"Shinpyō studied drawing under his father, Itō Shinsui (伊東深水), known as the last ukiyo-e artist, and the Western-style painter Koito Gentarō (小糸源太郎). Shinpyō was a painter who was part of the ukiyo-e school that traces back to Mizuno Toshikata (水野年方), Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年), and even Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳)."
"He has established bases of operations (Shōtōan/勝東庵) in San Francisco and Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. His techniques, style and work, which inherit the traditional techniques and spirit of Japanese painting, are unique in the contemporary art world, and perhaps the term "artist" is more appropriate than "Japanese painter," in the sense that he has mastered a particular art form and made it his livelihood."
Katsuta Shinpyō was a painter trained by his father Itō Shinsui, the last ukiyo-e artist, and Western-style painter Koito Gentarō. He belonged to the ukiyo-e school lineage tracing back through Mizuno Toshikata, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Shinpyō established creative studios called Shōtōan in both San Francisco and Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. His work uniquely combines traditional Japanese painting techniques and spirit with contemporary artistic practice. Rather than being classified solely as a Japanese painter, Shinpyō functions as a master artist who has transformed traditional art forms into his professional practice. A 53-minute documentary produced by Ishikawa Television in 2014 documents his artistic journey and contributions.
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