Ayama Takayuki creates colorful creatures by drawing on wood with a wood-burning pen and filling it in with 150 colors of color pencils. "no art, no life" introduces artists from across Japan for whom expression is not a choice, but a compulsion. Not influenced by existing art or trends, nor by education, these artists and their works are gaining worldwide recognition. Devoted to creation, not for anyone else or even for themselves, they have a powerful presence. This episode features Ayama Takayuki (47) who lives in Hachioji, Tokyo. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.