Ever wondered what it’s like to transition from Hollywood's glitz to the tranquil art scene of Mexico? How does one pivot from designing movie campaigns to illustrating children’s books and finally becoming a fine artist? Join us as we dive into these intriguing questions and more with our special guest, Lon Levin, on Episode 201 of Late Boomers! Lon Levin, former creative director at 20th Century Fox and Warner Brothers, takes us on a fascinating journey through his dynamic career. From working on iconic campaigns like "Romancing the Stone" and "Star Wars" to an unexpected nosebleed during a presentation to Paul McCartney, Lon's stories are as entertaining as they are inspiring.

Discover how a health scare led Lon to embrace his true passion for fine art, culminating in his vibrant life in San Miguel de Allende. Learn about his daily routine, the supportive local art scene, and his innovative use of AI tools like Theo Bot to refine his work. Lon also shares valuable advice for aspiring artists on persisting through challenges and embracing digital evolution.

Tune in for an episode filled with creativity, resilience, and a touch of Hollywood glamour!

Lon Levin's Bio:

Lon Levin is a former 20th Century Fox/Warner Bros 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 was pro- moted to executive positions, Lon created highly successful award-winning film, TV and online advertising campaigns . In 2006, he transitioned to children’s book illustrator, working on 33 books before making the switch to fine art.

The pandemic changed everything. Lon and his wife moved from Los Angeles to San Miguel De Allende, Mexicoto 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. He has been interviewed by several magazines including Shout Out LA, Observica, Voyage LA, Real Creative Magazine, Goddess Art Magazine and Biafarin.

Check out:

Lon Levin’s incredible work at: http://www.levinlandstudio.com/

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