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Cute Japan-inspired illustrations by Lisa Kogawa portray girls with giant sushi

This series of cute illustrations is the handiwork of Los Angeles-based, Lisa Kogawa. Originally from Japan, and spending most of her time now working in a sushi restaurant, the illustrator channels her surroundings into unique drawings that depict girls navigating their way through jungles of giant food.

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A girl stands in a surreal landscape filled with oversized vegetables, fruits and food items rendered in soft pastels and bold colours against a deep blue sky

Much of Lisa's work focuses on female subjects, however her projects present a range of illustrative styles – from bold and colourful designs, to more subtle drawings in pastel colour palettes.

Lisa has exhibited at numerous galleries in Los Angeles, and has won two awards for her illustration. Discover more at www.lisakogawa.com.

Via direct submission | All images courtesy of Lisa Kogawa

Woman in white shirt sitting surrounded by oversized fish, plants and bookshelves, with fish swimming above in stylised illustration with pink and navy tones
Colourful illustration by Lisa Kogawa showing a girl surrounded by oversized food including berries, cupcakes and honey jars in a whimsical landscape
Intricate illustration by Lisa Kogawa showing stylised cross-sections of sushi, sea urchins, starfish and other food arranged in a dense, dreamlike composition in yellow and purple tones.
Illustrated girl sits on a stool among towering Japanese storefronts and neon signs in shades of turquoise and purple
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