“Mr. Puppy was inspired by events in my life. Working as a photojournalist in hot spots across the world, I saw much suffering and sadness.

During one of my expeditions, amidst some horrific events, I began to sketch a friendly face from my past.

When I was a kid, my grandmother gave me a toy dog I named Mr. Puppy. He gave me many happy times. Those sketches gave me some relief that day and a smile. They would be the inspiration for the art you see featured on products today. That happy feeling Mr. Puppy gave me was something I wanted to give and share with others.