The artist reminisces about his first experience riding a pony as a child, imprinting a fond memory that made him fall in love with horses. His connection to horses remains strong as he visits a stable near his studio. Tatsuro Kiuchi (he/him) is a Tokyo-based illustrator and painter born in Tokyo, Japan. A biology major and graduate of International Christian University in Tokyo, he switched to an art career after graduating with distinction from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California.