Kahoko Sodeyama is a Japanese illustrator and painter based in Tokyo. Her distinctive work features richly layered acrylic paint—often described as having the texture of melted chocolate—alongside expressive, playful line drawings.
Inspired by cats, plants, people, vintage objects, and the small treasures she discovers in everyday life and during her travels, her artwork feels colorful, nostalgic, and full of gentle humor.
In addition to creating illustrations for advertisements, magazines, and books, she brings her charming artwork to stationery and everyday goods, including planners, calendars, notebooks, pouches, and wooden art pieces. Her designs add a cheerful sense of creativity to ordinary moments.
