NITZKHI

Hi there! I’m Mitsuki aka NITZKHI and I am a Japanese Visual Storyteller based in Toronto. As you may have guessed, my passion is creating timeless art & design. I specialize in visual direction which I draw inspiration from a range of creative practice. As a Designer, - Completed over 55+ Commercial design projects for entrepreneurs, corporations in & out of Canada - Worked as a Graphic Designer (Branding, Editorial, Signage, Print & Digital Medias) and illustrations for Children’s Educational Materials As an Artist and Muralist, - Currently an apprentice commercial & residential painter in construction trades. - Experience engaging the local neighbourhood through public art (Theme: Culture, Historical Sites, Architectures, Portraits, Nature etc.) (Past Projects: Toronto/ StrreetART, Bell Box Murals, Commercial & Residential Buildings) and assisted in large scale murals around the city. - Has exhibited mixed media artworks and did a live painting at public venue, private venues, street festivals, art & farmer's market) - Sold handmade & upcycled items online and at events. In my teaching career, - Led nature and forest school based programs at outdoor schools & child care centres. - Worked as a Registered Early Childhood Educators in Public Kindergarten, EarlyON and Parenting Centres. - Facilitated youth/family functions, community events for local BIAs & city of Scarborough.  As a street dancer/ cultural educator, - A coordinator & crew member of SK Dojo: The Academy of Hiphop Culture and the Breaks / youth and family arts and fitness programming - Performed as a Guest Dancer at Rogers Center/Toronto Arts Council Mayor(Rob Ford)’s Ball - Competed in multiple street dance battles and competitions - Has taught graffiti to children & youth - Has been commissioned to create street art / street-fashion apparel I love enriching people’s lives through storytelling. My motto is “Let Your Light Shine to Make the World a Better Place”. This is my way of using my gift to contribute to the society.