Your biography in 3 lines
He was born on 7th April 1958 in Gala?i, Romania. He graduated Naval Architecture Institute. He is a professional cartoonist since 1990 when he gave up his engineer job and dedicated to cartoon and painting.
What was your first satirical cartoon?
One published in the magazine Rebus.
When did you start your professional working?
I am an engineer since 1984.
I am an artist since 1990.
What was your first published artwork?
That published in Rebus magazine.
What was your first prize?
Honorable Mention at Simavi Turkey 1989
What was your last prize?
Special Prize at "Dieter Burkamp" Award Competition in Germany 2013
How do you find new ideas?
Studing a lot.
Whats your idea about Inevitable Similarities?
I have no idea.
What do you think about plagiarism?
It is not my job.
Do you think who is the best Iranian Cartoonist?
I like many but I don't know who is the best.
Who is the best Cartoonist in your country?
I don't know.
Do you think who is the best foreign cartoonist?
I don't know.
What's the best cartoon that you've ever seen?
I know none to be "the best".
How much time do you pay for creating an artwork?
A few days of thinking and 10 hours to paint it.
What are your tools and technique for creating artwork?
Oil on cardboard - it's painting.
Which software do you use?
I do not use.
What's your recommendation to your colleagues?
I tell them only in private, personally.
What do you think about cartoon situation in the world?
It's a crisis. Competitions and news papers.
Did you ever had problems with your cartoons?
Never.
What was your best cartoon?
Nobody knows.
Have you ever created an immediate Cartoon?
Yes.
Have you ever been jury member in any Cartoon Contest?
9 Times.
What about Caricature?
Never.
Have you ever worked in cooperation with another artist?
No.
What's your idea about Irancartoon website?
It is excellent.
If you were born again what did you choose as your career?
I would continue my work of today. One life is not enough.
Do you think whats the boarder between Cartoon and Caricature?
Yes, the portrait.
What and when was your last exhibition?
Galerie am Jagertor in Potsdam, Germany. September 2015 - satirical, ironical, poetical, humorous works.
What's your description about cartoon?
Something made by clever people without talent of an artist.
Do you think an artist can have enough money by creating cartoon and caricature?
No, they cannot have.
Who's your favorite artist except in cartoon world?
Nobody.
What was the last book you've read?
I don't remember.
Do you think humor can be learned?
I have no idea.
What's your idea about Black Humor?
I am not an admirer.
Who is the best artist in Black Humor?
I don't know.
What was your last performed Caricature?
It is confidential, privat matter.
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