Shu Natsume

Painter / Illustrator / Designer​

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

While practicing architectural design, Shu began his career as a freelance illustrator and designer, also sharing his expertise as an instructor at an illustration academy.

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With a signature focus on "stylish expression," his work primarily captures the human form, featured in numerous fashion magazines and 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.