Kaori Hamura Long is an artist and illustrator based in Japan, and the U.S. Kaori's paintings are often spontaneous visualizations of consciousness, inspired by dreams and meditation. Expressing kinetic energy has always been her theme. She says the moving energy of nature and mind. She uses cartoon characters since that's what she is most familiar with growing up, and people can relate to them. See more of her art at: www.kaorihamura.com and also at: www.mossmoon.com Education:Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Parsons School of Design, New York, U.S.A. /...more