Born in Japan, Keiko started oil painting at age 12. She earned a BA in English literature at Aichi Shukutoku University in Japan. Her first painting sold in 1985. She learned pastel paining from a private tutor in 1987 and pastel became her favorite media.
Painting has been always Keiko’s passion. She moved to London in 1993 where she studied Art, English and Business while working for a magazine as an illustrator. She returned to Japan and moved to California in 1998.
In California Keiko studied plein air painting in a variety of media with artist Erik Sandberg, who inspired her with his talent and enthusiasm.
Keiko continues to study fine art and experiment with new styles including abstract and collage.
“California is a wonderful place to live. Magnificent nature and beautiful weather are priceless and I feel free to do anything I want, so I paint. I seek peace and calm in nature and when I find it, I paint the moment I am touched.”
2009 Abstract painting at Art Center at Night
2008 Painting and Composition at Art Center at Night
2004-2008 Plein air landscape painting with Erik Sandburg
1999-2004 Various Art media at Glendale Community College
1995 Graphic illustration at Chelsea Art College of London
1977-1986 Self-education and private tutor
2009 Two artists show at Chassom Tea Salon – Pasadena CA
2008 Canson Merchandise Award - SCORE Vll at VIVA Gallery - Sherman Oaks CA
2007 Two artists show at Brenart Café Gallery - Pasadena CA