Beauty in Smallness

This hummingbird, embodied as Maro Dori, symbolizes the profound value of harmonious elegance within its diminutive form, reflecting Michiko's deep reverence for the natural world.

Initially, Michiko meticulously painted it using a traditional facial brush and classic mediums like sumi ink. Subsequently, she utilized Procreate to integrate digital effects, resulting in a seamless fusion of analog and digital techniques, as well as a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.

Created at the age of 13