"Despite leaving school without any qualifications (he was later diagnosed with dyslexia) and struggling to enter art school as a result of his learning difficulties, Mackenzie Thorpe has beaten all the odds to become one of England's best-loved artists."
- Society Magazine, London

"This Englishman, who now enjoys international fame, will hold his first exhibition in Japan to help promote the understanding of children who suffer from learning problems similar to his own."
- Daily Yomiuri, Tokyo

"The British artist's indomitable spirit has helped him become a worldwide phenomenon in the art world, despite a severe learning disability, a hardscrabble childhood and almost no encouragement of his talent."
- Chicago Tribune

"Today Mackenzie Thorpe is an internationally acclaimed artist whose works are in demand by collectors throughout the world."
- The Indianapolis Star

"His art is a tool that he uses to encourage awareness in all children of their ability to fulfill their dreams."
- The Japan Times

"His highly popular works convey the pathos, tenderness, passion and humor that lie at the heart of the human condition."
- United Airlines, Hemispheres

"His life would make an arresting screenplay."
- Picture Business, London

"Remembering his own childhood, Thorpe hopes to be an inspiration to all children, but especially those who feel they have nothing to live for, or those who through school or home have not received the encouragement they so desperately need."
- The Times Picayune, New Orleans