Ken Tanaka's guest appearances

Ken Tanaka

Midwest Buddhist Temple Dharma Talks Podcast

Made in Japan-- Conversations with Meljo Catalan

Brokyos: 2 Bros in Tokyo

Chiemi Bly

Don Castro

Patti Nakai

Ron Miyamura

Sarah Jacoby

Amida Buddha

Candice Shibata

Roger Suekama

Dan Peterson

Rev Ron Miyamura

Terry Cichocki

Eli Brown

Sandra Adams

Susan Gilkey

Donna Kobayashi

OwlTail

On this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce a rising artist in the Tokyo art community. Meet Ken, aka Kenfrog, an artist that specializes in intricate floral drawings which in my eye resembles a juxtaposition of a Japanese washi paper backdrop with exquisite, controlled sketches that closely resembles Inca tattoo designs. Ken was gracious enough to take time from his hectic schedule to sit down with me and chat about his family background as well as his creative process.  He encompasses that persistent adage of “art is life”.  However Ken’s values and art are much more in depth than being encapsulated in a three word slogan.  Check out Ken’ s work here:  www.kenfrog.comIf you’re in Japan this summer, you can see Ken’s pieces here at Harry’s Sandwich Co. , Harajuku/Omotesando, Tokyo from June 11-July 2 here:  https://linktr.ee/harryssandwichcoKen will also have an exhibit at INCredible Coffee in Koenji, Tokyo from July 11-July 18th.  For more info check out on Instagram: @inccoffee2020--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madeinjapanpodcast/message

On this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce a rising artist in the Tokyo art community. Meet Ken, aka Kenfrog, an artist that specializes in intricate floral drawings which in my eye resembles a juxtaposition of a Japanese washi paper backdrop with exquisite, controlled sketches that closely resembles Inca tattoo designs. Ken was gracious enough to take time from his hectic schedule to sit down with me and chat about his family background as well as his creative process. He encompasses that persistent adage of “art is life”. However Ken’s values and art are much more in depth than being encapsulated in a three word slogan. Check out Ken’ s work here: <a href="http://www.kenfrog.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kenfrog.com</a> If you’re in Japan this summer, you can see Ken’s pieces here at Harry’s Sandwich Co. , Harajuku/Omotesando, Tokyo from June 11-July 2 here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/harryssandwichco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/harryssandwichco</a> Ken will also have an exhibit at INCredible Coffee in Koenji, Tokyo from July 11-July 18th. For more info check out on Instagram: @inccoffee2020 --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madeinjapanpodcast/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madeinjapanpodcast/message</a>

Ep. 59– Ken Tanaka aka Kenfrog, Japanese Artist

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