BIOGRAPHY of Max Yamada

• Born in Yokohama, Japan. Graduate of Chiba University, School of Design.
• Interior Designer for Toyota Motor Corporation : 1978 - 1992.
• Responsible for Interior Design of First Generation Lexus LS400.
• Has resided in Newport Beach since 1988. Membership Director of Orange County Fine Arts.
• Has traveled extensively throughout U.S.A., Japan, France.
• Hobbies and Interests : Back Bay walking, Jogging, Classical music, "Coco", his Welsh Corgi dog.

EXHIBITIONS, AWARDS

• Newport Beach Juried Art Show : "Special Recognition" : Spring 1999
• Featured Artist Exhibition at Newport Beach City Hall : Summer 1999
• Orange County Fine Arts Artist's Eye : Oil / Acrylic genre 1st prize : Spring 2000
• Cover Artist for Navigator magazine, Spring 2000
• Newport Beach Juried Art Show : "Judge's Selection Award" Spring 2004