Focal Point: Keiko Tanabe
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The Artist Says:
Watercolor painting is a language I have learned to speak to tell my stories of who we are and how we live. It is a creative tool to capture the simple truth in our everyday life that may be overlooked but tugs at my heartstrings. It is also a vehicle to communicate my artistic vision on the joy of living and the ingenuity of human creations. I travel near and far and paint with enthusiasm to celebrate the beauty we all share at this time on this planet.
Collectors Say:
"Keiko is an exceptional human being, not only does it show in her work, but it is exemplified in the quality of customer care she gives to you. I was astounded by the Chino's painting, I used to have a restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe, and bought produce there regularly. The series of Chino's paintings brought back many wonderful memories in an instant. I am so taken with her work and her apparent attitude about art that I can hardly wait to get another painting from her in the future." -- Mike Downing, Quimby's Restaurant (www.quimbysrestaurant.com )
"I stumbled across this painting (on the Internet), and it struck me. It's a beautiful painting, with lots of intrinsic emotion. It's true; I did get that feeling of "I've been here before" when I first looked at it. I also want to mention that I think your business instincts are right-on. You are most gracious, and handled this deal perfectly. Good luck in your future business inspirations and artistic endeavors. We'll check your website now and then to see What's new?" -- Tom and Isabel Abbott
"I'm not typically a fan of watercolor but your art has certainly turned me around. The depth, vibrancy and life you bring to your paintings has certainly made me look at watercolor art differently - thank you! We look forward to collecting more pieces in the future." -- Tanya Llera
"You have a wonderful sense of color, space, proportion and environment, and you are doing wonderful, wonderful work."
"It's very nice and I am very happy I bought it... it will have a privileged place in my home. Thanks, Keiko!" -- Johanne Zenga, Pebeo (www.pebeo.com)
"We are so happy with your beautiful work and knowing what a gracious person you are just makes them more special... We will look forward to staying in touch and following your promising career."
"I am so enjoying the little painting (of Venice) I bought. My late husband and I used to visit Venice every year... Thank you for painting it."
Dealers Say:
"When Keiko was starting out in the art world, I saw a flower bud that had been waiting impatiently for spring. When spring finally arrived after a long winter, it bursted out into a beautiful flower in vivid colors. I'm sure you can see that magnificent flower in each of her paintings. My first encounter with Keiko's artwork was at a large art show. Her dazzling paintings stood out among hundreds of others. I'm honored to display some of her work at my on-line gallery (www.aikomei.com ) and hope to help you plant a flower in your place." -- Katsuyo Fukuyama, Aikomei, On-line Gallery owner
Other Artists Say:
"Your fluidity, simplification and dramatic license inspires and confounds me at the same time. Your dynamic values just amaze me. Keep on amazing us!" -- Carole Mayne (http://www.carolemayne.com)
Artwork by Keiko Tanabe
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Other Web Pages With Info About Keiko Tanabe
Keiko Tanabe's Main Artist Website
Art Galleries Representing Keiko Tanabe
Aikomei
, - Phone: (760) 758-3254
Heart of Living Home Gallery
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.A. - Phone: (336) 662-0023
San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery
San Diego, California, U.S.A. - Phone: (619) 876-4550
Simply Italian
San Diego, California, U.S.A. - Phone: (619) 702-7777/ Toll free 866-273-7773
Overview
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Biography
Keiko Tanabe is an award-winning watercolor artist. Her paintings have been juried into many exhibitions across the U.S. and in her native country. Her work has been purchased by collectors in the U.S., Japan, Canada, Germany and Ireland.
Keiko was born in Kyoto, Japan. As a child growing up in an art-loving family, she always enjoyed drawing and painting and won many awards in children's art contests. However, art was not her chosen field of study later on. She earned a B.A. in intercultural communication (International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan) and an M.A. in international education (UCLA, California). She then worked in international relations positions in a Japanese government trade organization in Tokyo, at a large law firm in San Francisco and at a private consulting firm in San Diego before she became a stay-at-home mother in 1996. In the last 20 years, she has traveled extensively, mainly in European countries, Asia and North America.
Through all these years, Keiko knew there was in her heart the growing desire to someday become an artist. That, fueled by her love of travel and strong interest in other cultures, eventually found its way out in 2003. After learning basic drawing and watercolor painting skills at a local community school in San Diego, she took on her first project as an artist together with her father, a renowned scholar of French literature in Japan. Through the Azure Sea and Sky of Provence: A Tribute to Her Joie de Vivre (Kosei Publishing, Osaka, Japan; details ) was published in August, 2003, authored by her father and illustrated by Keiko. From then on, she intensely taught herself to be fluent in watercolor painting, just as one would do to master a foreign language.
Keiko embarked on a professional art career in 2005 and started exhibiting publicly. She also discovered the joy of plein-air painting in a workshop with Alvaro Castagnet in April that year. Since then she's been enjoying outdoor painting often together with her son and artist friends. Keiko lives and works in San Diego, California with her son who is a budding artist himself. Keiko was selected to be a featured artist of ArtWalk 2008 .
