Horie Art School’s instructors work as manga artists, illustrators and painters. Through years of drawing, they know well both the joy they have felt and the difficulty of not being able to draw the way they want. Drawing on that experience, they take each student’s “I want to draw something like this” seriously.
Chinese-language support available (会中文)
I came to Japan when I was ten.
One day at a friend’s home, I read Marmalade Boy in the girls’ manga magazine Ribon without understanding any Japanese.
I knew neither the earlier story nor the words, yet I cried as a child when I saw the heroine separate from her boyfriend.
That was when I decided to become a manga artist, and at fourteen I submitted to Shueisha for the first time and received my first award.
I was later selected in several competitions held by major publishers and worked with an editor, but I did not make my professional debut.
After stepping away from manga, I realized that fifteen years of drawing had also taught me how to illustrate, design, and write.
By sharing the joy and value of manga and illustration, I hope to help the people who attend our school live richer and happier lives.
Our team has trained and worked as manga artists, illustrators, and fine artists. Their profiles show both their experience and how they want to support each learner.
From the instructorI teach according to each goal, from beginners and hobby learners to people who want to work in art or strengthen skills they already use professionally.
From the instructorI have always loved drawing. I want to use what I have learned, talk with each student, support their improvement, and enjoy their day-to-day progress together.
From the instructorDrawing helped me connect with people and society. I hope we can talk often so I can share not only ways to improve, but also the pleasure of drawing.
From the instructorImprovement starts with continuing to draw, and continuing starts with finding what you genuinely enjoy. I will help you discover what is most fun for you to draw.
From the instructorI use my experience to support both people who want to draw for fun and those aiming higher. Let’s develop what you love together.
From the instructorOther people helped me discover the joy of drawing. Now I hope to share that joy while staying close to each student.
From the instructorThe joy of completing a drawing is hard to find anywhere else. I use my experience to help more people discover that feeling.
From the instructorThe feeling of “I love this” is the strongest energy for drawing. I will do my best to help everyone protect what they love and enjoy making art.
From the instructorWhy not start with the excitement of drawing a favorite character beautifully or coolly? I explain details carefully, even a single lock of hair or clothing strap.
From the instructorLoving drawing and finding drawing hard can go together. I’ll stand by you through the positive feelings and the negative ones too, and help you come to like your own drawings even more.
From the instructor“Finding the way of expressing yourself that you want, and walking that path” is also one way to live as a creator, I think.
From the instructorDrawing is what I live for. Let’s enjoy getting a little better as we keep drawing, and learn and grow together!
From the instructorAnyone can start with paper and a pencil. Even without words, you can express yourself through drawing. Bring the things you find cool from all kinds of worlds into your work. I’ll help you draw pictures full of personality. I want to see lots of your work!
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