About the Artist

    Levi was inspired early by the art of comic books and fantasy animations. The paintings and drawings of artists such as Frank Frazetta, Berni Wrightson, Simon Bisley, Bart Sears, Kieth Parkinson, and others, provided fuel for his imagination. Despite his passion for drawing and painting, Levi took no art classes in high school. But after deciding not to pursue a career in comic book penciling, he took some drawing classes at Yavapai Community College, under the instruction of Gayle Newhall. It was here that he was first introduced to the amazing works of Renaissance masters. Albrecht Durer, and Leonardo Da Vinci were among his favorites, finding their drawn style the most appealing.
     Shortly after this period, while working on breaking into the realm of fantasy illustration, Levi became enchanted and enthralled in the world of sculpting. To his great luck, local world renowned sculptor, John Soderberg, was in need of an apprentice. Over the span of his 5 year apprenticeship, he helped work on one of Soderberg's major comissions, the monument "Christ and the Children".
     Since his apprenticeship, Levi has been honing his individualistic style, drawing inspiration from figures and tales of ancient mythologies, as well as a touch of the fantastic. Levi also likes to blend in works which deal with his own spiritual philosophies.