Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Manami Yagashiro Lingerfelt graduated from Musashino Art Junior College in 1985. She became a professional artist soon after, first freelancing as a graphic designer before working as a illustrator for major magazines and newspapers. However, that lifestyle eventually proved to be unfulfilling. Manami felt displeased. So in 1987, just two years after graduating college, she decided to explore the world. And for the next decade, she lived in India, Nepal, and Sweden. with other parts of Asia and Europe mixed in.
Now she calls Dallas, Georgia home. She’s produced many paintings there, always inspired by the mystical aspects of the places she visited, the beauty of the natural world, and the human condition, itself. Through her acrylic and oil painting, she hopes to express positive energy.
Most recently, she was awarded 2nd place Gulf shore Shrimp festival Art and craft, AL, winner of mural contest dk Gallery Marietta 2015, 2nd place Roswell Colors Festival 2015,
Featured Artist at the 2014 Yellow Daisy Festival and “Best in Show” at the August First Friday Art Walk at Marietta Square. She also won 1st place on Dean’s Luncheon and Learn Series for Savor the Arts Magazine and 3rd place at both the 31st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition and Roswell Colors Art Festival. She also placed 2nd at the Juried College Exhibition for Mountain View Art Alliance and The Art Place.
Her work has been featured in exhibits in both the US & Japan. And while she continues to be a presence at local shows, and in local publications, her ultimate goal is to be featured in major galleries and museums worldwide.