Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimizu

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

back to my favorite mentoring event: Quarantine in Menorca, Spain in April 2026

I know you find it very mysterious, unless you have been already. Quarantine is 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. Other mentors includes, Adam Miller, Martin Wittfooth, Phil Hale, Sean Layh, and  Yulia Bas.

The event takes place on April 13-19, 2026. You will get shipped to an island in the morning, and till you get shipped back to the land each night, you won’t use a phone, you create art, interact with peers and mentors, and you will have an experience like no other.
Hope to see you there!

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