1. Could you tell us a little about yourself and your artistic background?

I’m from Hungary, and I’m a self-taught comic book and wildlife artist. I work in a variety of media, including graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, ballpoint pen, and scratchboard.

I have loved drawing since childhood, although I stopped drawing for a long time. Later, when I was in my twenties, I started watching drawing videos online and bought books to teach myself how to draw portraits. I began with graphite pencils and later explored different media and techniques.

I started my artistic journey in the comic book world. I worked as a sketch card artist for different trading card companies, and later I began drawing comic book sketch covers for collectors from all around the world. Many of my sketch covers have been signed by actors and actresses at comic conventions and private signing events.

I had always wanted to find a technique that would allow me to draw animals, but it took me a long time to find the right medium. In 2025, I discovered scratchboard, and I immediately fell in love with it.

2. How would you describe your artistic style and the main themes explored in your work?

I started learning to draw using the book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. I created portraits of my favorite movie actors and singers, gradually developing my skills and finding my own approach.

My style is realistic. Since 2025, I have been creating realistic wildlife portraits on scratchboard, and since 2026, I have also been working on paper using charcoal.

I have a special love for wild cats, and they have become one of the main subjects in my wildlife art.

3. What inspired the award-winning artwork, and how has your experience with international exhibitions influenced your artistic journey?

My leopard portrait was my first large-scale scratchboard artwork. I used tattoo needles and craft knives to create the details. It took me a long time to complete because of the many spots and the size of the artwork, but I really enjoyed working on it.

I was very happy when my artwork was selected and awarded Third Place in the International Virtual Art Competition–Exhibition, organized by New Road 2 Art, France, in 2025.

I had never participated in a virtual exhibition before, so the experience was amazing. It was wonderful to see my artwork displayed alongside the work of fellow artists from around the world. It almost felt as if I were actually there. I could walk through the different rooms and see so many fantastic artworks. It was a very special experience for me.

4. What is your ideal workspace like, and what keeps you inspired during long hours of working?

When I first started drawing, I worked on our kitchen table. Later, I bought a small table so I could draw in my bedroom. It is nothing expensive, just a simple table. One day, I would love to have a room that I could use as a dedicated studio for creating art.

I usually spend many hours working on a single piece. My 5 × 7-inch lion scratchboard artwork, King, took me 17 hours to complete, while larger pieces can take 50 hours or more.

I love choosing reference photos that have a soul and also present a challenge for me. Finding the right reference is very important because it can keep me inspired and motivated every day until the artwork is finished.

5. What are you currently working on, and what would you like to explore in your future work?

Currently, I’m working on a snow leopard portrait on an 8 × 10-inch scratchboard. It is my first snow leopard artwork.

In the future, I would love to create artwork featuring every wild cat species. My goal with my wildlife art is not only to create realistic portraits, but also to help animals.

I would like to support different conservation programs and projects that work to protect animals’ well-being and preserve their natural habitats.

Published by New Road 2 Art Editorial Team