Welcome to Makino Studios, offering joyful Japanese-inspired art by Annette Makino, including cards, prints, calendars and books. Combined with original haiku and other words, her art expresses Zen humor and wisdom.

COLLECTIONS

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CARDS

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GALLERY

Explore Annette Makino’s original paintings and collages

NEWS & FEATURED ITEMS

Read A calendar tradition, a story in the Eureka Times-Standard about how a family art project that Annette Makino did with her sisters evolved into her annual calendar of art and haiku.

NEW! 2025 mini-calendar of art and haiku - Japanese-inspired collage
NEW! 2025 mini-calendar of art and haiku - Japanese-inspired collage
$12.00
NEW! funny birthday card of dog playing at the beach - many happy returns (458)
NEW! funny birthday card of dog playing at the beach - many happy returns (458)
$5.00
holiday notecard set - snowy woods with rabbit
holiday notecard set - snowy woods with rabbit
$20.00
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Contact

Please contact Annette Makino to place a wholesale order, purchase work from the gallery or commission a custom piece. Studio visits can be arranged by appointment.

Makino Studios
P.O. Box 4335
Arcata, CA 95518 USA

Phone: +1 707 362-6644
Click here to email Annette.

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