Born January 4, 1939 in Tokyo

He strives to capture the dynamism and exhilaration of human beings, making the most of the beauty of straight lines and curves. His attempt to express the inner workings of people and the spirituality behind them adds depth to his work. Many of the authors of famous historical novels for whom he has provided illustrations have won literary awards, earning him the nickname "the contractor who wins literary awards."

1939年　1月4日　東京生まれ

彼は人間の躍動感や高揚感を捉え、直線美や曲線美を最大限に生かすことを心がけています。その内面や背景にある精神性までをも表現しようとする点が、彼の作品の深みとなっています。著名な歴史小説、彼が挿絵を提供した作家が文学賞を受賞することが多く、「文学賞受賞請負人」という異名を持つほどです。