recording Secretary for the SBWS, and newsletter editor for the TAG. He was also inspired to help organize the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Art Show, where he serves as a Board member. |
Covid-Confined, 2020
Watercolor and acrylic
16.25 × 20.5 inches
Watercolor and acrylic
16.25 × 20.5 inches
Tsao-Mizushima, Christine
Where's JCI?, 2020
Digital artwork created in Photoshop
8 × 8 inches
About the Art:
“Word Search” and “Where’s JCI” were created as puzzle games to express my gratitude for JCI.
Throughout the years, I’ve attended many JCI events and classes, and also had the pleasure to be part of the volunteer team. JCI is a truly fun and educational place. I’m grateful that JCI is able to continue its mission during this difficult time. A sincere kansha (thank you) to the staff and all those who worked hard to make it possible.
Digital artwork created in Photoshop
8 × 8 inches
About the Art:
“Word Search” and “Where’s JCI” were created as puzzle games to express my gratitude for JCI.
Throughout the years, I’ve attended many JCI events and classes, and also had the pleasure to be part of the volunteer team. JCI is a truly fun and educational place. I’m grateful that JCI is able to continue its mission during this difficult time. A sincere kansha (thank you) to the staff and all those who worked hard to make it possible.
Word Search, 2020
Digital artwork created in Photoshop
8.5 × 9 inches
Digital artwork created in Photoshop
8.5 × 9 inches
Uratani, Frank
About the Artist:
My mentors; Mort Drucker and Jack Davis of Mad Magazine. They taught me to draw caricatures and am grateful to both of them. Since 1983 to present performed at parties doing caricatures!
Artist Contact Information:
uratanifrank.com
My mentors; Mort Drucker and Jack Davis of Mad Magazine. They taught me to draw caricatures and am grateful to both of them. Since 1983 to present performed at parties doing caricatures!
Artist Contact Information:
uratanifrank.com
King Kamehameha, 2020
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
About the Art:
"Caricatures over 100 templates, each with different themes"
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
About the Art:
"Caricatures over 100 templates, each with different themes"
Super Girl, 2020
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
Turtle Rider, 2020
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
Hawaiian Wild Boar, 2020
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
Bride of Frankenstein, 2020
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches