Tokyo born Master Sumi-e Artist Drue Kataoka brings a modern Silicon Valley perspective to the 2000 year-old art form of Japanese brush painting. Technological zeitgeist collides with the single stroke in Drue's hands. Trained and disciplined in the ancient ways of the brush, she distills the modern moment in indelible ink.
Drue's original brush paintings are sought after by discerning collectors and investors in Silicon Valley and around the globe. A Master of the rich canon of Sumi-e, with virtuosic technique at her fingertips, she reimagines the frontiers of the art form capturing technology, Stanford, jazz, dance, sports, and nature. Her paintings are a synergy of her classical Japanese heritage and her innovative American spirit. Blogging on Valley Zen she chronicles the intersections between art and technology. An accomplished classical and jazz flutist, she infuses her paintings with the richness of her extensive musical background.
Drue specializes in private and corporate commissions. Her private client projects have included exclusive high-profile events, weddings, family portraits, and uniquely specialized subject matter. Her corporate commissions offer a multi-dimensional way for a company to celebrate and promote its brand, client list and history with sophistication and style.
Drue creates custom workshops and seminars for companies, organizations, and private groups. Steeped in Sumi-e's artistic philosophy of Zen harmony, balance, and clarity, she applies her wealth of knowledge to real-world business situations. With Sumi-e's restorative energy, she helps her clientele unleash their full creative potential.
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