Interview with Leo Monohan

Posted by: Mike on February 1, 2010 at 10:02 am | 5 Share This 

Over the course of years, we’ve made a few mistakes. One of those we regret the most was to not produce a workshop with paper sculptor Leo Monohan. We shot a few scenes but they were definitely not up to Leo’s high standards. Consequently they were never produced.

But it was an honor and a pleasure to get to know Leo. We are thrilled to share this interview so that you too get to know this exceptional artist.

With an exacto knife and a piece of paper, he could create a universe all his own. Hard work and a few lucky breaks helped Leo leave his Black Hills home and start a path that eventually led to art school, teaching at Chinard Institute and owning an ad agency in Los Angeles. His can-do attitude is contagious. To Leo, art is all about problem solving.

We hope you enjoy this interview with Leo Monohan.

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  1. 1. Kris Mitchell February 2nd, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    I loved this interview, what insight Leo has into the artist psyche. I especially liked his quote about art: “logical selection and arrangement of visual elements for order with interest”.
    Thanks for your newsletter, I always enjoy it.

  2. 2. Mary Lou LaFloure February 2nd, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    What a fantastic interview! I have found it to be a great look at this special artist and his philosophies. Can’t wait to share it with friends.

  3. 3. Cheryl Stevenson February 2nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    Very valuable interview for anyone remotely connected with the arts, visual or otherwise. Having been a graphic designer and art director as well as doing my own artwork, every work spoke to me.

  4. 4. Barbara Clarke February 4th, 2010 at 11:35 am

    I enjoyed his interview as well as the paper sculptures that were shown. Is there anywhere I can find his work in books or elsewhere?

  5. 5. Lynn Powers February 4th, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Hi Barbara,

    Leo has a web site: http://www.leomonahan.com/about-leo-monahan.htm

    As far as books…. I’m not sure. I’ll get in touch with him and see what I can find out.

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