This man was a talented musician and composer of mixed race background. He was named after the famous poet and lived from 1875-1912. In my picture I’ve tried to recreate what could have been his workspace and the various still life details allude to aspects of his life.

The noted Buddhist leader, scholar, writer and humanist with Mount Fuji in the background.

This portrait of the Jazz musician was made to be used for the cover of Dermot’s latest album.

A recent self portrait.

Another portrait of the iconic Reggae artist who sadly died in 1981 at the age of 36.

Hand painted T shirt of the late great I Roy, a DJ from the golden age of reggae.

Another hand painted T shirt featuring Jimi Hendrix.

From left to right Tsunesaburo Makiguchi 1871-1944, Daisaku Ikeda born 1928 and Josei Toda 1900-1958 – the mentors of Kosenrufu.

Two paintings of the same subject showing how the use of ground colours effects a painting.