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Creative thinking runs through the family for artist and illustrator Kentaro Yoshida. His mother, who is also an artist, was a major influence on his work--even when she was not entirely happy of his professional choices. "First she wasn't a big fan of my becoming a full-time artist. She probably knew how hard it is, because of her own experience. However, I decided to give it a try and fortunately, survived," Kentaro says. "She has been the main source of inspiration to me."

Kentaro grew up in the village of a fishing family in Toyama, Japan, but moved to Australia aged 18 which is where he currently lives in Sydney. Since then and subsequent success, Kentaro has built a part-time, freelance job as an artist. He sells paintings, prints and custom surfboards and murals, and collaborating with major brands and musicians.

Learn more about the process by which Kentaro developed his distinct art style, and how his website has evolved in the past decade to further support his art career and express his personality.