Naoko Ozaki
Naoko teaches a number of fee based classes through the Carlsbad Civic Recreation Center. On site classes are at the Pine Avenue Community Center. Virtual Classes are also offered.
Class information can be found at Catalog - City of Carlsbad, CA (civicrec.com), in the "SPECIAL INTEREST" Category under the "SUMI-E AND JAPANESE INK ART" entry. Filter using "sumi" to locate this without scrolling.
More class information and examples of Naoko's art may be found at her website:
Japanese Sumi E | Naoko Ozaki Brush Painting
Class information
In Class:
Wednesdays 9:30-12:00 AM
Hybrid Online & In-Class:
Saturdays 9:30-12:00 PM
Virtual only instruction is available for intermediate and advanced students.
San Diego based Japanese brush painting artist, Naoko Ozaki was born and raised in Japan.
By enrolling in a calligraphy instructor certification program, the Japan Shodo Education Society, Naoko continues to develop the authenticity and the quality of her paintings.
She is a member of Friends of Sumie and the Japanese Art Club of San Diego; through these organizations she has produced online exhibition videos and performed several Sumi-e demonstrations for outreach events.
Awards includes:
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3rd place, Asian Brush Painting Professional Fine Art Division, San Diego County Fair 2022.
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Lung Hsiang Chinese Brush Painting Society donated award.
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San Diego County Fair 2022; Escondido artist association donated award.
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Honorable Mention, Asian Brush Painting Professional Fine Art Division, San Diego County Fair 2019.
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Lung Hsiang Chinese Brush Painting Society Award, Best of Show, Ink Drawing Student Art Showcase, San Diego County Fair 2019.