KUROKI NAOMI

Hello, my name is Naomi Kuroki, and I’m an illustrator. I love Japan’s nature—including plants and people. I use colored pencils (Faber-Castell), watercolors (Holbein), and crayons (Crayola Neocolor). I hope to depict everyday scenes that capture the essence of the seasons. Software Used: Illustrator, GIMP, Tayasui Sketches ✨Career History✨ 2011: Began drawing. (I used to draw all the time as a child, but stopped once I became an adult.) 2013: Began selling postcards at cafes and bakeries. 2014: Began accepting commissions for artwork. Received commissions for illustrations on packaging for sweets and pancakes. 2018: Began accepting orders for “banners” for cafes and children’s cafeterias. 2019: Published the picture book *Cary the Cat Seal Goes to the Sea*. 2025: Published the picture book *Cary the Cat Seal Goes to the Bottom of the Sea*.