by ikumikayama | Dec 30, 2021 | Events, Workshops
Upcoming Events Our talks, workshops, and seminars provide in-depth instructions covering various science, art, and science art topics. Throughout the year, Ikumi gives online and in-person events that offer opportunities to learn and experiment. Studio Kayama...
by ikumikayama | Oct 2, 2020 | Tools and Techniques
It’s that time of the year again. Inktober art by Ikumi Kayama 2016-2019 Using less plastic! When I first started the Inktober challenge in 2016 or so, I used the trusty Sakura Microns. They are widely available and rather inexpensive. The ink is permanent and...
by ikumikayama | Oct 16, 2018 | Workshops
Beginning Watercolor Workshop Saturday/Sunday November 10-11, 2018 10am-3pm Stamp Student Union Studio A (Arts & Learning Center) University of Maryland, College Park I’m excited to work with University of Maryland and Studio A again. This time, we’re...
by ikumikayama | Jan 2, 2018 | Sketch, Tools and Techniques, Tutorial
One of the many great things about being near the Smithsonian is that neat projects are everywhere! There are so many things that still need to be researched, shared, and illustrated. Last month, I met Dr. Francisco Lima, a researcher specializing in educating blind...
by ikumikayama | Jan 1, 2018 | Sketch, Tutorial, Uncategorized
Happy New Year! Where do illustrations come from? Frequently asked questions about my work are kind of funny: “Did you do that?” “Where do they come from?” “How do you do it?” etc etc…so here’s a time-lapse...