bio
Biography
Tatsuro Kiuchi was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1966. Originally a graduate in Biology at International Christian University in Tokyo, He made the change to an art career after graduating with distinction from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He started illustrating mostly children’s books with several publishers in the US and Japan and eventually branched out into editorial work in magazines and the illustration of book jackets and advertising commissions. His first picture book “The Lotus Seed” (text by Sherry Garland / Harcourt Brace & Company) has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide, and has been commissioned by such clients as Royal Mail to do Christmas Stamp Collection in 2006, and Starbucks for Worldwide Holiday Promotion “Pass the Cheer” in 2007.
Contact : info(at)tatsurokiuchi.com
Tatsuro Kiuchi at illoz
For illustration inquiries and stock images, contact
Sally Heflin (sally@heflinreps.com) / heflinreps.com (USA)
Kit Killington (kit@killingtonarts.com) / killingtonarts.com (UK)
Books
2008
Beasts 2 by Fantagraphics curated by Jacob Covey (USA)
Konoko Wo Sukueruno Ha Watashikamo Shirenai by World Vision Japan and Tatsuro Kiuchi and others (illustrators) – Shogakukan, Japan
Hyouganezumi No Kegawa by Kenji Miyazawa and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Kaiseisha, Japan
Konoko Wo Sukueruno Ha Watashikamo Shirenai by World Vision Japan and Tatsuro Kiuchi and others (illustrators) – Shogakukan, Japan
Hyouganezumi No Kegawa by Kenji Miyazawa and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Kaiseisha, Japan
2007
Misako’s Bombed Piano by Miyoko Matsutani and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Kodansha, Japan
2006
The Earthling (comic) by Tatsuro Kiuchi – Shinchosha, Japan
I Love This Country by Minoru Kamata and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Magazine House, Japan
How Could You? by Jim Willis, retold by Kengo Ishiguro and Tatsuro Kiuchi(illustrator) – Aspect, Japan
Happy Birthday Coco by Oneones and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Kane/Miller
Book Publishers, USA
I Love This Country by Minoru Kamata and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Magazine House, Japan
How Could You? by Jim Willis, retold by Kengo Ishiguro and Tatsuro Kiuchi(illustrator) – Aspect, Japan
Happy Birthday Coco by Oneones and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Kane/Miller
Book Publishers, USA
2005
Happy Birthday Coco by Oneones and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Poplar, Japan
2004
Ai Wo Omou by Naoko Higashi and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Poplar, Japan
2003
Kanizuka Engi by Kaho Nashiki and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Rironsha, Japan
Dogs Love People by Kengo Ishiguro and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Gakken, Japan
Dogs Love People by Kengo Ishiguro and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Gakken, Japan
2001
Sokoni Ai Ga Arimasuyouni by Masako Watanabe and Tatsuro Kiuchi(illustrator) – Wave Publishers, Japan
Sokokara Hajimaru by Masashi Hachuda and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) –
Gakken, Japan
Sokokara Hajimaru by Masashi Hachuda and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) –
Gakken, Japan
1997
Sobaniiteageru by Kaori Hashimoto and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Genseirin, Japan
The Eagle’s Gift by Rafe Martin and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Putnam, USA
The Eagle’s Gift by Rafe Martin and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Putnam, USA
1996
Mysterious Tales of Japan by Rafe Martin and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Putnam, USA
The Fox Maiden by Elsa Marston and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Simon & Schuster, USA
The Fox Maiden by Elsa Marston and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Simon & Schuster, USA
1995
Tsubu, The Little Snail by Carol Ann Williams and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Simon & Schuster, USA
1994
The Seasons and Someone by Virginia L. Kroll and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Harcourt Brace & Company, U.S.A.
