When Kitajiko was an office worker, she drew super models and stars for hobby on her blog, which allowed her to then become the Vogue Japan blogger. She has worked as an active illustrator for the site since 2010.
Kitajiko's art is creative and sassy, full of flair and always alluring. She challenges new possibilities for art, and has tried painting with several different techniques. Furthermore, she has collaborated with artists in many different fields. Her latest work features a number of blonde-haired beauties posing seductively for the camera. Many of them are decked out in heavy makeup, making their eyes pop out at viewers in an alluring manner.
These beauties may look fake, but Kitajiko manages to bring them to life in this stunning series.
Dark-Eyed Drawings
Kitajiko Presents Makeup-Heavy Paintings
Trend Themes
1. Makeup-heavy Art - Opportunity to disrupt the art industry by incorporating cosmetics and beauty into traditional artworks.
2. Collaborative Art - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional solo artist model by exploring collaborations with artists in various fields.
3. Digital Art - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional canvas-painting model by exploring digital methods of creating and displaying art.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Opportunity for artists to explore new techniques and incorporate themes from other industries like beauty and cosmetics.
2. Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with artists like Kitajiko to produce unique and creative designs.
3. Cosmetics - Opportunity for cosmetic companies to collaborate with artists to create unique packaging designs that incorporate art.