Kimiaki Yaegashi Creates Quirky and Strange Scenarios
Meghan Young — December 2, 2010 — Art & Design
References: okimi & lifelounge
Taking the concept of 3D images and making it his own, Kimiaki Yaegashi creates a kooky world of colorful creatures and scantily clad women. Even Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie make a quirky appearance in his imaginative illustrations.
Based in Tokyo, Kimiaki Yaegashi (aka Okimi) definitely embraces his Asian roots with these cute and strange illustrations. He studied art at the University of Iwate and currently works as a graphic designer and illustrator.
Based in Tokyo, Kimiaki Yaegashi (aka Okimi) definitely embraces his Asian roots with these cute and strange illustrations. He studied art at the University of Iwate and currently works as a graphic designer and illustrator.
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