Makiko Kudo
PainterJapanese·b. 1978
Known for:
figurative painting of female figures in domestic interiors
Education:
Joshibi University of Art and Design (2002)
Makiko Kudo develops a figurative painting practice in which young female figures appear in ambiguous domestic interiors rendered in pale, flat color with a dreamy spatial compression. Her work draws on Japanese anime, Western portraiture, and the visual language of childhood illustration, producing images of quiet psychological intensity. She studied in Tokyo and has exhibited internationally, building a significant presence in the European and American markets alongside a sustained Japanese following.
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Applies paint in thin layers, deliberately leaving some areas with only one coat; finishes when there is no room for another brushstroke
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Oil paint — pigment suspended in a drying oil, typically linseed — has been the dominant painting medium since the fifteenth century. It dries slowly, allowing extended blending, and produces a rich, luminous surface. Available from dozens of manufacturers at student through professional grades.
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Last updated March 20, 2026
