With color pencils, Tayu Kanako draws the idols she admires as well as her inner world that cannot be expressed in words. "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 Tayu Kanako (37) who lives in Hokkaido Prefecture. The program delves into her creative process and attempts to capture her unique form of expression.