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I learned the technique directly from Monique Cannon, the creator of chalk art.
Ayako Nakashima
After graduating from art school, he worked on spatial design for theme parks and commercial facilities (signboard production, mural production, displays, various designs).
He discovered chalk art while studying abroad in Australia, and after returning to Japan, he completed a professional course.
She studied under Monique Cannon, the creator of chalk art, in Australia.
Monique Chalk Art Certified Instructor.
Utilizing the wide range of knowledge he gained working overseas on mural painting and spatial design, he creates store signs, wedding boards, and other works.
My Story of Chalkart...
I love traveling abroad and have been to many countries, including Australia, Italy, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Thailand, and Iceland.
My first encounter with chalk art was when I saw a chalk art sign during an extended stay in Australia.
The first time I travelled alone around Australia, I happened to come across a chalk art menu board.
It was displayed inside the cafe as a menu board.
"The pictures on the blackboard are colorful and dynamic. And they look delicious!"
As if drawn to the picture... I ordered a coffee. Before living in Australia, I had heard of chalk art, but I had never seen it in Japan, so the first thing I saw was "authentic Australian chalk art."
It had a strong impact on me.
After that, I stayed in Brisbane for a while and came across chalk art signs everywhere. I later found out that most of them were drawn by my teacher, Monique.
I started chalk art after I returned to Japan. I studied chalk art at a chalk art school in Japan. Then, three years later, I returned to Australia.
I finally met Monique. Monique is an artist and a mother, and she is always cheerful and fun.
I received a lot of techniques and power from her. I respect her very much as a mother and as an artist. I will continue to work hard to become a wonderful artist like Monique.
Ayako Nakashima
Work Experience
作品展＆作家活動
He studied under mural artist Minami Kubo.
Since 2000, he has been involved in two mural projects in Húsavík, Iceland.
After that, he worked in famous theme parks and large commercial facilities, doing spatial design work such as painting, mural production, and displays.
She studied under Monique Cannon, the creator of chalk art, in Australia.
Monique Cannon certified chalk art instructor.
In 2016, she returned to Australia to learn portrait and hand lettering techniques from Monique Cannon.
She is the first person in Japan to be qualified as a Monique Hand Lettering instructor.
Utilizing the wide range of knowledge he gained working overseas on mural painting and spatial design, he works on store signs, wedding boards, and more.
He also works extensively in the areas of illustration and design.
The 15th Japanese Art ~National Selected Artists Exhibition~ (Sponsored by The Ueno Royal Museum and Sekai Bungeisha)
Mixed Art Festival (hosted by O Museum and Art Imagine)
3rd MCA Chalk Art Exhibition "Primavera" MCA Award winner 16th Japanese Art ~National Selected Artists Exhibition~ (Sponsored by Ueno Royal Museum and Sekai Bungeisha)
The Meaning of Art's Existence "Exhibition" No. 5 (Organized by Art Imagine Gallery and Art Imagine)
Nakashima Ayako Chalk Art Exhibition - The World of Chocolate and Chalk Art (Akari Chocolate)
Sunny Smile Chalk Art Exhibition (2016)
Event signboard for facilities around the Anpanman Museum in Kochi Prefecture (2017)
Works featured in Cool Japan Creators File (2017)
Logo design for NPO SUNRISE, supporting women's entrepreneurship in Nikko City
*Currently, she is a mother of two children and is active as an artist.