About the Artist: Yoshiki Kubagawa

When I retired as a research associate at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) in 2012, I immediately pursued my childhood dream: to learn oil painting. I took art classes at Forstall Art Center in Birmingham and have been learning and painting ever since. My subjects are primarily flowers and landscapes. I have been fascinated by the process of painting beautiful colors and shapes that can create a world beyond my expectations.

I want to thank the artists at Forstall Art Center including David Nichols, Barbara Davis, Terry Strickland, and Amy R. Peterson for guiding me through the wonderful world of oil painting. Lastly, I am grateful for my beloved husband of 50 years, Hiromi, for his ongoing feedback and strong support.

Thank you for visiting my website. You can see my art on display at the Homewood Public Library during the month of January. If you’d like to send me a note, please email ykubagawa@gmail.com.