MACHIDA Yosohiko

MACHIDA Yosohiko （1944-） Western-style painter. Born in Gunma Prefecture. Selected for the 18th Issen Art Exhibition (became a member in 1972). First selected for the 55th Nikaten in 1970. Later studied under Saito Saburo. Received a special award at the 90th commemorative Nikaten. Held 11 personal exhibitions at Mitsukoshi in Tokyo between 1979 and 2000. Received a Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon in 2003. Paints mainly ocean scenes and also likes to paint wildflowers, particularly cosmos. Important works include “Otaru no Unga” and “Umi no Tsuioku.” Currently a member of the Japan Artists Association, Inc. Advisor of the Art association in Ageo City, a member of the art association in Saitama Prefecture, a member of the Le・Salon(France art association), gold member of the Art Maison Selecting Committee.
Mail:yosohiko@jade.plala.r.j
http://www.arp-nt.co.jp/machida