Being able to bring Kota’s work into my life has given me a little confidence. Because he is such an admirable and wonderful artist. It makes me really happy to think that I’m somehow sharing even a little bit of Kota’s “gentle, embracing energy.”

“When standing at various crossroads in life, it won’t be words from others, but a landscape you once saw that will encourage you, and give you courage.”

When I saw the finished painting, I felt a warm and immense sense of comfort that enveloped me completely. It was so fulfilling that tears welled up in my eyes, and I was overcome with gratitude.