Lon Levin

I was raised in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. Since I could walk and talk, my passion for the arts has been my driving force. Recognizing my potential, my mother guided me towards painting classes at the age of six.I pursued my artistic education with great zeal, obtaining degrees in Painting & Graphics from UCLA and Advertising/Illustration from Art Center College of Design. During my time at the latter, I also had the privilege of teaching advertising design from 1990 to 1992.My artwork reflects my deeply held convictions and a unique perspective that challenges the status quo. I approach each project by first sketching out ideas and gradually refining them. Employing a mix of traditional tools like pen & ink, oil sticks, pastels, and oil paints, as well as digital image-making tools, I bring my creations to life. While the projects may differ in appearance, they are connected by recurring themes and my unwavering commitment to the subject matter. Save the Planet and Ocean Preservation are two of my main focus.Colors play a vital role in conveying my emotions towards each subject. I carefully experiment with various color palettes until I find the perfect harmony. Occasionally, multiple versions of my art emerge, each offering an alternative interpretation.Through my art, I aspire to inspire hope for a brighter future. Join me on this captivating journey as we explore the realms of creativity and embrace the limitless possibilities that lie within.

Lon Levin is a former 20th Century Fox/Warner Bros executive creative director turned children’s book illustrator turned contemporary artist. During his long career in art direction, he led countless high profile feature film advertising campaigns including the Star Wars Trilogy. Over a 23-year career during which he waspro¬moted to executive positions, Lon created more than 40 highly successful award-winningfilm, TV and online advertising campaigns and is known as one of the seminal digital artists in Los Angeles.In 2006, he transitioned to children’s book illustrator and author, working on 33 books before making the switch to fine art including the 12-part Monster Boy series. The pandemic changed everything. Lon and his wife moved from Los Angeles to San Miguel De Allende, Mexico to experience a truly creative environment. Soon after, he was invited to exhibit at several local galleries. Since that time, he has had showings in Milan, Barcelona, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach and New York to name a few. He has received more than a dozen fine art awards, and in the last three years been interviewed by several magazines including Shout Out LA, Observica, Voyage LA, Real Creative Magazine, Brut ArtMagazine, Biafarin Magazine, Late Boomer Podcast, Goddess Art Magazine and Art Tour Magazine.