Japan Festival in Brighton!

Hello everyone!
The weather is not so great recently in here, Brighton - one moment is hot, and another moment is cold, then wet, then stormy... I really hope this weekend would be sunny, because I'm joining in Brighton Japan Festival!!

The festival is for Japan Tsunami appeal - part of sales goes for Japanese Red Cross.

On 25th, I'll dance on stage from 11:30am (I know, I know, I'm a manga artist, not a dancer. But hey) as a group called Fume.

After that, I'll be at a table with other manga artist Chie Kutsuwada.

Fingers crossed for the weather, and see you in Brigton!!(・ω・)ノ

SPIRIT OF HOPE charity comic for Japan /New Zealand

On March 11 2011 Japan suffered an earthquake of enormous and devastating power...
The scars still very much open and sore that makes me think what I can do for my home country from England.
I've been joining various anthologies and charity events and Spirit of Hope is one of the charity anthologies for earthquake appeal for Japan and New Zealand.
The 3 page comic titled "The Ship" is written by brilliant Richmond Clements, and I contributed an art.


Each copy will cost you £14.99, plus £3 for postage and packing.You can choose which cover you prefer – when ordering, say whether you want Jimmy Broxton or Michael Allred. (Of course, you could always get both.) When the advance orders are sent out, the CBA hopes to include 3 small limited edition prints of the covers and an extra picture.
Send your order to The Comic Book Alliance, PO Box 165, Marple, Cheshire SK6 7BL. You can download an order form from the CBA website (and find out more about the CBA while you’re there.) Cheques & postal orders should be made out to ‘The Comic Book Alliance’. At the moment the CBA doesn’t offer electronic ordering and payment, but they hope to be able to do so very soon.

Count down to MCM London Expo!

Me, Chie Kutsuwada and Nipponaisuki will be sharing a table at Comic Village in Expo.
See you in this weekend!! xxx

Anti-War anthology is out on amazon now!

War: The Human Cost 260 page book + CD is available from Amazon now for £11.99 + £2.85 uk shipping (will ship worldwide).

Inko is joined in for 8 page comic "Search & Avoid" about Vietnam War.

Remember, only 750 copies (hand numbered). When they're gone, they're gone! :D

SPIRIT OF HOPE charity comic for Japan /New Zealand

SPIRIT OF HOPE CHARITY COMIC FOR JAPAN /NEW ZEALAND

Inko joined in this charity anthology by donating 3 page comic art "The Ship" written by Richmond Clements.

The comic is edited by Alan Cowsill for the Comic book Alliance http://www.comicbook.org.uk/ to raise funds for the people of Japan and New Zealand after the terrible earthquakes and tsunami.

I'll update when it's out!
Thank you!! :D

Art blossom Japanrelief Aid Art Project

One of my artist friend Nipponaisuki organised a new project!
The following is from his blog entry about it:


Hi!

It has been 11 days since the huge earthquake struck Japan on 11th March with a magnitude of 9.0 that occurred 80 miles away from Japan’s northern coast. Being the largest earthquake to hit Japan in its recorded history and the 4th largest worldwide, Japan has also been hit hard by Tsunami waves leaving a large wake of destruction and devastation. Moreover, Japan faces an ongoing battle to contain its Fukushima nuclear reactor plant, to ensure national and global safety.

Despite these tragic events, there are many stories of solidarity, compassion and fighting for survival emerging, offering much hope and inspiration.

To show their support and appreciation towards a country that first inspired them to pursue a life of creativity, Manga artist and Illustrator Juan-Carlos Cambón (DeadlyKawaii/ Nipponaisuki) and Master calligrapher Hiroko-Fukuda (art Project Wakoshi), have set up project ART BLOSSOM JAPAN to raise funding towards those directly affected by this natural disaster.

Working with talented Manga artist and Illustrators Zarina Liew (Cobalt Café), Inko and Chie Kutsuwada (Umisen-Yamasen), this project’s aim is to unite Manga-ka/Comic artists and Illustrators from all corners of the world to help raise funds towards supporting those who are without homes or have lost loved ones in Japan, by donating their artwork. ART BLOSSOM JAPAN does not stop here however as there is a more long-term goal to continue to donate towards charitable causes around the world.

This is a project created by artists, for artists, to come together and offer their unique skills and their blossoming creations to help and inspire others in need.

With Japan coming into its iconic spring “Hanami” Sakura blossoming season , this is a call for Manga/ Comic artists and Illustrators to let your creativity bloom and send a message of encouragement to help make the deeply artistic and cultural country of Japan blossom in full bloom once more!

Donated artwork from Artists will be displayed and sold through the Art Blossom Japan site, along with all the artists details, at the Artist's suggested price and 100% of all proceeds raised (minus shipping fees) will be donated to Red Cross Relief Aids and selected charities, with the aim to continue to help donate to causes around the world. Art Blossom Japan is a non-profit organization.

We are accepting originals and printed artwork submissions from Manga-ka/ Comic artists and Illustrators from around the world.
All submissions will be reviewed in the first instance and should have some reference to Japan.

The ART BLOSSOM JAPAN website will be released Very soon!

For further details please send enquiries to: enquiries@artblossomjapan.com

20th April - Heart Japan event!

Inko and Chie will be in Heart Japan charity event on 20th April!
There are exhibition, manga portrait, manga wall, auctions... and more!!

See you at Vibe Bar in Brick Lane!
http://heartjapan.org.uk/