Kubota Mari

http://marieniu.net/
"Born in 1977. Graduated from information design department from art school in Kyoto. Started working as an illustrator in 2003 and passed FM802 art audition in 2004. Involved in Shinsaibashi Sony Tower exhibition. Currently creating dolls, picture books and postcards for her original brand, "marie" Also working on United Arrows' 2004 "another edition" project. Her art works inclues everything from, highly unique female figure, authentic drawing style and illustrative dolls."

via http://www.digmeout.net