It is with great sadness that we report the death of Eiko Yoshimoto.

Eiko Yoshimoto was born in Okayama shortly before the Second World War. She studied English literature and drama at the Notre Dame Sacred Heart School and after her studies, worked with the Toho film company and world-famous director, Kurosawa. She gave up her film career for hairdressing which eventually brought her to the UK. Her career as an artist, however, was not launched until after the birth of her son. When he was six, she began to illustrate a children’s book for him using pastels; from there developed a style influenced by Monet, Degas and Turner…

“The way I work is to launch straight in with colour, without any preparation that might interfere with my spontaneity and energy.” – Eiko Yoshimoto PS

Eiko was always a willing volunteer for Pastel Society Demonstrations and Workshops.

‘Summer Fete’

‘Isabella Plantation’