About Buttons Ink
Hi, I’m Yuiko!
I’m a Japanese artist, illustrator and graphic designer based in Brisbane.
I draw unique character’s faces and figures inspired by my own personal emotions. Making image is like projecting something that I can’t express in words. It is very powerful, like music to me, where I’m able to release into the world what gives me absolute comfort and happiness.
When I was little, I was a very quiet child. I was able to be myself at home but I couldn’t talk or express myself at all in particular places or situations outside home. I remember the first excitement of drawing was when my mother taught me how to draw a star with a single stroke on a hand-me-down ‘Sensei’ (magnetic drawing board). Since then, the sense of achievement to be able to draw the lines that make me feel comfortable is still the main part of my expression and desire.
I often feel that artworks are living things. They happen to be made at particular time in the environment just like us creatures on this planet. They can be a coincidence, can be inevitable, either way, therefore it’s precious.
I love to see people enjoy and see my artwork aligned with their view. That also makes me happy as it gives me the sense that I get to connected to this world.
I’m happy to explore commissioned work, illustration projects, design work and collaborations. Just drop me a line if you want to work with me for your project!