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Takase Studios is devoted to Custom Japanese Calligraphy where you can work directly with Master Calligrapher Eri Takase to create a one of a kind work of art that is exactly what you want. For an original work of art for your home, for a house warming gift, a wedding present, or a special gift for your Sensei, we would be delighted to work with you to create a gift that is truly unique. We also do Commercial Japanese Calligraphy and Kanji designs and have an impressive resume including movie titles, book illustrations, CD covers, advertising and product packaging. See Graphic Design for more information. Master Takase's art is respected world-wide and many praise her for not only her beautiful art but also for her approachability, courtesy, and professionalism. If you are thinking of a custom Japanese Calligraphy design we would love to work with you. Takase Studios 15th Anniversary This year marks Takase Studios 15th anniversary and to commemorate we have posted an Interview with Eri Takase. Master Takase has not talked much about herself over the years and in this interview she talks about her life and art. This interview was conducted in June of 2007 for a feature article in Photoshop Magazine by the editor Murat Akcicek.
Dear Eri Takase San,
About the Artist Master Japanese Calligrapher, or more properly, Shihan Eri Takase has been living and working in the United States since 1995. Her work has sold all over the world as custom art for individuals, on commercial products, in books, magazines, and in film. Her style of traditional Japanese calligraphy has been described as refined and cultured. After a lifetime study of traditional calligraphy in Japan, Master Takase has devoted herself to adapting the art of Japanese Calligraphy to new mediums and methods and the results are breathtaking. In 1989, Master Calligrapher Eri Takase was awarded the highest rank in Japanese Calligraphy, of Shihan. As a member of Japan's most prestigious calligraphic society, the Bokuteki-kai, Eri Takase is among the few to have won multiple best of category awards in national competitions and her work has been displayed in the Osaka Museum of Art. To view some of this award winning art, please visit Traditional Japanese Calligraphy Now living and working in the United States Master Takase's beautiful artwork sells all over the world as fine art, custom art for individuals, and as commercial art in products, print, and film. Making Japanese Calligraphy approachable to an international audience is one of Master Takase's major goals and as you browse through this website perhaps you will agree that she has made tremendous strides. © 1995-2008 Takase Studios, LLC. All Rights Reserved. |