Why I start with real brushwork before opening Illustrator.
For this Japanese calligraphy logo study, I started with physical brush and ink rather than a brush font.
I explored the form by hand first, then selected the stroke that had the right balance, movement, and character...
Sharing my Cantina Challenge entry, KASUMI: CITY WITHOUT DAWN ☂️
A one-minute supernatural mystery set at a rain-soaked Japanese station. I focused on subtle expressions and the moment fear turns into recognition.
Would love for you to take a look!
KASUMI: CITY WITHOUT DAWN — Episode 1
What if the person you fear is someone you once asked to wait?
At a deserted Japanese station before dawn, KASUMI touches a red umbrella and glimpses a fragment of the past. Black ink gathers into a blade in her hand. Then a pale stranger...
My brush has no undo button. It rarely listens, either.
This is Silent Anatomy, painted by hand with sumi ink.
AI is amazing too, but I love what happens when ink misbehaves.
Ever turned a mistake into your favorite detail?
A logo doesn't always need more movement. It needs the right movement.
This was a commissioned logo animation.
The challenge was to bring an existing identity to life while preserving its original character.
I focused on the rhythm of the brush-inspired reveal, the balance between...
Looking for a logo animation that doesn’t feel like a template?
I create custom ink-based logo animations using real Japanese brushwork and refined digital motion.
Each project starts with your existing logo, brand tone, and intended use — then I build the motion around the...
