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Creative thinking runs through the family for illustrator and artist Kentaro Yoshida. His mother, who is also an artist, has been an influential influence on his work even though she wasn't completely on board with his career moves. "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 the idea a shot and, thankfully, survived," Kentaro says. "She is definitely the biggest inspiration in my life."

Kentaro grew up in the village of a fishing family located in Toyama, Japan, but relocated to Australia at age 18, and is now a resident of Sydney. Since then and subsequent success, Kentaro has built a professional freelance business as an artist. His offerings include paintings, prints and custom surfing boards and murals, as well as working with big brands as well as musicians.

Read on to learn the process by which Kentaro created his distinctive art style, and how his website has evolved with him over the last decade, to help support his artistic work and reflect his unique personality.