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An Interview with Lon Levin
FOM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
When did you first think about art as something you wanted to do? Were you encouraged or discouraged by family, friends, teachers, mentors? I was born in a family of artists. My mom and dad were both artists.During my childhood I start drawing, I used oil paints and then started figure painting as well. My favorite books were a big book of Bedosch paintings and the book of anatomy for artists. I loved to examine each tiny thing, sometimes I created stories and explanations. At first I wanted to be a great artist, but changed it to be a great fashion designer and after that I wanted to be a character designer and illustrator. I drew from memory. I needed to go to Art School so I changed my mind
and successfully graduated Mathematics School at the University (Masters degree). It was great to study math. It opens your mind and imagination. Now that helps me in creating books for kids. Your style is very unique. Did you work on developing a style or is that what naturally came out of you? I think that my style is still developing. I love to try new things and techniques..to experiment. I think your style is you. It's recognizable but differs from time to time, like a living being growing and changing.
