Maki Kawakita : explosive color and graphics for dramatic storytelling

Maki brings a new kind of female panache to the scene with her kicky, sometimes kinky, always dazzling imagery. Her work exhibits a rare blend of diversity — of Japanese, American and European cultures. In 2007, she was selected as one of the top 200 photographers in Japan!

Maki brings a new kind of female panache to the scene with her kicky, sometimes kinky, always dazzling imagery. Her work exhibits a rare blend of diversity — of Japanese, American and European cultures. In 2007, she was selected as one of the top 200 photographers in Japan!

Maki writes :

The explosive use of color, graphics, and storytelling elements produce a stage on which to explore issues of identity and modern pop culture

We met up with Maki while reviewing the book Adobe Master Class: Photoshop Inspiring artwork and tutorials by established and emerging artists. She combines elements of illustration and photography for killer drama — but she’s NOT about Photoshop tricks and all those effects the others talk about. Her ideas and concepts are what take your breath away … she only uses Photoshop to bring the message to life.

In 2011 JONDO Tumblr had a chance to chat with Maki Kawakita while she was on location in Sudan. When asked about a ‘day in life’, Maki mused :

pretty much morning until night I’m pretty much right in front of a computer working either on the theoretical part of Makirama, researching, layouts, editing again, re-editing you know the whole thing. And then I’ll relocate myself, but I’ll just bring my laptop so I can do the same thing wherever I will be.

See a lot more of Miki’s work at her web site : makiphoto.com
Read the full Interview with Maki Kawakita while in Sudan

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Also be sure to see the beautiful art showcase book from Adobe Press htat features Miss Aniela, along with 29 other established and emerging Photoshop artists
Adobe Master Class: Photoshop Inspiring artwork and tutorials by established and emerging artists

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