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Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko began her career as a traditional watercolorist in Kyoto before embracing digital art in her forties, demonstrating that it's never too late to master new skills. After two decades as an art director for major fashion magazines in Tokyo, she now works as a freelance digital artist specializing in subtle, atmospheric photo retouching and color grading. Her tutorials on creating natural-looking skin retouching and authentic vintage photo effects are highly regarded for their attention to detail and respect for photographic integrity. Aiko brings a traditionalist's eye to digital art, emphasizing the importance of understanding light, composition, and color theory as foundations for digital manipulation. In her spare time, she practices ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) and sees strong parallels between this ancient art form and digital composition.

14 Lightning Fonts That ‘Strike’ the Perfect Design Balance in 2025

14 Lightning Fonts That ‘Strike’ the Perfect Design Balance in 2025

Aiko Tanaka • Jul 09, 2025
Picture this: You’re staring at a blank design canvas at 2 AM, desperately trying to capture the explosive energy of a summer music festival or ...
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Zelda Font Generator – Free Zelda Text Download

Zelda Font Generator – Free Zelda Text Download

Aiko Tanaka • Jul 02, 2025
Transform your text into legendary Hyrulean style with our free Zelda font generator! Perfect for creating adventurous designs that capture the timel...
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31 Calligraphy Fonts for Elegant Hand-drawn Style

31 Calligraphy Fonts for Elegant Hand-drawn Style

Aiko Tanaka • Jul 02, 2025
Calligraphy fonts are more than just beautiful—they’re transformative. There’s something timeless about their flowing strokes and handcrafted el...
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28 Newspaper Fonts that ‘Make Headlines’ in 2025

28 Newspaper Fonts that ‘Make Headlines’ in 2025

Aiko Tanaka • Jun 24, 2025
Remember when tiny black marks on paper delivered the world’s most important stories? Those marks were newspaper fonts – and they represent so...
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36 Thin Fonts That Add Elegance & Sophistication to Your Work

36 Thin Fonts That Add Elegance & Sophistication to Your Work

Aiko Tanaka • Jun 18, 2025
As designers, we’re constantly searching for that perfect balance between readability and visual impact. And in , thin fonts are bringing an air...
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8 Sophisticated Muted Color Palettes for 2025

8 Sophisticated Muted Color Palettes for 2025

Aiko Tanaka • Jun 19, 2025
Chasing the perfect balance between impact and subtlety is not always easy. I’ve developed a deep appreciation for muted color palettes. There&#...
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