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2021Eri Aikawa views her illustrative practice as a safe space “away from the dangers of the world”
The Japanese illustrator uses her medium to express herself and her own unique view of the world – as well as to draw the shiniest hair we’ve ever seen.
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Chiaki Kobayashi’s wavy lines make for calming illustrative works

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