1993
The Twilight of Magic by Hugh Lofting and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Simon & Schuster, USA
Hyouganezumi No Kegawa by Kenji Miyazawa and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Fuzambo, Japan
The Lotus Seed by Shelly Garland and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Harcourt Brace & Company, USA
Hyouganezumi No Kegawa by Kenji Miyazawa and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Fuzambo, Japan
The Lotus Seed by Shelly Garland and Tatsuro Kiuchi (illustrator) – Harcourt Brace & Company, USA
Awards
2008
Two Bronze Medals, 3×3 ProShow 2008
Communication Arts 49 Illustration Annual
Communication Arts 49 Illustration Annual
2007
Communication Arts 48 Illustration Annual
American Illustration 26 Annual
3×3 Illustration Annual No. 4
American Illustration 26 Annual
3×3 Illustration Annual No. 4
2006
New York Society of Illustrators 48th Annual Exhibition
American Illustration 25 Annual
American Illustration 25 Annual
2005
Award for Illustration from Kodansha Publishing
American Illustration 24 Annual
3×3 Illustration Annual No. 2
American Illustration 24 Annual
3×3 Illustration Annual No. 2
2004
New York Society of Illustrators 46th Annual Exhibition
American Illustration 23 Annual
American Illustration 23 Annual
2003
New York Society of Illustrators 45th Annual Exhibition
2001
Bronze Medal from the Tokyo Illustrators Society
2000
New York Society of Illustrators 42nd Annual Exhibition
Art Directors Club Annual
Art Directors Club Annual
1995
Communication Arts 36 Illustration Annual
1994
Bologna International Children’s Book Art Annual
Communication Arts 35 Illustration Annual
Communication Arts 35 Illustration Annual
1993
New York Society of Illustrators Original Art Show
1991
Bronze Medal, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles West 30
Press Articles
2008
big book of fashion illustration / A sourcebook of contemporary illustration (UK)
Illustration #170, “Starbucks Holiday Promotion (Japan)
Illustration Now 2 (Taschen)
Illustration #170, “Starbucks Holiday Promotion (Japan)
Illustration Now 2 (Taschen)
2007
Mizue Book, “Motif Guide” (Japan)
Illust Note #2, “Tatsuro Kiuchi’s Illustration” feature article (Japan)
Illust Note #2, “Tatsuro Kiuchi’s Illustration” feature article (Japan)
2006
The Japan Times, “Japanese Artist’s Christmas Stamp Designs Cause U.K.
Stir” by Tessa Holland
Embassy of Japan in the UK website News section, “Illustrations by Japanese
Artist Featured on Royal Mail’s 2006 Christmas Stamps”
XFUNS Magazine feature article and interview (Taiwan)
It’s a Matter of Illustration book feature article (Hong Kong)
200 Best Illustrators Worldwide (Lürzer’s Archive Special)
Stir” by Tessa Holland
Embassy of Japan in the UK website News section, “Illustrations by Japanese
Artist Featured on Royal Mail’s 2006 Christmas Stamps”
XFUNS Magazine feature article and interview (Taiwan)
It’s a Matter of Illustration book feature article (Hong Kong)
200 Best Illustrators Worldwide (Lürzer’s Archive Special)
2005
ISH Magazine interview (Singapore)
Illustration #156, “TIS Essay About Me” (Japan)
Illustration #155, “Kodansha Publishing Award for Illustration” interview (Japan)
Illustration #156, “TIS Essay About Me” (Japan)
Illustration #155, “Kodansha Publishing Award for Illustration” interview (Japan)
2004
Genkosha Mook, “Photoshop Illustration” (Japan)
2003
Genkosha Mook, “Digital Illustration” (Japan)
MdN Magazine, “Digital Printmaking” (Japan)
MdN Magazine, “Digital Printmaking” (Japan)
2002
Illustration #136, “Illustrator’s Studios” feature article (Japan)
2001
Illustration #130, “Tatsuro Kiuchi’s Illustration” feature article (Japan)
Illustration #129, “Musicians’ Visual Strategies” feature article (Japan)
Illustration #129, “Musicians’ Visual Strategies” feature article (Japan)
Gallery Exhibitions
2008
Ginza, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Creation Gallery G8, Tokyo, Japan
Gallery House Maya (solo exhibition), Tokyo Japan
Gallery House Maya (solo exhibition), Tokyo Japan
2007
Form WA, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Creation Gallery G8, Tokyo, Japan
Form WA, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Toushirou Gallery, Yamaguchi, Japan
Jazz and Myself, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Yurindo Gallery, Yokohama, Japan
These are Man Made, Tokyo Illustrators Society, The National Art Center, Tokyo, Japan
These are Man Made, Kitano Museum of Art, Nagano, Japan
Misako’s Bombed Piano, Junkudo, Tokyo, Japan
Misako’s Bombed Piano, Kurohime Museum, Nagano Japan
Form WA, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Toushirou Gallery, Yamaguchi, Japan
Jazz and Myself, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Yurindo Gallery, Yokohama, Japan
These are Man Made, Tokyo Illustrators Society, The National Art Center, Tokyo, Japan
These are Man Made, Kitano Museum of Art, Nagano, Japan
