“When you make the journey the goal, every moment is a treasure.”

“Pay attention to the things and culture that you enjoy as it will assist you in forming your own appreciation of beauty and help the development of your own artistic style.”

“Nothing starts until you take action.” – Sonic the Hedgehog

(Duncan Gutteridge drew official Artwork for SEGA in the 90’s, including Sonic the Hedgehog)

“…the most important motor for me, a great story. Stories are everywhere: in movies, games, comics, in life itself, and some great stories can not only inspire, but to change the whole man and all his existence.”

“It is not important what you have, but how you enjoy it.”

“The world seems full of arrows when you send out arrows. The world seems full of love when you send out love.”

“GOT FREE !!!!”

Arata Yokoyama on quitting his job at SCEI to go freelance

“I want to convey my Enjoyment of not just the Female Form, but also the Female Spirit…”

“When working with a model, it’s always important for me to recognise the strong influence her personality can have on a painting.

I always begin with a gesture, or an attitude in my mind, and give her this direction; then we search together.”