Three Thank-Yous Connected by Paintings
Rather than "selling" my paintings, I paint with the feeling of
"letting them live in someone's home."
If even one of my paintings sets off on a journey,
I intend to use the proceeds from that sentiment with great care.
Half of the payment received will go toward protecting homes in disaster-stricken Wajima
and as funds for reconstruction activities.
One-quarter will be used for my training,
such as for paints and canvases to continue painting.
And the remaining quarter
will be used as a token of gratitude to my family and those around me who have supported me until now.
My paintings have not sold yet, but
when the day comes that one sets off to someone's home,
I hope that painting will lead to new kindness.
F10 Acrylic painting on canvas, February 2026
I paint the path I have walked in life.
Not trying to paint skillfully,
but as if leaving behind the light and atmosphere that remained in my heart just as they were.
"Spring Quartet" is
the soft morning light, the scent of flowers, the silence of distant mountains. It is a piece born from the overlapping of such memories of spring.
I hope this painting becomes a catalyst for each viewer to remember their own "personal spring."
F4 Acrylic painting on canvas, February 2026
The light of dawn shines from the edge of the mountains,
and soft colors melt into the river's surface.
In the hushed spring morning,
only the cherry blossoms are quietly breathing.
I painted the original landscape of Japan that exists in my memories.
300mm x 450mm, self-made canvas, acrylic painting, September 2025
I painted this work while remembering the scenery of the port I used to look at almost every day from the observatory in Osawa, which became a disaster area.
The evening light melted into the sea,
a time when the ships, the breakwater, and the flowers were all gently enveloped.
Although I can no longer see the same scenery,
this harbor remains unchanged in my heart.
Painting is a way to relive lost landscapes once more.
I would be happy if this piece could light a small lamp in someone else's heart as well.
Yocchan/Yoshibo
YOSHIBO/Yoshibo Forest World
Rather than "selling" my paintings, I paint with the feeling that I am "being allowed to live in someone's home."
If even one of my paintings ever finds a new home, I intend to use it with the utmost care and respect for that sentiment.
Half of the proceeds will go towards protecting homes in Wajima that were damaged by the disaster and contributing to reconstruction efforts.
One-quarter will be used for paints, canvases, and other supplies for my continued artistic training.
And the remaining quarter will be used as a token of gratitude to my family and those around me who have supported me.
I haven't sold any paintings yet, but I hope that when the day comes that my paintings find their way to someone's home, they will inspire new kindness.
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