Nanako Pastol

Nanako Pastol is a San Antonio based Japanese artist who loves working with paper and fabric. Nanako was born in Tokyo Japan (1977) came to the United States at age 15 to study English and art in public high school in Utah, studied graphic design at the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley College, also studied Fashion Design at International Academy of Design and Technology in San Antonio. She has worked as a fashion merchandiser for retail companies like COACH, Gucci Ann Taylor, and ZARA. Amongst many creations with private clientele, she is known for her murals and art project partnership with artist Jen Khoshbin. Pastol currently lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, their two daughters, and a few furry animals.