Yuko Shimizu is a Japanese illustrator based in New York City who also teaches at the School of Visual Arts.
She has a remarkable style, often blending classic Japanese motifs with modern pop cultural references ranging from Sci Fi movies to super-heroes to Rock and Roll.
Lush lines, evocitave color choices, and seemingly incongruous themes are all hallmarks of her work.
Her Web site http://yukoart.com features work she has done for corporate clients, major magazines, and book covers, including the DC Comics series The Unwritten.