Naoko (Japanese) creates extravagantly dramatic compositions featuring elegant, classical women alongside zebras, toucans, and jaguars, against exotic backdrops. Educated at the Nihon Gakuin in Tokyo, Japan, Naoko worked as a graphic designer before moving to the United States in 1982. Almost immediately, her unique style garnered impressive awards and a prestigious Certificate of Excellence from Art Horizons.

Hailed by critics and museum curators for her stylized imagery and vibrant palette, Naoko has exhibited in numerous shows. Her originals are sold exclusively through galleries in New York, California, Hawaii, and Key West.