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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Finally finished this personal piece that I started back in January: A Window to Another World. I hope you enjoy! #fantasyart #artistoninstagram #book #forest #mermaid #magic #reflection #lily #freelanceartist

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Here is Taurus from the Mermaid Zodiac series I painted back in 2020. Hope you enjoy! Available as Art Prints. Link in bio #fantasyart #mermaid #Mermaidart #zodiac #Taurus #constelation

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Here is Aries from the Mermaid Zodiac series I painted back in 2020. Hope you enjoy! Available as Art Prints. Link in bio #fantasyart #mermaid #Mermaidart #zodiac #Aries #constelation

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Here is Pisces from the Mermaid Zodiac series I painted back in 2020. Hope you enjoy! Available as Art Prints. #fantasyart #mermaid #Mermaidart #zodiac #Pisces #constelation

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Here is Aquarius from the Mermaid Zodiac series I painted back in 2020. Hope you enjoy! Available as Art Prints. Link in bio

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I’m revisiting my zodiac series from 2020. Here’s Capricorn.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

This piece from last year is one of my favorites. I particularly like the contrast between the warm and cool tones.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Here’s a throwback to last year’s zodiac. Maybe I’ll try painting the rest of the zodiac. We’ll see…

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I know it’s a little late, but here is my painting for Year of the Snake. I hope you enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I had the pleasure of illustrating the cover for author Tim Akers, "The Last Dragon Knight". I had a lot of fun drawing this piece!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Happy New Year everyone! This is my last painting of 2024, a princess and a dragon. I hope you enjoy! Available as art prints. Link in bio. #dragon #fantasyart #artistoninstagram #warrior #freelanceartist

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Here’s another one that I’ve been working on in my spare time. I usually have 1 or 2 personal artworks that are just sitting on my computer, waiting for me to finish them. This one was started back in September and now it’s done! I hope you enjoy the Phoenix Warrior!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

When I'm not working on book covers and making new fantasy art, I paint landscapes from my neighborhood. I hope you enjoy these oil paintings.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 16/10/2024

She’s a Snake Charmer. A personal piece that I finished this week. Hope you enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

Hi, #portfolioday I’m Yasu, a freelance illustrator, and artist from Japan, who enjoys creating fantasy art. Contact me about your projects.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 08/10/2024

Reposting this piece from a few years ago to celebrate my favorite season. Autumn Waterfall, 2022

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

Here’s another one that’s been cooking for a while and I’ve finally finished it. I'm calling it Golden Slumber. I started this one in February, left it for half a year, and added the final touches today. I hope you enjoy:)

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

Here is my latest artwork, River Mermaid. I hope you enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 02/05/2024

Here is a mermaid for Mermay! Hope you enjoy my latest artwork, Sea Horse. Will do my best to paint at least one more mermaid this month:)

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 15/03/2024

Here’s my latest art work, Two Worlds. It’s inspired by portals, multiverses and reflections. I hope you enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

Here's a mermaid pirate I painted back in 2021. Had a lot of fun painting the scales on her body.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

Another personal piece I wrapped up today called Day and Night. Had a lot of fun playing with the warms and cools, I hope you enjoy! #freelanceartist #night #day #fantasyart #portal

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 27/02/2024

Here's Pisces from the zodiac series I made back in 2022 with a fresh coating of #Glaze :)

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

Here's a little work progression shot of this piece. This time I started with a rough color thumbnail which is rare for me. Then I moved on to a cleaned sketch, and then the detailed coloring. I just drag in my color thumbnail under my line art and paint over it.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

Hi everyone, here’s my latest piece “Night Owl”. I hope you enjoy it! ✉️ Looking for an illustrator? Contact me about your project.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 12/02/2024

Some morning ink figure studies:)

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 09/02/2024

Here's Aquarius from a zodiac series I made in 2022. Hope you enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 07/02/2024

Here are some wips from my latest piece. Rough concept-> rough color-> clean line art-> final color.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

Here’s my latest piece, Kingdom Guardian. Had a lot of fun playing with the warm and cool colors in this piece. I hope you enjoy! ✉️Currently open for commissions:) Contact me about your project.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

Hi everyone, here’s my first artwork of 2024, Howling at the Moon. I hope you enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 31/12/2023

Closing out the year with this painting, Year of the Dragon🐉. Hope you enjoy and wishing you all a Happy New Year!🥳

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

Here is my latest artwork Lands Beyond the Moon. It’s a continuation of the moon/night series I’ve been working on. I hope you enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

Happy to share this piece I illustrated for author Jed Herbert. I hope you enjoy and please check out his kickstarter!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

Here’s my latest piece, Moonlight Jungle. Sticking with a moon theme here🌝. Hope you enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

I’m back with some new artwork! Here is my latest piece, Sleeping in the Moonlight 🌙 . I hope you enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 16/09/2023

Here is the Blue and Gold Macaw Mermaid I painted from last year. I really enjoyed using this color combo:)

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 07/09/2023

Falcon Trainer. Personal project from last month. Did a lot of research on architecture and roof tiles for this one. Also strong lighting.

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 06/09/2023

The Siren Queen. Here's a piece from last year. Enjoy!

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Yasu Matsuoka @yasuartstudio.bsky.social · 05/09/2023

Wolf Knight. Going to start posting my artwork on this platform. Hope you enjoy!

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