Keiko Romerstein was born and educated in Tokyo and moved to New York City in 1973. She has always engaged in creative work - Japanese fine art, crafts, textiles and antiques. 

When her husband retired in 1994, they moved to Sarasota and Keiko is now enjoying what she calls the 'second chapter' of her life as a full-time artist.

Keiko's paintings portray a multicultural background as well as her feelings and energy. Her favorite subjects are flowers, trees and landscapes.

"She is a member of National Sumi-e Society of America and exhibits Sumi-e paintings for juried shows every year.

The latest award she received for her painting "Fully Blooming"  was "Best of Black Ink Painting Award " at the Bee Cave Arts Foundation's the Hive Gallery, Bee Cave, Texas in May 2026.

Keiko's scroll painting has been displayed in the Japanese Tea House at the Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, FL.