(SOUNDBITE) (Filipino) ARTIST, MARY MAE DACANAY SAYING: "I charge around 400 pesos ($8) for one piece of leaf art. It used to be just 200 pesos ($4). I charge higher depending on the amount of details ...

TOKYO (AP) — A frog holding a taro-leaf umbrella. A parade of frolicking animals. An Ukiyo-e style Mount Fuji. Giant waves. A Japanese artist who goes by the name Lito carves these delicate designs on ...

A frog holding a taro-leaf umbrella. A parade of frolicking animals. A ukiyo-e style Mount Fuji. Giant waves. A Japanese artist who goes by the name Lito carves these delicate designs on fallen leaves ...

“Three Little Burrowing Owls,” 24×12″ gold leaf, acrylic and collage on wood panel. Courtesy Amy Rattner. A unique combination of gold leaf, Japanese art, handmade paper, acrylic and collage, drawn ...

As you begin reading this statement, we invite you to first take a moment to turn on a song from one of your favorite LEAF artists. Take that moment to feel gratitude that moves your soul, touches ...

A frog holding a taro-leaf umbrella. A parade of frolicking animals. An Ukiyo-e style Mount Fuji. Giant waves. A Japanese artist who goes by the name Lito carves these delicate designs on fallen ...