My Journey

For a long time, I searched for a creative voice that felt fully my own. Much of that journey involved unlearning expectations and allowing space for personal identity to emerge.

While art has always been a part of my life, it took time to step out of what others wanted and rediscover what felt authentic and best for me.

Royal Tsubaki® and Amigagaa emerged during a period of recovery from an injury that required patience, reflection, and resilience over several years. Cultures from around the world became companions during recovery through stories of struggle and documentaries. It helped me rediscover what I lost and no longer had joy in. I regained my joy, confidence and self esteem. Amigagaa is a term of endearment that I heard and used often. What began as a single sketch became a turning point helping me refine my visual language and recognize my own artistic style. This work represents choosing a personal path and allowing growth to unfold in its own time.

Every word and design carries a personal memory from a difficult uncertain time in my life that lasted 6 years.

My Vision

Royal Tsubaki® is a creative brand that began quietly. Much of the work behind Royal Tsubaki® and Palace of Amigagaa has taken place over time, in private, through exploration, design, and experimentation.

This store marks a renewed launch an intentional step forward after careful preparation. Alongside apparel, I am developing designs for future accessories that are still in progress. More than 500 designs are currently being secured through copyright trademarks, and releases will happen thoughtfully and gradually.

What is available now reflects pieces I personally enjoy wearing. Each release is chosen with intention, as part of a larger creative vision that continues to unfold behind the scenes.

I love colors and several of my designs will reflect that. I believe they were instrumental in my recovery.

This is a growing life story shared one piece at a time. Your support means a great deal to me. Thank you for just stopping by to peek. No purchase is necessary to support this journey but it's greatly appreciated.

Thank you to the many people that I have met from all over the world during and after my recovery that saw something in me that I didn't see in myself. You encouraged me and reminded me that I was on the wrong path. "This is not what you're supposed to be doing" became a force to be reckoned with. You have filled my long days with love and excitement. I hear your echoes from Texas to Paris.