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Artworks ship within 14 days of purchase or upon conclusion of the show.
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You have 14 days to request a return and another 14 days to return the artwork. For more details, please review our full Return Policy.
Artist Information
Bio
Junko Otsuki was born and raised in Japan and moved to New York in her 20s to study Digital Art. She studied at Parsons School of Design / The New School, where she earned a Master’s degree in Design and Technology. Over the past 20+ years, she has worked as a visual designer and art director in digital media, receiving recognition from organizations such as the New York Art Directors Club and Graphis. She currently lives and works in Bellevue, Washington.In recent years, Junko has shifted her focus from digital work to more hands-on, traditional practices. She now creates watercolor artworks on paper, embracing the tactile and organic nature of the medium—a process she finds both refreshing and deeply fulfilling. Alongside her personal art practice, she continues to collaborate on a variety of creative projects, including illustrating children’s books.
Artist Statement
In a world increasingly shaped by digital screens, many of us spend our days absorbed in phones, computers, and virtual spaces. Children play online, adults meet through video calls, and since COVID, even simple gestures like handshakes or hugs can feel distant. At the same time, AI is rapidly reshaping creative work, shifting more of our imagination toward machines. In this environment, I sometimes wonder what happens to the warmth, presence, and human connection that give life its meaning.Although I have a background in Design and Technology and spent nearly two decades working in digital product design, I chose to step away from screens to reconnect with myself and with more tactile ways of creating. Today, I work with traditional tools—pencil, watercolor, paper, and brush—embracing the unpredictable flow of water, pigment, and salt. I paint subjects that genuinely move me, treating the process as a quiet ritual that keeps me grounded.
I find joy in the softness of pencil lines, the natural blending of color, and subtle gestures that suggest air, light, and atmosphere. Through these works, I hope to offer moments of calm, tenderness, and reflection—small emotional pauses that can gently comfort those who encounter them.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping is free on all orders.
Artworks ship within 14 days of purchase or upon conclusion of the show.
You'll receive confirmation of shipping and delivery via email.
You have 14 days to request a return and another 14 days to return the artwork. For more details, please review our full Return Policy.
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