I am a geomatics / software engineer and always struggling to find a time for the artworks between my busy schedules. The art is my lifetime hobby and dream, but had not been quite persistent. In 2005, I had a near-death experience, but I somehow I had pulled out of it. The incident could be fortunate, in a way, as my whole perspective toward has somehow changed. I cannot stop felling that I am still here for some reason, and it is my destiny to find it. As I am sure, at least, the art has been my passion throughout my life, I came to conclusion that I am left here to pursue my own creation, and doing so actively and diligently since.

I am currently a resident of Alberta, Canada, but my heart never has left her home country, Japan. The nostalgia is sometime very overwhelming. I am still solidly made up by the culture and philosophy of Japan, and it is quite surprising to find how little I had adapted with western society even after so many years. Japanese cultural influence on my artworks is obvious whatever I do.

I have extensive Japanese song playlist collection. Due to growing number of playlists, I have moved 'ENKA' playlist collection to the other site. Please check:
http://www.youtube.com/umin...

You can view my individual arrtwork at
http://yessy.com/minoyasue