Art Of Hoshikage

In many of my paintings, I use 3D modeling material to create somewhat raised images, either abstract or realistic, on 2d surface and color them with either acrylic or oil. I often mix with other texture technique such as impasto to create more movement on the canvas.

Awards & Honors:

1997 Award of Merit Manhattan Art Int'l 6th Annual Competition, NY NY
1997 First Place, Age 20-29 Division Art by Artist Art Contest, Tampe, AZ
1998 Award of Merit Manhattan Art Int'l 7th Annual Competition, NY NY
2001 Second Place The Second AGO Art Contest
2001 First Place--Abstract Category Artist 2001 Exhibition & Competition ArtCafe.net
2003 Second Place Birthday Card Contest

Yoshika is an award-winning Japanese emerging artist who was born and grew up in Japan. After studying foundation of arts and design for two years at art college and art schools in New York, she put her education on hold and pursued her own way of expressing herself in fine art forms. Over the past years, she has won multipule art awards and her works have been shown national and international juried exhibitions in New York and other states in US and have been featured at several online galleries. Her paintings are collected internationally, and one of her ''relief'' 3D painting is included as a permanent collections of Schachknow Museum of Fine Arts in FL.

I am a Japanese emerging artist who appreciates all kinds of creative expressions. I consider myself as self-taught artist at most parts, because I feel that after leaving art college, I pursued my own way of expressing myself first in fine art forms by experimenting many styles and then now am also exploring in digital art. As I have discovered myself in my art, I do feel like I am growing with my art as well. As a result, in fine arts, I have found my own unique technique of creating textured ''Relief'' painting using 3D modeling material often mixed with impasto painting technique. I basically love working with something that is beyond my logical control. This particular 3D modeling material allows me to create both abstract and realistic shapes often in unexpected ways, and I absolutely love its rough and natural looking surface created by it. I truly enjoy getting my hands dirty and being in this process, watching the unexpected shapes being unfolded in my hands. My basic concept of my art making is probably the mixture of old and new, East and West. Although my recent style are often modern and contemporary, I love mixing traditional realistic shapes with abstract shapes in one artwork. As spirituality also takes a important role in my life, you might find that many of my works are reflecting my personal lessons and are spiritually inspired as well.

"Go Green" Series:
I have started this series in order to promote the idea of "Go Green". I am basically a kind of artist who tries to use materials as safe as possible. But especially for artworks in this series, I use only non-toxic materials, (Gesso, 3D modeling materials, acrylic paints, and acrylic varnish), and create the image of which dominant color is Green.
Nowadays, there are so many great artists out there who care about our environment and use recycled materials or eco-friendly materials in their art works to be kind to the earth. As I said I want to promote "the idea" of "Go Green" in this series, compared to them, I am not really doing anything special here. But, as I also wanted to show my love for the earth in my art, I have decided to start with what I can do.
Also The color "green" is not only the relaxing color that you find in nature, but in spirituality, it is the color of healing, the color of heart chakra. Since there are many kinds of Green you can find in nature, from the color of deep forest to the color of sprouts in spring, it would be a interesting series. I am trying to make various green paintings in series.

This isn't fine art project, but craft. But I would like to introduce this project, because it is very dear to my heart. I create tiny origami cranes are one by one hand-folded by me using beautiful Japanese Yuzen Origami. For finish, I glazed and trible coat them with Acrylic varnish for durability, so that they are water-proof and are almost as hard as plastic. And I mix the origami cranes with beautiful Japanese beads, gem stones, Swarovski crystal beads and create earrings, necklaces, and charms. Since origami crane symbolize luck and fortune in asian culture, it makes a great gift for both yourself and someone you love.


Below is the list of symbolism of Crane in Asian cultures.

Love & Fidelity - Cranes mate for life. Both male and female cranes work together to build their nest and care for their young.

Longevity - Legend holds that the crane lives for a thousand years. In Japanese, Chinese and Korean tradition cranes stand for peace and long life.

Wellness - Origami cranes are given to those who are ill to wish them a quick recovery.

Hope - It is said that if someone folds a thousand paper cranes, their wish will come true.

Peace - Origami cranes have become a symbol for peace from the story of Sadao Sasaki in post- WWII Japan.

It is also said the paper crane has become an international symbol for peace in recent years as well.


In our country, Japan, it is a symbol of happiness, fortune, luck and longevity. We often make 1000 cranes when you want your wishes to come true especially for someone you care for such as when someone is sick and you want them to get well soon.

If you are interested, they are available at my new etsy shop:


Love, Yoshika

Recently, one of my 3D Relief Wall Arts "Golden Berries" was featured at the popular blog where many of cool everyday things are introduced with free giveaway contests. Since I really love what they showcase there, I feel very honored that my work is included this time. I also want to thank Christie who is the founder and editor of for giving me a great review and exposure for my work and my art. Thank you so much! Here is what she said:

"I always have such a hard time adding decorations to my walls. I'm not sure why I always put it off. I guess I'm picky & when I have something in mind, I look hard till I find it. Sometimes it's not always that easy seeing how I like all different styles. Modern, rustic... I like a little of everything. I was thrilled when I came across these Golden Berries mixed media paintings from Euphorian Chic Art Studio. They are the perfect mix of everything I'm looking for and the 3D effect adds a touch of abstract, with a whole lot of style. These signature art pieces are made to order & available in a set of 4 or sold individually. They look lovely on my wall & I'm sure they will on yours too:)"

They also did a giveaway of one of my 3D relief wall art, Single "Golden Berries Brown" 11"x14". 357 comments were left to enter the contest. Thank you so much. And congratulations, Gail for winning my wall art!

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Please visit the link above to find 30% off coupon code and take advantage of discount offer! The coupon code could be used on my original artworks at my Etsy shop:

Please convo me and mention the coupon code when you purchase, I will revise the listing price for you.

(Unless you are one of those who participated in the contest, the coupon code will expire on February 15th)

Love, Yoshika