Art by Saki
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Digital Paintings | DTIYS Illustration - Digital
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Resurgent Histories Branding - Logo & YouTube
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Indigenous Ironworkers Animation - Short Film
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Kamome (Seagull) Illustration - Character Design
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Portrait Drawings Illustration - Portraits
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#OurPlanetWeek Illustration - Illustration movement
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What A Mushroom Lives For Illustration - Book
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Global Indigenous Presentations Illustration - Web, Presentation
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Transnationally Indigenous Illustration - Web, Print
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Howard Ferguson’s Five Bagatelles, Op. 9 Virtual Concert
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The Double-Headed Serpent Animation - Gallery & Museum
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APFC Career Flyer Illustration - Print
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Shadow of a Giant Documentary - Film
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Holiday Animations Animation - Holiday E-Card
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BOULDERPAVEMENT Graphic Design - Web
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Forest of Temptations Animation - Film
hello.
I am Saki Murotani, an award-winning creative director, animator, and illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. Originally from Hokkaido, Japan, I create culturally and community-rooted work with integrity and heart.
EXPERTIES
Cultural Storytelling
BASED IN
Canada
AWARD WINNING
Animation & Design
ACADEMICALLY RESPECTED
Research based
CULTURALLY TRUSTED
Integrity & Care
My work focuses on projects that honour history, heritage, and culture. I have extensive experience collaborating with Indigenous communities, researchers, and non-profit organizations. With a thoughtful, narrative-driven approach, I combine handcrafted illustration and animation with meaningful storytelling-always with care and intention.
With 10+ years of experience Saki is an expert in both digital and traditional animation / design approaches
Unlimited possibilities
Creative Services
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Animation
Independent films
Educational videos
Gallery exhibits
Interactive installations
Live concerts
How-to & explainers
Digital marketing
Digital campaigns
Product promotion
Presentations
Website
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Illustration
Book images
Book covers
Character
Portrait
Concept art
Storyboarding
Website
Brochure
Poster
Flyer
Card
Are you interested in working with me? Let's get in touch
Personal Work
Drawing journey