Haruko Dearth

Haruko is the artist, writer, and founder of Lovetheway, a creator of motivational and inspirational video content and a gorgeous abstract art collection that beautifully harmonizes the traditional practice of Japanese calligraphy with contemporary abstract art sensibility.

Her creativity and enthusiasm draws from a profoundly deep appreciation of her own life journey, words of wisdom that transcend time and space, the beautiful and inexplicable connection between the universe, nature, and humans.

Originally from Japan, the diversity of her experience includes nonprofit humanitarian aid work, political journalism, and corporate management. Over the years, she explored her professional, personal, and spiritual life in the juncture of Eastern and Western culture that allowed her to absorb common human experiences and teachings, all leading to the birth of a blooming art studio, bringing to life the concepts that served as her inspirations.

Each art piece is designed to be a powerful expression of values, wisdom, or personal beliefs and is created to inspire the audience to embrace their unique life journey and encourage their personal growth.

She earned a Bachelor's degree in Bioethics at Waseda University in Tokyo, and a Master’s degree in Political Science from California State University.

She is currently based in California’s coastal city, Santa Cruz, where she enjoys running, backpacking, and spiritual exploration.


Since 2008, she has exhibited her work in prominent art festivals and galleries in West Coast cities including San Francisco and the Bay Area, Sacramento, LA, San Diego, and Santa Cruz.