Illustration
Yoshie has been a freelance illustrator since 2006. She creates vibrant, storytelling visuals using two techniques: hands-on fabric collage and digital collage. Her work includes five published picture books, including Happy Easter (Kumon Publishing, Japan, 2018), and illustrations featured in advertising, book covers, and pattern design for textile and lifestyle products.
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Flower & Bird — Fabric collage and acrylic on canvas
English Peony Rose – Fabric collage and acrylic on canvas
Christmas Wreath — Fabric collage and acrylic on canvas, finalised digitally.
In Autumn (squirrel) — Fabric collage and acrylic on canvas
Lily of the Valley – Fabric collage and hand-stitch, acrylic on paper
Happy Easter (picture book) (Author: Yoshie, Publisher: Kumon Publishing, Japan, ISBN: 978-4-7743-2654-2, published in 2017)
Illustration from Happy Easter (picture book)
Illustration from Happy Easter (picture book)
Illustration from Happy Easter (picture book)
(Work Highlight) A spring event linked to Happy Easter (picture book by Yoshie, Kumon publishing) – at Hankyu Umeda Department Store, Osaka, Japan, 2018.
Bouquet — Fabric collage and acrylic on canvas, finalised digitally.
Buttercup– Fabric collage and acrylic on canvas.
ドーナツやさんのおてつだい (Mr.Polka's Doughnuts Shop: picture book – Author: Izumi Motoshita, Illustrator: Yoshie, Publisher: Taibundo, Japan 2018, ISBN 978-4-8030–1133-3)
Illustration from ドーナツやさんのおてつだい (Mr.Polka's Doughnuts Shop: picture book)
Illustration from ドーナツやさんのおてつだい (Mr.Polka's Doughnuts Shop: picture book)
Illustration from ドーナツやさんのおてつだい (Mr.Polka's Doughnuts Shop: picture book) Textile pattern for home sewing collection featuring the picture book, produced by KOKKA Co., Ltd., exclusively sold in Japan, 2020.
Christmas Packaging Artwork for Feriae (2014, Japan)
Christmas Packaging Artwork for Afternoon Tea TEAROOM (2009, Japan) — Fabric and paper collage
Christmas Packaging Artwork for Afternoon Tea TEAROOM (2009, Japan) — Fabric and paper collage
Holly Jolly – Fabric collage and acrylic on paper
Giidoro and Marenkaren (picture book – Author: Yoshie, Publisher: Skyfish Graphix, Japan 2009, ISBN 978-4-901378-28-4. Out of print due to publisher’s closure)
Illustration from Giidoro and Marenkaren (picture book)
Illustration from Giidoro and Marenkaren (picture book)
Illustration from Giidoro and Marenkaren (picture book)
'Flowers' Product Artwork for Hallmark (2012, Japan)
Illustration from Giidoro and Marenkaren (picture book)
'Patchwork' Product Artwork for Hallmark (2012, Japan)
'Sweets' Product Artwork for Hallmark (2012, Japan)
Illustration from Tsukimimoza (picture book – Author: Yoshie, Publisher: Skyfish Graphix publishing, Japan 2008, ISBN 978-4-901378-26-0. Out of print due to publisher’s closure)
Illustration from Tsukimimoza (picture book)
Illustration from Tsukimimoza (picture book)
Illustration from Tsukimimoza (picture book)
Illustration from Tsukimimoza (picture book)
Illustration from Ponporutontan (picture book – Author: Yoshie, Publisher: Shodensha, Japan 2007, ISBN 978-4-396-43014-6)
Illustration from Ponporutontan (picture book)
Illustration from Ponporutontan (picture book)