Hello, and welcome to my website. My name is Fumiko Hidaka, mother, artist, writer, publisher and retired vascular technologist. I was born and raised in Miyazaki, Japan and moved to the United States in 1986 not yet literate in speaking English. I began taking college courses and progressed to a point of understanding how to speak and write English fluently. Thereafter, I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Science specializing Vascular Technology (non-invasive ultrasound diagnostic technology to evaluate arteries and veins all parts of your body except the heart) at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon. My career as a Vascular Technologist lasted for a span of 23 years prior to my retirement in January 2022.

During my time off as a vascular technologist, I constantly acted on my love for the artistic expression of drawing using various mediums. I often created specific pieces for family and friends or just for myself. In wanting to do more with my art, I was inspired by my only grandson Osani who was born challenged and unable to walk for many months past his first year. The book is currently titled "Osani's Fantastic Voyage" published in February of 2021 which is about a boy who not only learned to walk, but also learned to fly. Response from parents on how much their children enjoyed my first book, inspired me to create the second book "Ava's Fantastic Voyage." My retirement here in Florida from vascular technology allows me to focus on my passion for creative writing and drawing full-time. If I write one children's book that touches one child's life, then I know it was worth every joyful moment of another inspired creation.

Please visit me and my arts at Riverside Arts Market in Jacksonville. I will be there on April 27th, May 18th, June 15th, July 27th, August 24th and September 28th in 2024!