Misako’s Bombed Piano, Junkudo, Tokyo, Japan
Misako’s Bombed Piano, Kurohime Museum, Nagano Japan
2006
The Mystery World, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Creation Gallery G8, Tokyo, Japan
Ever After, Gallery House Maya, Tokyo, Japan
Ever After, Gallery House Maya, Tokyo, Japan
2005
Society of Illustrators 47th Exhibition, New York, NY
Three-person show, Gallery EF, Tokyo, Japan
Kiss, Kiss, Kissin, Gallery EF, Tokyo, Japan
My Heroes and Heroines, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Sunshine 60, Tokyo, Japan
The Illustrated Animal Guide in 21st Century, Tokyo Illustrators Society,
Creation Gallery G8, Tokyo, Japan
Illustration Report, OPA Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
My Story about France, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Yurindo Gallery, Yokohama, Japan
Gallery House Maya (solo exhibition), Tokyo, Japan
Three-person show, Gallery EF, Tokyo, Japan
Kiss, Kiss, Kissin, Gallery EF, Tokyo, Japan
My Heroes and Heroines, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Sunshine 60, Tokyo, Japan
The Illustrated Animal Guide in 21st Century, Tokyo Illustrators Society,
Creation Gallery G8, Tokyo, Japan
Illustration Report, OPA Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
My Story about France, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Yurindo Gallery, Yokohama, Japan
Gallery House Maya (solo exhibition), Tokyo, Japan
2004
From a Field to Athens, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Creation Gallery G8, Tokyo, Japan
Dogs Love People, Gallery Grey, Tokyo, Japan
Dogs Love People, Dog Cafe Kobe, Japan
Dogs Love People, Dog Cafe Kyoto Japan
Dogs Love People, Gallery a Plage, Chiba, Japan
Dogs Love People, And b.c.d. shop and gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Dogs Love People, Printemps Ginza, Tokyo, Japan.
You Are My Sunshine, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Sunshine 60, Tokyo, Japan
Red Shoes, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Yurindo Gallery, Yokohama, Japan
Dialogue: Fine Art of Conversation, USA
RoRo, Nook Sandwich Bar, Tokyo, Japan
Once Upon a Time, Gallery House Maya, Tokyo, Japan
Dogs Love People, Gallery Grey, Tokyo, Japan
Dogs Love People, Dog Cafe Kobe, Japan
Dogs Love People, Dog Cafe Kyoto Japan
Dogs Love People, Gallery a Plage, Chiba, Japan
Dogs Love People, And b.c.d. shop and gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Dogs Love People, Printemps Ginza, Tokyo, Japan.
You Are My Sunshine, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Sunshine 60, Tokyo, Japan
Red Shoes, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Yurindo Gallery, Yokohama, Japan
Dialogue: Fine Art of Conversation, USA
RoRo, Nook Sandwich Bar, Tokyo, Japan
Once Upon a Time, Gallery House Maya, Tokyo, Japan
2003
Cinema of all Ages and Countries, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Creation Gallery G8, Tokyo, Japan
The Artworks Exhibition, London, UK
The Artworks Exhibition, London, UK
2002
136s of Yuming and Illustrations, Tokyo Illustrators Society, Creation Gallery G8, Tokyo, Japan
2000
Society of Illustrators 42nd Exhibition, New York, NY
1996
The Original Art Show, The Museum of American Illustration, New York, NY
1995
Kenji Miyazawa Original Art Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan
1994
Bologna International Childrenﾕs Book Art Exhibition, Bologna, Italy
1993
Society of Illustrators 36th Exhibition, New York, NY
The Original Art Show, The Museum of American Illustration, New York, NY
The Original Art Show, The Museum of American Illustration, New York, NY
1991
Illustration West 30, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Collections
Kurohime Museum, Nagano Japan
Mazza Museum, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH
Mazza Museum, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH
Selected Clients
Allied Irish Banks
American Airlines
The Boston Globe
Conde Nast Traveler
Continental Airlines
Farrar Straus & Giroux
Fortune Magazine
Gakken
Good Housekeeping
The Guardian
Harcourt Brace & Company
Japan Airlines
Madison Park Greetings
The New Yorker
The New York Times
The Royal Mail
Simon & Schuster
Sony Music Entertainment
Starbucks
Suntory
Travel & Leisure
United Airlines
The Washington Post
Wave Publishers
Wieden+Kennedy
American Airlines
The Boston Globe
Conde Nast Traveler
Continental Airlines
Farrar Straus & Giroux
Fortune Magazine
Gakken
Good Housekeeping
The Guardian
Harcourt Brace & Company
Japan Airlines
Madison Park Greetings
The New Yorker
The New York Times
The Royal Mail
Simon & Schuster
Sony Music Entertainment
Starbucks
Suntory
Travel & Leisure
United Airlines
The Washington Post
Wave Publishers
Wieden+Kennedy
Education
1991
BFA in Illustration, Art Center College of Design (Pasadena, CA)
1998
BA in Liberal Arts, International Christian University (Tokyo, Japan)
Society Memberships
2002
Tokyo Illustrators Society