Profile
Miki Nemoto, Calligrapher/Ink painter
Born in the city of Shirakawa in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture,
She started calligraphy at the age of 8 and began her career as a calligrapher in 2015.With the theme of "inspiring and energizing people through calligraphy and ink painting," she has provided more than 400 works of art both in Japan and abroad. She also do calligraphy performance, teaches calligraphy to major companies.
Like flowing clouds and water, she values to accept all events without stopping or resisting, and to move forward day by day.
Works
Whether it is a favorite word or phrase, a naming book, a corporate philosophy or a store logo, Miki will select the style of character and framing that best suit your requirements, and after first gaining a thorough understanding of what you desire and what you are hoping for, she will provide you with your own completely exclusive work. Characters rendered in black ink have a unique warmth that simply cannot be replicated in digital form.
Original calligraphy works
Miki can produce a work of calligraphy featuring your favorite character or phrase. She will create a work that meets your needs in terms of size and framing, and provide you with a piece of calligraphy that is completely original and unique.
◆Time required from order to delivery
Framed works: minimum of 1 month (approx.)
*The time required depends on the volume of orders Miki currently has. Please inquire if you require a rapid turnaround.
1. Design fee
2. Affixing/backing fee
3. Framing fee
*Shipment costs not included.
*If you do not know what characters or words you would like, an additional fee for proposals is applicable.
Size Frame dimensions/cm (reference) Reference price
S Total height and width within 50cm From ¥35,000
M Total height and width within 100cm From ¥55,000
L Total height and width within 150cm From ¥100,000
LL The sum of height and width is 150cm or more From ¥150,000
*Designs and size differ according to the expressive techniques used and other factors, so a quote will be provided after a meeting to discuss the details of your order. Proposals can also be made to fit your budget, so please feel free to inquire.
*The above sizes and prices are for reference only. Designs have many variables including the number of characters, content, and frame type, so a proposal for a size and design to meet your requirements will be provided.
Ink brush character designs
Miki will produce the characters that fit your vision or your intended use and provide you with a completely unique design. This is perfect for those with a focus on originality and who want something completely different.
◆Time required from order to delivery
Data delivery: minimum of two weeks (approx.)
*The time required depends on the volume of orders Miki currently has. Please inquire if you require a rapid turnaround.
1. Design fee
2. Usage rights for the work
3. Data for the work
◆Intended use Reference price (exc. tax)
Business card/doorplate From ¥35,000
Product logo From ¥70,000
Character for company name/billboard/advertising From ¥100,000
Other Please inquire
*The fee for ink brush character designs varies depending on the number of characters, scale of use, and other factors, so a quote will be provided after a meeting to discuss the details of your order.
*If delivery is urgent and within one week, an additional fee will be charged.
*Paper size varies depending on the number of characters and the intended use, so an appropriate size will be selected after a meeting to discuss the details of your order.
Activities
Lessons and hands on experiences
Miki teaches both brush and pen-based calligraphy in the Nihonbashi area of Tokyo.
In these lessons you can learn the basics and the main points for creating your own works.
The lessons center around the concept of having fun while improving.
She also runs occasional workshops in calligraphy and ink brush painting that aim to provide a boundary-free venue to enjoy free expression.
Calligraphy and ink brush painting performances
Miki can provide live performances that suit your event.
Only with a live performance can an audience see the movement of the brush, the expression of the ink, and the emotions of the face of the calligrapher close up.
Miki is also open to collaborations with musicians, dancers, and other people for the purpose of sharing free expression through art.
You can keep any art that is produced in a performance as commemorative works.
Artwork
A calligraphy performance is an exciting way to get a close up look at the process of calligraphy in which a blank piece of paper becomes a finished work.
You can think of a performance being to calligraphy as what a concert is to music. In a calligraphy or ink brush painting hands on experience, you get to create your own works.
As well as brushes, you will also use things including cloth, sprays, and cardboard to create works with a focus on art.
You can keep the works you produce as a souvenir and a reminder of your time in Japan.
The date and time, venue, fees, and other such matters will be decided after a meeting to discuss the details of your request.
Please feel free to make inquiries via email.
◆Main content
1. Calligraphy and ink brush painting performances
2. Calligraphy and ink brush painting hands on experiences
3. Collaborations
4. Exhibitions
*Please feel free to make inquiries via email if you have any other requirements
Calligraphy and ballpoint pen lessons
Examples will be produced during the lesson, so lessons can be adapted to the pace of each individual student.
These lessons allow you to learn the basics and the main points for creating your own works.
◆Location
Hama House, Nihonbashi Hamacho
(Hamacho 3-10-6, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
◆Nearest stations
Suitengumae (3 mins), Hamacho (5 mins), Ningyocho (7 mins)
◆Joining fee
Single rate: ¥5,000
◆Lesson duration
60 mins/2 times per month
Check class times and make reservations using a monthly calendar for students.
◆Monthly fees
Pen/Brush: ¥10,000
⚫︎Text price is not included
◆Out service lessons
Lessons can be arranged for classes with two or more participants. Please feel free to inquire about the type of lesson you require and the number of participants.
＜Price Guide＞
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: From ¥20,000 (+transport costs)
*Duration and price may vary depending on lesson content and the number of participants.