Mission Bay (San Diego, CA)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- San Diego Watercolor Society
- Watercolor West (juried member)
- American Watercolor Society
- American Women Artists
- Wyoming Watercolor Society (signature member)
- Mississippi Watercolor Society
ArtWalk 2008
PUBLICATION/MEDIA COVERAGE
- Informed Collector, FineArtStudioOnline (May 7, 2008, details )
- Splash 10: Passionate Brushstrokes, North Light Books (May, 2008, details ).
- Del Mar Times Arts & Culture, Del Mar Times (May 16, 2008, details )
- Prism, San Diego Watercolor Society (March, 2008; page 6; 2008-march.pdf (.pdf) ).
"When I am true to my inspiration, my brushstrokes sometimes surprise me by exposing something of my inner spirit I was not even aware of."
SELECTED AWARDS IN JURIED EXHIBITIONS
- Best of Show (2008, 2007, 2006); Best Theme Painting Award (2008); Best of Miniatures (2007, 2006, 2005); Second Place (2007, 2006); Third Place (2008, 2007, 2006) – San Diego Watercolor Society Juried Member Exhibit
- Honorable Mention (2008) – Louisiana Watercolor Society 38th International Exhibition
- Merit Award (2008) – Society of Watercolor Artists 27th Annual Juried Art Exhibition
- Atlanta Artists Center Award (2008); Dr. Ph Martin's Hydrus Fine Art Watercolor Award (2006) – Georgia Watercolor Society National Exhibition
- Merit Award (2008) – Watercolor Art Society - Houston 31st Annual International Exhibition
- Second Place (2007) – The Richeson 75: Landscape & Exteriors Competition
- Third Place (2007); Honorable Mention (2005) – Wyoming Watercolor Society Annual National Exhibition
- Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Award (2007) – Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Aqueous Open 2007
- Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. Award (2007) – Red River Watercolor Society National Watermedia Exhibition
- Winsor & Newton Award, Artist & Craftsman Supply Co. Award, Travel Show Award (2006) – Kentucky Watercolor Society National Aqueous USA
- Grand Prize (2005); Honorable Mention (2006) – Learning & Product Expo Juried Art Show
- Third Place and Vernon Council of the Arts Award (2006) – Red River Valley Museum National Juried Art Exhibition
- Robert Reynolds Founder's Award (2006) – Central Coast Watercolor Society Aquarius Pacific Regional Exhibition
- First Place (2007); Second Place (2006, 2005); Honorable Mention (2008) – San Diego County Fair Art Show
- First Place (2007) – La Jolla Art Association Open Juried Exhibition of Plein-Air Artwork
- Second Place (2007) – Southwestern Artists' Association Annual Juried Art Show
- Juror's Commendation (2007) – Brandon Gallery "Small Treasures" Fine Art Show
- Honorable Mention (2007, 2006) – Studio Art & Design Open Juried Watermedia Exhibit
- Certificate of Merit (2007) – La Jolla Art Association's Annual San Diego County Awards Show
- Third Place (2007, 2006) – The Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery Annual Fine Arts Show
- Honorable Mention (2007) – San Dieguito Art Guild "Small Image: Annual Southern California Art Show"
- First Place (2006) – Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League Annual Open Juried Fine Arts Show
Upcoming Events and Exhibits
San Diego Watercolor Society Plein Air Artwork Airport DisplayTerminal 2, San Diego International Airport
7/14/2008-1/12/2009
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San Diego Watercolor Society Juried Member Exhibition
SDWS Gallery, Point Loma, California
9/3/2008-9/26/2008
Reception: 9/5/2008 (5-8pm)
Richeson 75: Landscape, Seascape & Exteriors 2008
Richeson School of Art & Gallery, Kimberly, WI
9/14/2008-11/3/2008
Reception: 9/12/2008 (6:30-8:30pm)
American Academy of Equine Art Fall Open Juried Exhibition
International Museum of the Horse, Lexington, KY
9/20/2008-11/2/2008
Reception: 9/19/2008 (6:30-9pm)
Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Aqueous Open 2008
Third Street Gallery, Carnegie, Pennsylvania
9/26/2008-10/24/2008
Reception: 9/26/2008 (6-9pm)
San Diego Watercolor Society 28th Annual International Exhibition
SDWS Gallery, Point Loma, California
10/1/2008-10/31/2008
Reception: 10/3/2008 (5-8pm)
Kentucky Watercolor Society Aqueous USA 2008
Actors Theatre of Louisville, Kentucky
10/1/2008-11/8/2008
Reception: 10/3/2008 (5:30-7:30pm)
Taste & Art Stroll in Del Mar
Downtown Del Mar, California
10/4/2008-10/4/2008
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Mississippi Watercolor Society Grand National 2008
Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, MS
10/5/2008-1/4/2009
Reception: 10/5/2008 (2-4pm)
Upcoming Workshops
Other Web Pages that Keiko Tanabe Recommends you visit
(These pages are not necessarily about Keiko Tanabe)
Aikomei - Asian Inspired Furniture and Accessories
Bed & Breakfast La Chimera
Cheap Joe's Art Stuff
Entro le Mura - Bed & Breakfast
Heart of Living Home Gallery
Maison du Bon Accueil
Opera Patisserie
San Diego Visual Arts Network (SDVAN)
San Diego Watercolor Society
Simply Italian
The Painter's Keys
The Saatchi Gallery - Contemporary Art in London, UK
Vive La Provence !
Watercolor Online
WatercolorPainting.com
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