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MUGI KINOSHITA

Illustrator 
 

Where inner peace quietly returns
through gentle storytelling and art

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Art & Music Collaboration Concert

Journey Toward Light

− まだ知らない光へ −

Experience an original moving-picture-book film created for this concert, accompanied live by marimba performer Takayoshi Yoshioka.

Following Ten, a small black cat, through a series of dreamlike worlds, the film explores a quiet journey of searching, loss, and finally discovering the love and ordinary treasures that were there all along. Contact me for more information including ticket info.

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October 10, 2026
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Auditorium

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Ten’s Tale
– Whiskers of Destiny

Visual Storytelling & Character Design

A gentle story about a little black cat searching for friendship and belonging, created in collaboration with Lovedonation to support animal rescue and TNR awareness.

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たからものはふつうの日

Children's Book Illustration & Character Design

Based on the true story of Daichi Doi, this picture book gently explores the value of ordinary days, compassion for others, and living fully in the present moment.

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Art in Hospitals

Artwork displayed in Japanese hospitals specializing in emotional therapy for dementia care. Physicians have observed patients responding with brighter expressions and more frequent smiles.

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Rainbow Bridge

Illustrations & Character Design for a Fantasy Novel

In collaboration with acclaimed Japanese writer Fuyuki Shindo — a story of healing after loss.

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Concept Art

A blueprint of the story world (Sample)

This stage explores the color palette, atmosphere, characters and their environments, forming the foundation of the narrative.

Projects

mugi's watercolor world

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ILLUSTRATION

Digital Watercolor, whimsical illustrations with nature motif that express a sense of peace and comfort.

Visit Mugi's World
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IRREGULAR

A construction site along a school route is transformed into a daily picture book display, with one new page added each day for passing children.

Read Full Story
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BOOK COVER

A warm and nostalgic dreamlike experience. Cover illustration based on the concept of “Delightful”

Keep Exploring
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CHILDREN'S BOOK

Digital Watercolor illustrated Children's Book about Lucy who learns all about tea party manners and how much fun it is to make new friends.

Art & Process
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ANIMATION

2D animated music video

Art Direction, Concept Art, Background paintings, Character Designs, etc

Watch Animation
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FLORAL DESIGN

Digital Watercolor, Floral and Birds Spot Illustrations for items

More Design
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CD COVER & DISC

​CD Jacket front, back and disc design with watercolor illustration. 

Art Details
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ONSEN KOGUMA

Interior & exterior art depictions of traditional Japanese bathing house to visually convey the project’s vision.

View Full Artwork
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HAREYAMA BOOKS

Postcard design & Bookmark design

Full Design
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GIFT BOOK

A gift of Words for your loved one's anniversary. Original children's picture book like a letter "FIRST GIFT" 

Project Details
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CHRISTMAS BANNERS

Created 9 building size banners that are unique nativity scene encompassing Taylor Circle at Southern Adventist University

Full Art Work
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MONTHLY MAGAZINE

Illustration on the monthly Growing Faith section of Adventist World magazine.

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Art Gallery

Purpose

Art Healing & Inspiration Beyond the Canvas

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MUGI art

creates a quiet space

where inner peace

can gently return.

 

Through each piece,

she invites stillness,

a softening of breath,

and a gentle return to self

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where something within

begins to rest again.

Mugi's Art Therapy

Mugi’s illustration was meant to be a concept drawing for our product, however, Her work has served as a unifying element of wonder that I don’t believe we would have found anywhere else (we searched high and low). In two words, we refer to her renderings internally as “Mugi Magic” and everyone is instantly on the same page, striving to bring the same level of commitment and talent that she has brought to our operation.
Corporate Concept Art

Entrepreneur, USA

The Impact
of
MUGI ART

Healing & Inspiration

Beyond the Canvas

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Children & Education

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Healthcare

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Creative & Story Worlds

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Human Experience

Male, USA

The worlds you create, the landscapes—they’re incredibly immersive. There's something about them that makes it so easy to step inside. —it draws you in completely, allowing you to put on blinders and fully live within these worlds. It’s a beautiful skill, but also something more—there’s a touch of magic to it, something indescribable.

Male, Ukraine

To be honest, I was deeply moved. As I gazed at Mugi's work, for a moment, I felt as if I might forget reality itself

Female, Japan

Mugi's Art has gentle and soft color that Children from 3 years old listened carefully and showed great interest in marine conservation! (through Kamishibai - Series of Japanese Storytelling illustrations)

Female, Belgium

The watercolor captures so well the peace and hope of which you speak on your website. All your paintings are so bright and fantastic. The (sun) light just radiates through all your work

Contact

Please feel free to get in touch anytime, whether for work inquiries or to just say hi. I am currently accepting a job offer or freelance projects, and always happy to hear about exciting projects! 

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