Mono-no-aware

by Yuki | Aug 1, 2021 | Painting, watercolor

In Japan, Sakura (cherry blossoms) is a national object of reverence, because it represents the state of “mono no aware”, which I’ve been feeling and trying to make sense of all my life. Here’s my favorite translation: “the quietly elated, bittersweet feeling of...

Phoenix

by Yuki | Jul 26, 2021 | Painting, watercolor

The things that really shake the human soul aren’t beauty or kindness. Although such things are certainly moving, but those feelings don’t last long. But pain or sadness is different. They take you to an inferno, leaving you indelible burns. Even after the...

Axel and his little brother

by Yuki | Jun 4, 2021 | illustration, Painting, watercolor

“This is my favorite picture of me and my brother.” When I saw sparkles in Axel’s eyes when he told me, I knew I wanted to paint it for him. You see, many people ask me what inspires me when I paint. The answer is sparkles. It’s that simple. It...

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by Yuki | Oct 15, 2019 | storytelling

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Darkness

by Yuki | May 25, 2018 | Mortality

Darkness I think about death a lot. But I can’t openly talk about it with almost anyone I know, because you’d think I’m depressed and pessimistic. It’s quite the opposite for me; I think being mindful with death lets you truly live because it shifts everything...