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Kim Fujiwara has spent
over 25 years specializing in advertising illustration, editorial art,
cartoons, portraits, logo design, and concept presentations. From
cartoons and conceptual renderings to portraits and montage art, Kim's
versatility to use several techniques and mediums are unmatched in the
industry. He has had the privilege to work with several top Fortune 500
companies and some of the finest graphic designers, art directors, and
publishers in the country.
After graduating from The Center for Creative Studies (CCS) in 1979, Kim
worked at major art studios in and around the Detroit area for 12 years.
During this period, he also instructed classes at CCS for 5 years. In
1992, Kim created his own studio, Fujiwara Art, Inc., which was located
in Troy, MI for more than 10 years. His current studios are located in
Rochester Hills where he still creates visual masterpieces and in
Sterling Heights where he acts as supporting art director, marketing
director, and sales for digital retouching, 3D animation, and CGI for
major clients.
Kim¹s work has appeared on national ads, book covers, editorials,
magazine covers, CD covers, posters, brochures, billboards, annual
reports, point-of-purchase, and children's books.
Several of his golf portraits have decorated the walls at the
prestigious Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham, Michigan while
other works have garnered several Gold and Silver Awards at the Annual
Scarab Club Advertising exhibitions held in Detroit, honorable mention
at Padzieski gallery in Dearborn, merit on Portfolio.com first on-line
art show and a red ribbon at Birmingham "Our Town² exhibit.
Works have included portraits of celebrities such as Arnold Palmer,
Isiah Thomas, Jack Nicholas, Henry Ford, George Kell, Ben Wright, Al
Unser Jr., Hillary Clinton for the Washington Post, and a
limited-edition print of Shaquille O'Neal. His work appears in several
children's books including, Carlos Montezuma, Ishi, Science Adventures/
Whales, and Italian Portraits.
Some of his recent works include portrait montages for Ford Motor
Company's NADA awards, artwork for wine labels for collector's series of
Michigan wines from Cherry Creek Cellars, and a new series of oil
paintings of pinups and beautiful women.
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