illustrators

I draw illustrations mainly with motifs of things that exist naturally, such as succulents, dried flowers, and nuts.

Original goods such as paper goods and miscellaneous goods are created using drawn illustrations, and are mainly exhibited at events, commissioned, and held solo exhibitions and workshops.

2010... artist name Chicu. Began working as an artist as (chiku).

After creating the work, we first start with consignment sales to physical stores that can handle handmade works.

2013... brand name yura2chicu. It is being developed as (wobble wobble).

Following physical stores, we expanded our range of products, such as receiving calls from Rakuten Ichiba shops and starting a handmade marketplace.

2015... Exhibited at a face-to-face event for the first time. Even now, we are exhibiting about 4 times a year, mainly at events in Aichi and Tokyo.

2018... Held her first solo exhibition. It continued to be held once or twice a year until 2020.

2019... A workshop to make small paper boxes using original paper was held.

2020... Sonny Angel participated in Japan Creator's Exhibition 2020. We have produced and sold 2 original Sonny Angels.

2021... Participated in the creation of recipes for two works using Dragonfly Pencil art materials in the “Dragonfly Pencil and Minne Special Project”. An interview article was also published.

In addition, we also accept orders from individuals, such as making business cards.

Workshops and solo exhibitions have been suspended since 2020 due to the effects of the novel coronavirus. Once the restrictions are removed, I would like to resume it again.

[Creator Interview]

Q. What led you to start drawing pictures of succulents?

A. Over 10 years ago, I found a small group plant at a flower shop.

The thick, unique forms, and vivid colors... I was fascinated by mysterious plants I had never seen before, and I was greeted with a bowl.

When I got home and looked it up, I first learned that these puffy plants are called “succulents.”

From there, they welcomed them one after another, and they continue to raise them even now.

As I continued my career as an artist, I began to think “I want to draw something,” and I decided to draw my favorite motifs.

When that is decided, “My favorite thing... succulents!” The motif was easily decided.

I started drawing succulents that I had grown myself at that time, and now I have the opportunity to draw succulents modeled after my followers on social media.

Q. What points did you put the most effort into planning your classes?

A. The point is that it is possible to express a wide range of expressions even with simple functions.

The drawing software “MediBang Paint” I'm using this time has various functions, but I made an original brush to use and thought that it could be completed with minimal operation using that single brush.

In this class, I will draw illustrations with succulent plant motifs, soI would like those who like succulents, those who grow succulents, and those who want many people to know the appeal of succulents they grow themselves to take this course.

I think some Tannillers, who grow succulents, have a “succulent exchange service” where they exchange succulents they grow themselves with succulents grown by their followers through SNS.

At that time, if you send it with an original message card with an illustration drawn by yourself, you may be even more pleased.

Q. Please give a message to the students!

A. Once you have drawn the succulents (Seven Lucky Gods) with the motifs you prepared in this class, the next step is to decide on a motif from the succulents you have grown yourself (or the succulent you want to draw) and take a picture.

Then, use that photo as a reference and draw an illustration using what you've learned in this class.

The Seven Lucky Gods that appeared this time are actually succulents I grow. She appeared as a model for this class.

It's very exciting to draw my own illustrations using “succulents I grow myself” as models.

Try replacing the self part of the sentence below with the student himself.

“I'm attached to it when I raise it myself, but I'm going to draw an illustration using that girl as a model.

As I drew, I noticed an appeal I hadn't noticed until now, saying, “Oh, this place has this kind of color.”

And I was able to create original posters, message cards, etc. on paper using those illustrations.

Maybe I'll send it with this message card on the next meat exchange flight.”

... what do you think? Aren't you excited just imagining it?

Through this class, you will rediscover the fun of drawing illustrations and the appeal of succulents

I would be happy if Taniller's circle would expand more than ever before.

Please post your illustrations in the comments section. I'm looking forward to seeing your illustrations!