Masukawa Masako | Contemporary Artist: Artworks & Biography
Masukawa Masako
- France
Painter
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When I draw my illustrations, I live in every world that I create. I invent characters, villages and I live in this world while I paint.
Based in France, near Paris, Masako is an illustrator with a unique background. Unlike most painters, she began drawing late in life. Yet the young Japanese girl grew up in an environment conducive to pictorial art since her mother created traditional Japanese ‘sumie’ watercolour paintings. Masako admired the artistic work but could not imagine having the talent to do the same. Her preferences then focused her on outdoor activities, travel and on cultural discoveries.
At 17, she went to the United States as part of a student exchange program. Her low level of English made her beginnings difficult for her on the other side of the Pacific, and her only respite was an art course in which she was asked to draw more than speak. This experience taught her a new way of expressing herself. Her teacher noticed her talent and encouraged her to start an artistic path she had never considered. Under his guidance, Masako developed her skills and won a scholarship to the College of Art and Design in Savannah (United States).
Looking for a personal style and technique, the Japanese artist remembered her mother's creations. She recalled the fascination of watercolours blending in "happy accidents". Influenced by this Far Eastern aesthetic, Masako’s works are poetic. They are bathed in a nostalgic atmosphere. Each tells a story and questions the events leading up to the scene, as well those that follow. Masako is interested in what she does not see, preferring ideas to sensations.
According to her, watercolor is a fascinating painting that allows her to blend colors on paper. "There are always good surprises as the paper dries. With that technique, my fantasy world has no limit, no end."
- China :
- 2019Exhibition at the Children CenterBougival, France
- 2015Illustration of the bookHarper Collins Publishing House, United States of America (the)
- 2011Obtains the 1st illustration prizeJapan Floss Silk Association, Japan
- 1993Master's degree from the College of Art and DesignSavannah, United States of America (the)
- 1969BirthKagawa, Japan
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(86 Artworks)
86 Artworks
Masukawa Masako
Racoons
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100Masukawa Masako
Three maggies
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100Masukawa Masako
Penguin lovers
25 x 25 cmSGD 650Masukawa Masako
Strawberry child
13 x 13 cmSGD 230Masukawa Masako
Free wise animal in a hat
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100Masukawa Masako
Maison 1
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Boy and bear
13 x 13 cmSGD 230Masukawa Masako
Castle
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100Masukawa Masako
White cat
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100Masukawa Masako
Mr Zebra
19 x 19 cmSGD 390Masukawa Masako
Little prince
13 x 13 cmSGD 230Masukawa Masako
House right
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Red houses
13 x 13 cmSGD 230Masukawa Masako
White ball plant city
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Star lady
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Girl + rabbit
13 x 13 cmSGD 230Masukawa Masako
Star delivery angel
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Boy and a little dog
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Le Poule
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Cloud boy
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Indian houses
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Pengui and bear
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Fall
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Squirrel
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Three houses
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green houses
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Flying charm
19 x 19 cmSGD 390Masukawa Masako
Mermaid
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Little princesse
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Houses
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Good friends
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Flying girl
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36 boy rain
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Bears
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Boy and others
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Red tulips
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Funny animal
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100Masukawa Masako
Flying boat with balloons
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Girl with big ribbon
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White cat with birds
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Flying girl with a red hat
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White cat with a flower
19 x 19 cmSGD 390Masukawa Masako
White cat
25 x 25 cmSGD 650Masukawa Masako
Funny people
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Maison
19 x 19 cmSGD 390Masukawa Masako
Deer
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Flying city with a flag
19 x 19 cmSGD 390Masukawa Masako
St
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House with a slay
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100Masukawa Masako
Let's play music
19 x 19 cmSGD 390Masukawa Masako
Pink rabbit
19 x 19 cmSGD 390Masukawa Masako
Funny building
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100Masukawa Masako
Circus Horse
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Blue boat
13 x 13 cmSGD 230Masukawa Masako
Best friends
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Bubble house
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100Masukawa Masako
Laundry houses
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Fairies
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A flower house
19 x 19 cmSGD 390Masukawa Masako
Fête
36 x 36 cmSGD 1,100