Hi there!

Cocoro Kambayashi is an illustrator based in Malvern, PA. She earned a BA in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh (2024) and an MA in Illustration from MICA (2025). With a background in painting and digital art, her work explores themes of Japanese culture, fashion, and playful narratives. She focuses on book and editorial illustration, as well as lifestyle illustration and visual development.

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“Cocoro” means heart in Japanese! Which makes sense since I put my whole heart into everything I create ♡

Areas of Expertise

Book Illustrations. Lifestyle Illustrations Editorial Art Visual Development

Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it!

For all work inquiries, feel free to reach out to me at:

kambayashiart@gmail.com