Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimizu

Award winning Japanese illustrator based in New York City and instructor at School of Visual Arts.

Class / live event
April 13 - 19, 2026
Spain

back to my favorite mentoring event: Quarantine in Menorca, Spain

  • Where:

    Menorca, Spain

  • When:

    April 13 - 19, 2026

  • Etc:

    I know you find it very mysterious, unless you have been already. Sort of art/painting bootcamp, that takes place in a beautiful uninhabited island off Menorca Spain. It is, by far, the  most memorable teaching experience I have ever done, and I don’t say it lightly, because I put a lot of effort into every teaching opportunities, and everything I have taught have been pretty much memorable. But yes, it is a bit of a different level.
    Yes, it is very pricy. Not for everyone I know. but if you are passionate about creating, looking for a very meaningful week, and make tons of fellow artist friends and mentors from around the world, then I do highly recommend you do it at least once.
    This time, I am dragging my long time friend and fellow experienced instructor at School of Visual Arts Mu Pan with me. We will do our best to give you a money and and time worth of experiences.
    Hope to see you there!

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Conference / Lecture / live event / online event / Workshop
September 9 - 10, 2025
Perú

speaking at LADFEST (Latin American Design Festival)

  • Where:

    Cusco, Peru

  • When:

    September 9 - 10, 2025

  • Etc:

    So excited to be back to speak and teach a workshop at LADFEST. This time it takes place in beautiful historic city of the Incas, Cusco.
    For those who cannot attend the festival, they offer the online tickets which you can watch from anywhere with internet connection.

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live event / online event / Panel Discussion
May 9, 2025
Spain

Adobe Live event during OFFF Barcelona 2025

  • Where:

    Adobe booth at Disseny Hub, Barcelona

  • When:

    Friday, May 9th at 2:30PM

  • Etc:

    As a part of this year’s OFFF Barcelona I will be speaking at, I am invited to do a mini interview session with nice peope at Adobe.
    You can join Adobe Live in person or online.

    More Details Here
Conference / live event
May 8 - 10, 2025
Spain

speaking at OFFF Barcelona 2025

  • Where:

    Disseny Hub, Barcelona

  • When:

    My talk will be on May 10, in the evening

  • Etc:

    I will be coming back to OFFF Barcelona for the first time since 2012! And it will be a 25th anniversary event!
    Looking forward to meeting you all. I will also be doing Adobe Live event while I am there.

    More Details Here
live event / Workshop
May 1-4, 2025
Spain

Illustration Workshop in Seville, Spain

  • Where:

    La Galeria Roja, Seville, Spain

  • When:

    May 1-4, 2025

  • Etc:

    Thank you, the workshop is sold out.

    I will be back to Seville teaching at La Galeria Roja for four day workshop. Open to all levels of illustrators.

    More Details Here
live event / Panel Discussion / Signing
December 7 - 8, 2024
Singapore

guest at Singapore Comic Con

  • Where:

    Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore

  • When:

    December 7 - 8, 2024

  • Etc:

    I am invited as a guest to this year’s Singapore Comic Con. This will be my first time in Singapore!
    I will be signing/selling Godzilla popup book, and will sign anything you will bring to me on my signing schedule slots.
    I will also be signing at MightyJaxx booth.
    Also, there will be a panel discussion with local illustrator Anngee Neo.
    Please check event schedule for more details.

    More Details Here
Class / live event
October 14 – 20, 2024
Spain

mentoring at Quarantine event in Menorca, Spain

  • Where:

    Lazaretto Island, Menorca, Spain

  • When:

    October 14 – 20, 2024

  • Etc:

    I will be one of the mentors at an art boot-camp that takes place in an uninhabited island off Menorca, Spain.
    We, all the mentors, will promise to give you a memorable experiences learning and making art peer friends.

    More Details Here
live event / Workshop
May 16 - 19, 2024
Spain

Illustration Workshop in Seville, Spain

  • Where:

    La Galeria Roja, Seville, Spain

  • When:

    May 16 - 19, 2024

  • Etc:

    Thank you, the workshop is sold out.

    I will be back to Seville teaching at La Galeria Roja for four day workshop. Open to all levels of illustrators.

    More Details Here
free event / Lecture / live event
October 14, 2023
Jordan

Lecture in Amman, Jordan

  • Where:

    F.A.D.A. 317: Othman Bin Affan St. Bldg. 50 Area - 1st Circle - Rainbow St. + 00 962 7 9919 1795

  • When:

    Saturday, October 14, 2023, 1PM ~

  • Etc:

    I will be giving my very first lecture in the Middle East through the kind invite of Fada 317 from Amman, Jordan.
    It is open to the public, please come join!

    zWe are beyond excited as Japanese Illustrator Yuko Shimizu is visiting Jordan and has kindly offered to hold a talk in Amman @fada317. Pass by to learn about her experience as an award-winning illustrator. The talk, followed by a Q&A, starts at 1 PM on October 14.

    لن تتخيلوا كم نحن متحمسون بزيارة الرسامة اليابانية يوكو شيميزو إلى الأردن، حيث عرضت علينا إجراء محاضرة في عمان في ف.ض.ا.ء. 317. تفضلوا بالحضور للتعرف على تجربتها كرسامة حائزة على عدة جوائز. تبدأ المحاضرة، التي ستليها أسئلة وأجوبة، في الساعة الواحدة ظهرًا يوم 14 تشرين الأول.