A series of gouache/acrylic paintings created for two-person show Fins & Forests with Mitsutaka Konagi at Polu Gallery, Dec. 2017.
By the Beach
11" x 14.5", gouache, 2017
Jungle Walk
11" x 14.5", gouache, 2017
Looping Vines
11" x 14.5", gouache, 2017
On Lava Rock
11" x 14.5", gouache, 2017
Blue Ulu
8" x 10", gouache, 2017
Pink PItaya
8" x 10", gouache, 2017
I wrote and illustrated a fun (Japanese) dictionary about beer! The book came out in June 2016, from Seibundo-Shinkosha. I talk about the history, the science and evolution, the styles, craft brewers in Japan, and funny facts about beer. The book is in Japanese, but here are some illustrations from the book. (*Chinese version to be published in Taiwan, Spring 2017)
Apparently he drank a LOT of schwarzbier!
Two essential enzymes for brewing beer.
A legendary Scandinavian pirate that was known for his ability to down a lot of beer very quickly.
Different herbs that were used to brew beer back in the day, before the discovery of hops.
A type of beer made from bananas in some regions in Africa.
This man brought an end to Japan's isolation in the 19th century, which also helped foreign beverages (such as beer) to find their way into Japan.
The country with a very important and influential culture of beer.
Who knew the ancient Sumerians used straws to drink their beer back in the day?
Image for Food for the Hungry 2019 fundraising calendar
gouache, 2018
Beer label for the 2018 Uji City Craft Beer Festival’s original beer,
“Doyobi no Utage(Saturday Block Party)”
gouache, 2018
