If you are even a casual watcher of anime, Japanese cartoons, or an occasional reader of Japanese manga comics, you know the Japanese have a penchant for bright colors and vivid scenery. These qualities are not lost in the art of Yumiko Kayukawa.

Imagination is the basis of most artwork. When the mind wanders, whatever medium the artist is working with follows closely behind, creating a physical representation of whatever their heart feels within that moment. This is especially true for Sandy Springs artist Fran Scher, who creates intuitive work based on the freedom of the mind. 

As someone who loves high, visual art, I know how hard it can be to find a nice, local bar after a long day at the local art gallery. Something about appreciating and supporting independent artists makes me thirsty — it’s happened too many times to be an isolated incident. If you’re like me, and you happen to live “down under” in Australia, I have some great news for you.