Kaoru Shibuta: Bridging Music and Vision Japanese artist Kaoru Shibuta’s artistic journey began in Hokkaido, Japan, where he absorbed the profound influence of his surroundings – a landscape steeped in natural beauty and shaped by the rhythms of Japanese culture. From early explorations as a makeup artist to formative experiences serving in the SDF (Self-Defense Forces), Shibuta honed skills that would later translate into his distinctive approach to painting. He pursued formal education at Kanebo Make-up Institute and Pan Make-up School, laying the groundwork for his artistic vision. Early…