Yasu Matsuoka
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Yasu Matsuoka
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Yasu Matsuoka | Fantasy artist and freelance illustrator for books, games, and products. Contact me about your project.

Email: contact@yasuartstudio.com
Website: https://yasuartstudio.com
Finally finished this personal piece that I started back in January: A Window to Another World.
I hope you enjoy!

#fantasyart #artistoninstagram #book #forest #mermaid #magic #reflection #lily
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March 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Here is Taurus from the Mermaid Zodiac series I painted back in 2020.
Hope you enjoy!

Available as Art Prints. Link in bio

#fantasyart #mermaid #Mermaidart #zodiac #Taurus #constelation
March 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Here is Aries from the Mermaid Zodiac series I painted back in 2020.
Hope you enjoy!

Available as Art Prints. Link in bio

#fantasyart #mermaid #Mermaidart #zodiac #Aries #constelation
March 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Here is Pisces from the Mermaid Zodiac series I painted back in 2020.
Hope you enjoy!

Available as Art Prints.

#fantasyart #mermaid #Mermaidart #zodiac #Pisces #constelation
March 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Here is Aquarius from the Mermaid Zodiac series I painted back in 2020. Hope you enjoy!

Available as Art Prints. Link in bio
March 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I’m revisiting my zodiac series from 2020. Here’s Capricorn.
March 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
This piece from last year is one of my favorites. I particularly like the contrast between the warm and cool tones.
February 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Here’s a throwback to last year’s zodiac. Maybe I’ll try painting the rest of the zodiac. We’ll see…
February 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I know it’s a little late, but here is my painting for Year of the Snake. I hope you enjoy!
February 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I had the pleasure of illustrating the cover for author Tim Akers, "The Last Dragon Knight". I had a lot of fun drawing this piece!
February 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Happy New Year everyone!

This is my last painting of 2024, a princess and a dragon. I hope you enjoy!

Available as art prints. Link in bio.

#dragon #fantasyart #artistoninstagram #warrior #freelanceartist
January 3, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Here’s another one that I’ve been working on in my spare time. I usually have 1 or 2 personal artworks that are just sitting on my computer, waiting for me to finish them. This one was started back in September and now it’s done! I hope you enjoy the Phoenix Warrior!
December 17, 2024 at 9:33 AM
When I'm not working on book covers and making new fantasy art, I paint landscapes from my neighborhood. I hope you enjoy these oil paintings.
December 12, 2024 at 11:47 PM
She’s a Snake Charmer. A personal piece that I finished this week. Hope you enjoy!
October 16, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Hi, #portfolioday I’m Yasu, a freelance illustrator, and artist from Japan, who enjoys creating fantasy art. Contact me about your projects.
October 9, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Reposting this piece from a few years ago to celebrate my favorite season.

Autumn Waterfall, 2022
October 8, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Here’s another one that’s been cooking for a while and I’ve finally finished it. I'm calling it Golden Slumber. I started this one in February, left it for half a year, and added the final touches today. I hope you enjoy:)
October 3, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Here is my latest artwork, River Mermaid. I hope you enjoy!
May 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Here is a mermaid for Mermay!  Hope you enjoy my latest artwork, Sea Horse.
Will do my best to paint at least one more mermaid this month:)
May 2, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Here’s my latest art work, Two Worlds.
It’s inspired by portals, multiverses and reflections. I hope you enjoy!
March 15, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Here's a mermaid pirate I painted back in 2021. Had a lot of fun painting the scales on her body.
March 12, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Another personal piece I wrapped up today called Day and Night. Had a lot of fun playing with the warms and cools, I hope you enjoy!

#freelanceartist #night #day #fantasyart #portal
February 29, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Here's Pisces from the zodiac series I made back in 2022 with a fresh coating of #Glaze :)
February 27, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Quick morning sketch warm up:)
February 25, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Here's a little work progression shot of this piece. This time I started with a rough color thumbnail which is rare for me. Then I moved on to a cleaned sketch, and then the detailed coloring. I just drag in my color thumbnail under my line art and paint over it.
February 22, 2024 at 11:54 PM