from almost anything that will get me thinking of an idea. u
SB What are your interests outside of illustration? Shannon:
Watching horror movies, going to concerts, snowboarding,
reading, and I bake a mean cookie. u SB What is the first record
you bought? Shannon: White Zombie, La Sexorcisto. u SB Tell
us about a favourite project you’ve recently completed. Shannon:
I was happy to complete my children’s book “Creatures of the
Night”. I started years ago and it was great to see my work come
to fruition. u SB Who are your art heroes? Shannon: The old
masters are awe-inspiring and there many new artists create
amazing work. Ron Mueck is one of the many artists that make
me think, “how did he do that?” u SB Who is your illustration
hero? Shannon: I’ve loved Edward Gorey since I was a child. u SB
Do you have any pets? Shannon: Two strikingly handsome Boston
Terriers. u SB If you could travel back in time which period would
you visit and why? Shannon: I would visit the 1920’s and become
a flapper. u SB What’s your favourite quote? Shannon: “Logic
will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
Albert Einstein.
Shannon Toth’s Favourites
Café Starbucks - the peppermint white chocolate mocha
Gallery Borghese Galler, Rome (www.galleriaborghese.it)
Website How Stuff Works (www.howstuffworks.com)
Shop Curry’s Art Store (www.currys.com)
Magazine Fangoria (www.fangoria.com)
Art Equipment FW Artists’ Acrylic Ink
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