Where ART Lives Magazine Volume 1 Number 4 | Page 32

Anton Zhou
May 2015
When did you realize you loved art and wanted to be ‘an artist’?
Art started off as more of an activity I enjoyed on a daily basis, but slowly evolved into something
I’m accustomed to and have integrated as a big portion of my life. Both my father and I discovered an artistic sense within me at a young age, and soon my path towards becoming a professional artist began. The journey started off with simply crayons and other common art tools, and
through the years I’ve incorporated a wide variety of mediums as my love for art grew.
Who has been the greatest influence from your past to mentor you to this career?
I appreciate everyone one of my friends and family members who have contributed to my success so far. Without their crucial support, I wouldn’t be at this point as a young artist. Although
I’ve received great teaching from art instructors, I would still consider my father as the primitive
source of influence who has guided me throughout my life in terms of how I develop myself as
a growing artist and man. In addition, my school art teachers have been with me all along and
continue to provide the best art programs for a high school student like me.
Who is your mentor today, or another artist you admire and why?
As of now, I can’t really single out a specific person who I attribute my best admiration to. Both
my parents and role models in the community have served as mentors for me. Being a growing artist, it is essential that I derive my own style and a type of art that evokes what I intend for
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