“the growing good of the world is partly dependent on unhistoric acts; and that things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been, is half owing to the number who lived faithfully a hidden life, and rest in unvisited tombs.”

― George Eliot / Mary Ann Evans, Middlemarch, 1819-1880

More Inspiring Art Stories, Quotes & Clippings: Art For Hope

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Season’s Greetings From Japan

Thank you friends, students and supporters for your good wishes and support.  Wishing you and yours all the very best for 2020!

Warm wishes from Tokyo,  Divya & Masa Kato, Atelier Kato Tokyo

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Atelier Kato Tokyo Turns 3!

New Year Term:  Drawing Classes Start January 6th 2020

Will 2020 be the year you discover drawing?  Classes are for all ages and abilities, take place 10-5pm weekdays and weekends and are held on a flexible ‘at your own pace’ basis (some students come once a week, some bi-weekly) so you can book in times that best suit you (depending on availability).

Atelier Kato is proud to have welcomed students from all over the world, from many different backgrounds and professions and looks forward to welcoming you!  Come join our foundation course and discover what drawing can do for you!

*** February Registration:  3 Spots Remaining, March Registration: 5 Spots ***

Not In Japan?  No worries!

Check out the free mini course in my Online Drawing School

Information Here

New Year Term Begins January 6th 2020

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Art For Hope Project:  Buy Art. Bring Hope.

Proceeds from the sale of the following paintings will go towards funding humanitarian projects with organisations I’m closely connected with (know EXACTLY where the money is going).

It’s our hope to generate money to fund important work around the world through these paintings which in turn will bring luck to your home too!  

Information on projects you’ll be helping with written below, along with sizes and medium.  International shipping available.

To see the paintings in person, please email us to arrange a viewing.  To commission your own Art For Hope painting, get in touch with us: info@divyamariekato.com

All Enquiries (English/Japanese):  info@divyamariekato.com

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HOPE 希望 

Sumi (Japanese Ink) & Mixed Media, Washi (Japanese Paper) Mounted On Wood Panel

90 x 73 (F30), November 2019 ©

Email to view the painting in person:  info@divyamariekato.com

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GANESHA 

Sumi (Japanese Ink) & Mixed Media, Washi (Japanese Paper) On Wood Panel

90 x 73 (F30), November 2019 ©

Email to view the painting in person:  info@divyamariekato.com

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AUTUMN 秋

Sumi (Japanese Ink) & Mixed Media, Washi (Japanese Paper) Mounted On Wood Panel

97 x 73 (F30), November 2019 ©

Email to view the painting in person:  info@divyamariekato.com

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OTHER WORK

KIZUNA 絆  *** SOLD ***

Sumi (Japanese Ink) & Mixed Media, Washi (Japanese Paper) Mounted On Wood Panel

97 x 73 (F30), December 2019, Private Collection Japan ©

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WINTER 冬  

Sumi (Japanese Ink) & Mixed Media, Washi (Japanese Paper) On Board

100 x 130 (F60), October 2019 ©

The final panel of our Dragon Through The Seasons project:  the dragon has been growing up through each season and in each panel.

In this final panel, you can see the aged, grandpa dragon, majestic, moss-covered and waking from sleep, ready for his next adventure.

Enquiries:  info@divyamariekato.com

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FUSUMA 襖  *** not for sale ***

FUSUMA 襖 #1, Sumi (Japanese Ink) & Mixed Media On Fusuma Doors

176 x 168 cm, 2013 & 2019 ©

Enquiries: info@divyamariekato.com

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ART FOR HOPE PROJECTS

Refugees International Japan

RIJ stands out from many NPO’s offering aid to refugees, as they can tell you exactly where your money is going (every single penny) and how it will be used.  From funding baby kits to training courses, kindergartens to community centres, please check out some of their projects here.  We will follow up with you to let you know which project you have contributed to.

Supporting projects that provide opportunities for refugees to lead independent lives while staying close to home and loved ones, RIJ started in 1979 and is celebrating their 40th anniversary!

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Wello Water Wheels

We found out about these amazing water wheels through Habitat For Humanity Japan and thought they were the coolest inventions we’d ever seen!

Water Is Life:  People in developing nations have little to no access

Water Is Heavy!  Head-loading leads to chronic pain

Water Is Time (& Money):  Women spend 25% time collecting water every day

Alam Aksara (World Of Letters in Indonesian)

A non-profit organization started by two of my closest friends, dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for young people in Indonesia.

100% of sponsorship money goes towards the student. We will follow up with you and put you in touch with our friends at Alam Aksara so you can find out more about the students.

Once again, it’s our hope to be able to fund important work around the world through these paintings which will bring luck to your home too!  

If you’d like more information on the projects you’ll be supporting,  please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

International shipping available.

For fees and to see the paintings in person, please email us to arrange a viewing.

To commission your own Art For Hope painting (doesn’t have to be a dragon!), or request a different size, get in touch with us:

info@divyamariekato.com  

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The Big Draw Japan Drawing Festival 2019

A big thank you to all who joined our award winning, annual drawing event, The Big Draw Japan, part of Japan-UK Season Of Culture, in Kyoto and Tokyo!

Celebrating Creativity For Well-Being, Ruskin’s Bicentenary & Starting With A Dot!

The Big Draw Kyoto 2019 took place in Kyoto Botanical Gardens in collaboration with Kyoto UNSECO Association, to celebrate 200 years of the life and work of John Ruskin. The Big Draw Tokyo 2019 combined drawing and music to celebrate creativity for well-being.

The Big Draw Japan Drawing Festival 2019

KYOTO: September 22nd 2019 | Event Recap Here
TOKYO: October 27th 2019 | Event Recap Here

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The Curlew Nature Journal: Published Drawings

Thrilled to have my drawings published here.  The Curlew’s dedicated to fine writing and illustration about the natural world and supporting conservation projects.

Details *Sold Out*

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Commissions

Sumi (Japanese Ink) & Mixed Media, Washi (Japanese Paper) Mounted On Wood Panels:

Small Panel F30 (90cm x 73cm)
Medium Panel F40 (100cm x 80cm)
Large Panel F60 (100cm x 130cm)

Process

Step 1: Consultation
Step 2: Confirmation & 50% Deposit
Step 3: Research & Drafting
Step 4: Review Preparatory Sketches
Step 5: Painting
Step 6: Delivery

Commissioned Art | Dragon Paintings | Portfolio

Enquiries:  info@divyamariekato.com

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New Year Term:  Drawing Classes 2020

In Person & Online: Details Here

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Art For Hope Project: Art That Helps & Heals

Get Inspired With More Stories Here

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Divya Marie Kato, Atelier Kato Tokyo

Artist, Drawing Teacher, Creator, When In Doubt, Draw drawing programme, Founder, Atelier Kato Tokyo and The Big Draw Japan. Paris-born, Tokyo-based, British Indian artist and educator working in Japan since 2005.

Portfolio here

Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, Companion of The Guild of St. George and passionate advocate of drawing.

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Drawing For Work, Life & Play

Drawing Classes In Person, Atelier Kato Tokyo | INFO

The Big Draw Japan Drawing Festival | INFO

Divya’s Online Drawing School | INFO

Divya’s Portfolio | INFO

Services |  INFO

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