Various Recent Announcements!

Long time no see! It's Matsumine, the illustrator.
I've been busy with various things and haven't been able to post, but since several announcements have come up, I'll summarize them for you!

▶ 'Summer Break! ILLUSTRATORS 2026 -HARAJUKU-' is now being held!

Held in May, “Illustrator's Work Exhibition 2026 (formerly: Illust EXPO)”.
(I wasn't able to announce this here on Note...)
I also participated in the exhibition.

The summer illustration exhibition, which is being held by the same organizers as the one above,
“Summer Break! ILLUSTRATORS 2026 -HARAJUKU-” is currently underway!

I also have a new illustration I created this summer on display!
Please stop by if you are in the area!

🔻Details here🔻

▶ I won an award in an illustration contest!

▷ 'Akaket Illustration Contest vol.13 -LOTUS-' Tohoku Publishing Award Winner

Akaket is a doujinshi convention held twice a year in my hometown of Akita.
I applied for the illustration contest held in conjunction with it for the first time and was awarded the "Tohoku Publishing Award"...!

I also received a lovely comment from Tohoku Publishing in their review 🔻

▷ 'Calling all Maid Lovers! Maid Outfit Illustration Contest♡' Honorable Mention

I am happy to announce that I received an honorable mention in the illustration contest held by GENSEKI, titled 'Calling All Maid Lovers! Maid Outfit Illustration Contest♡'!

▶ I am participating in an illustration anthology themed around 'Happiness'!

I have contributed an illustration to 'Petite Joie', an illustration anthology themed around 'Happiness' organized by Minon Shiina!

This book will be available at 'COMITIA 157' on Sunday, August 23rd!
Please be sure to check it out!

▶ Lottery sales for illustrations have started on the matching platform KAYTE!

I have now started lottery sales for illustrations on the matching platform KAYTE!

Many renowned illustrators are also participating.

This time, Matsumine is offering a limited number of 'SNS Icon Illustration Commissions' and 'Character Illustration Commissions' through a lottery.

If you are interested in having a portrait of yourself turned into an icon or illustration, I would be delighted if you took this opportunity to use the service!

▷SNS Icon Illustration Commissions
▷Character Illustration Commissions

▶ 'Nexr Arts' High-Definition Reproduction Print - Second Wave Now Available!

The second wave of sales has begun at 'Nexr Arts,' which sells high-definition reproduction prints in limited quantities!

A refreshing seaside illustration, also featured at 'Summer Break! ILLUSTRATORS 2026 -HARAJUKU-,' is now available!

I would be so happy if you could decorate your room with them and enjoy them!

🔻Click here for the previous post🔻

…And that was a quick run-through of various announcements for this time!
I will do my best to make sure I post updates more frequently from now on (sweat).
I would be very happy if you could check out Matsumine's work in various places!
Thank you for your continued support!

I am currently accepting illustration work!
Please check the Work Inquiries page for details.

I have started a subscription service called "Monthly Letter" where you receive a calendar when you support me!

Every month, I will deliver a newly drawn illustration along with words to make every day more enjoyable with the seasons, straight to your mailbox.

"From Living in the Countryside and Self-Taught to Working as an Illustrator" is now available as a paid article. Please check it out if you are interested.

Limited edition high-definition art prints are now on sale at Nexr Arts!

Please enjoy them in various ways, such as decorating your room to brighten up your life or adding them to your collection!

For those who support the work of illustrator Matsumine.There is a membership fan community.

Your regular support helps stabilize my creative environment and allows me to take on new creative projects.
I would be very happy if you could support me.