Naoko Ozaki
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.
Continuing Education Emeritus Classes
NAOKO'S SUMMER 2025 CLASSES
Title: Sumi-e Brush Painting
Monday 5:30pm to 7:30pm Class # 91557
Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm, Class # 91421
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Carlsbad Civic Rec Center Classes
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
Virtual only instruction is available for intermediate and advanced students.
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.