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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 www.illustrationweb.com/shannontoth 166