Comment from Carla Sonheim
Time: March 20, 2008, 6:40 am

This was a wonderful, inspiring way to start my morning. Great interview! Love what Yuko says about style especially. Thank you Yuko and Penelope!

Comment from LM in NYC
Time: March 20, 2008, 7:15 am

Wonderful interview! Brilliant Work! Yuko, you are a complete inspiration and I want to thank you for sharing your story, as well as having had the courage to make your career change. Being in the “early 30’s” and being certain that a career change is the next step (although in entertainment, not illustration) it is so wonderful to hear about your success!

Thank you thank you thank you!

Comment from Indigene
Time: March 20, 2008, 7:20 am

This was a great interview. I love hat Yuko said about travel and her methods for getting out of a creative slump. It’s also good to hear that she started late in life and has continued to grow artistically and commercially. Often, times, one is left to feel that you have to be in your twenties to make it as an illustrator.

This was a great interview! Yuko, keep up the great work and attitude, you are truly inspirational! Thanks Penelope for finding these wonderful folks to aspire to!

Comment from heather
Time: March 20, 2008, 8:15 am

Yuko is completely inspiring!

I love her life story, creative process, and love of life and travelling. I too started a more “practical” career as an architect…and decided at 32 that I needed to be more creative… her ability to become so successful later in life has inspired me to keep on going.

Thanks for such a fantastic interview!

Comment from studio lolo
Time: March 20, 2008, 8:38 am

Great interview and inspiration for me to grow on! At age 50 I decided to make art my full time occupation. It’s been tough but worth the ride. Thanks Yuko, for your passion and inspiration, and Penelope, for the wonderful interview!

Comment from Curious Art
Time: March 20, 2008, 8:40 am

I’ve admired Yuko’s art in 3×3 and elsewhere… what a delight to read this interview & learn more about her life & work. Thanks to Yuko & Penelope for an inspiring & beautiful story!

Comment from Tammie
Time: March 20, 2008, 11:53 am

What a wonderful and generous article. Yuko thank you so much for sharing your life and your ways! I admire you and your art!
Tammie

Comment from Maria
Time: March 20, 2008, 12:42 pm

Yuko I like very much all your works. And the interview was wonderfull Thanks for sharing your art, and your way to work, it was important for me because I developed some things I can apply to my life. Sorry for my english I hope you understand me.

Comment from imkirkwood
Time: March 20, 2008, 12:43 pm

I have been visiting Yuko’s website for almost two years now. I love her work and I am very happy to see her works audience growing.IMKirkwood

Comment from dreXeL
Time: March 20, 2008, 9:48 pm

yuko i think you’re amazing. i’ve been looking at your artwork and your website for years now. i actually have you bookmarked in a folder i call “inspiration” for when i need some. you never disappoint. thank you for being so awesome.

Comment from evelina
Time: March 20, 2008, 11:53 pm

Great interview! It is truly inspiring! Starting your career in your 30-ies is really something!

Comment from Darlene
Time: March 21, 2008, 1:36 am

Very inspiring interview!!!!!! Yuko’s work is stunningly beautiful. Thank you so much for getting this interview.

Comment from Yuko
Time: March 21, 2008, 7:06 am

First of all, thank you Penelope. You are such a wonderful person, who not just creates beautiful illustrations, but also gives back so much to aspiring illustrators. You are truly inspiring, and I am honored to be featured on Illustration Friday.

And thank you everyone who posted such nice comments on this blog. If this conversation Penelope and I had can help or inspire you in any way, I feel extremely fortunate.
Thank you and happy Friday, Illustration Friday!

Comment from Melissa Kojima
Time: March 21, 2008, 7:29 am

Hear, hear! Fabulous interview and very inspiring. I will share it with others. Thank you.