Shu Natsume

Visual Artist / Painter​

A graduate of the Department of Architectural Design at Chuo College of Technology.

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While practicing architectural design, he also taught at an illustration school and began his career as a freelance illustrator and designer.

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With a signature focus on "stylish expression," he has primarily depicted the human form, with his illustrations appearing in fashion magazines and other media. In his daily life shared with his cats, he finds himself captivated by the passage of time and the fleeting sensations that emerge in those quiet moments.

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In recent years, his creative journey has revolved around the themes of People, Cats, and Landscapes—continually exploring the subtle boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary.