Onoda Yuta is an illustrator and painter
based out of Toronto, Canada, but originally hailing from Japan. He was
graduated from Bachelor of Applied Arts Illustration at Sheridan College,
Canada. He has been shaping his art aesthetic through various forms of media,
finding new avenues to express himself. He frequently include humans and
animals into his artwork, then emphasizing both our connection and departure
from the natural world.
Even though he was raised in Japan, he
likes Canada equally as his birthplace. But living in two different countries
that have different cultures has definitely opened up his eyes. At first, he
did not think that he would have been able to start his career as an
illustrator or painter if he had not moved to Canada. But for him having
connections with different people from different cultures really has changed
his thinking process, which it was definitely helped him have more
perspectives. The way he seeks inspiration is with anything that makes him to stopped,
looked, feels and listens to it again.
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| Libido |
His artwork is mainly a
mix of linear, detail, and decorative elements. So, the advantage of using Ink
and graphite over mixed media for him is that they fit with his illustration or
painting approach. He likes using both aspects of paper and wood because
they are different mediums but it can gives different moods to a finished look.
One of the earliest pieces that he has worked on when he was starting to use
the illustration program is “Libido”. He was so into Ukiyo-e and Art Nouveau at
the time and he then wanted to work on an experimental piece to see how it
would look like if he combined both styles of art. And the piece came out pretty
well done.
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| Exploring the Void |
He got a job with
Popular Mechanics after the AD contacted him and few weeks later Yuta sent out
his postcard promo to the company. “Exploring the Void” was about the Extreme
Environments Lab at the University of Minnesota, United State of America. The
lab studies the minds and bodies of extreme explorers, whether to the North
Pole or outer space, and identifies how they differ from the rest of us. The
knowledge may be used to select a perfect, psychologically sound crew for a
mission to Mars. The Popular Mechanics gave him a total freedom for his
assignment. They only asked him to alter few parts when Yuta submitted some
sketches to them. He have had a few opportunities to illustrate for Popular
Mechanics and it’s always been a pleasure working with such amazing companies.
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| To Lost Friends and Fallen Comrades |
Among all of his work,
it’s hard to tell which one is his favourite piece, but to him “To Lost Friends
and Fallen Comrades” for Modern Dog Magazine is one of the most memorable
pieces. The piece is actually based on his past. He once had a dog in Japan and
it is truly sad that dogs have so short span of life. The main idea he had for
the assignment was more like a message to his dog. His dog has lived with him
for 16 years and has already passed away before he received this assignment. It
was a painful process for him but he wished that he would make a lot of friends
and live happily in his next journey. He feel very fortunate that he had the
opportunity to work on this assignment, and came up with an image that is
partially dedicated to his precious dog.
Always criticize your
work, always work hard, never stop leaning and enjoy what you do. These are
some of the good
piece criticism or advice that he have been told. Now, he currently
working on some illustrations for magazines and book covers. “All Is Mine”,
“Confessions Random”, “Confusion”, “Happiness of Being Loved”, “Obscure”,
“Restoring What Is Lost”, “Senjukanno”, “Stars In Her Eyes”, and “Revelation”
are the illustrations that he has already finished.
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| All Is Mine |
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| Obscure |
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| Senjukanno |
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| Stars in Her Eyes |
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