From fan to creator - Kozue (MOSH8) turned her love for music into a creative career. Winning a music festival design competition she never expected to win launched her into the world of music illustration. Today, her artwork plays a huge role in the concert experience for fans of bands such as HEY-SMITH, 10-FEET and many more! In this interview, she shares how she took the leap into the industry, the inspiration she draws from music and live performances, and her strategies for managing stress in this competitive field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u30fc First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to share your story! Would you please introduce yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am Kozue from MOSH8, based in Morioka. MOSH8 originally started as a textile goods brand that my friend and I created about 15 years ago. We would import cotton from the USA, make and sell pouches and bags. However, as we both became mothers, it became difficult to continue, but I am still using that name as a kind of brand name for myself. I still make some textile goods from time to time to this day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u30fc What made you want to become an illustrator and what were your first steps?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n