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What is STUBBORN SIDEBURN?
- It is a character graphic project created by Junichi Tsuneoka. We design unique and strong character based illustrations that can apply to many different graphic design project such as posters, cd covers, packaging graphics, logos, corporate identities, book covers, web, animation, advertising campaigns, etc.
Can you design a character for me?
- Yes. Please contact for commissioned work.
Can you design a poster/CD cover/book cover/package/logo/editorial illustration, etc. by using one of your character designs?
- Yes, we can provide entire design service to incorporate our character illustrations. (you can see the examples of character illustration application here.)
- Please contact for licensing/commissioned work.
- Also please check each character’s licensing availability first.
I am an art director and I like your character designs. Can you design a custom character exclusively for my project?
- Yes. Please contact for commissioned work.
I like your character. I want to use one of your existing characters for my editorial illustration/advertising project/T-shirt/book cover/product package/poster/toy/animation/web… etc. How does that work?
- Please contact for licensing and usage.
- Also please check each character’s licensing availability first.
Privacy policy?
- Any personal information you provide to us including and similar to your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address will not be released, sold, or rented to any entities or individuals outside of Stubborn Sideburns.
I like your style. What kind of style is this?
- It is often called “California Roll Stylie.” It is a result of both visual and conceptual fusion of Japanese pop culture and U.S. urban culture.
Who is Junichi Tsuneoka?
Junichi Tsuneoka was born and raised in Japan and upon graduating Waseda University in Tokyo, he has arrived in US at the end of 20th century. Then He studied graphic design at Cornish College of the Arts where he is now teaching illustration class. After being a graphic designer for 5 years, Junichi has established a style often recognized as “California Roll Stylie,” the result of both visual and conceptual fusion of Japanese pop culture and U.S. urban culture. He founded STUDIO STUBBORN SIDEBURN to broaden his visual communication and to employ his visual language in art, illustration, and design. Junichi’s pieces are very unique, with highly communicative, assertive graphics, and contain clear signs pointing back to his strong design background.
恒岡 淳一 （つねおかじゅんいち）
愛媛県生まれ、横浜育ち。早稲田大学教育学部英文学科卒業後、シアトルで芸術大学コーニッシュ・カレッジ・オブ・アーツを卒業。ユニクロの T シャツをはじめ、B’z やドリカムのシアトル公演用ポスターのデザインを手がけるなど幅広い方面で活躍。2006年春に自身のスタジオを立ち上げて独立した。現在はスタジオのデ ザインワークのかたわら、母校のイラストレーションのクラスで教鞭もとっている。
PUBLICATION
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Secrets of Digital Illustration by Lawrence Zeegen (Rotovision)
Computer Arts Project Magazine issue 101 September 2007
PRINT Magazine Regional Design Annual 2007
Applied Arts Magazine 
Texture Book
New Masters of Poster Design
Logolounge 3,4
I WANT YOUR SKULL issue 1, issue 2
Who I Think I Am the 5th Compendium of the publication, thisisamagazine.com
Art Bureau issue 12, 2006
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INTERVIEW/ARTICLE
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CLOUT Magazine Online Graffiti magazine’s online interview
ZEROIN Interview Greek design portal online interview
SELECT FLAVOR PROJECT 5 questions about creative process
FMCS Interview interviewed by online resource of creativity.
Amateur Illustrator educational interview for amateur illustrators
RVA Magazine online art magazine interview
Carpaltunnel Magazine profiled at online design magazine
Art Patch Gallery profiled at online gallery
Computer Arts online gallery showcase
Little Chimp Society illustration portal site exclusive interview
Jungle City (Japanese) interview article about background history
Juxtapoz online profiled by leading art magazine
Anything I Like online interview about art in depth
Art & Design profiled by Polish online magazine
NW Airline Magazine (Japanese) シアトルで活躍する人特集
Art Bureau online feature article
IllustrationMundo Spotlight interviewed by one of the leading illustrator portals
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AWARDS
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American Illustration Chosen 2007
Applied Arts Annual 2007
Society of Illustrators 49