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2007 Teens
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Teen/YA: "YNK – You Never Know @ Your Library"
Russell Walks
Russell Walks began drawing before he could speak. Born in Billings, Montana in 1964, he is now living in Burbank, California.
In 1990 Walks received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Montana State University and celebrated the birth of his son, Matthew.
In the years since, he has worked for a variety of clients including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Golden Books, Amazing Stories, LucasFilm LTD, McGraw Hill, Sipder, Star Wars INsider, Topps Company and Warner Books. His personal work has garnered both regional and national acclaim, and hangs in private collections throughout the United States.
"Star Wars affected me in a way that nothing else had," said Walks. "The characters, situations, and music in that movie struck a chord in me so strong that even today, twenty-two years later, the smell of theater popcorn reminds me of the afternoon I saw Star Wars." Walks has created numerous pieces for Lucasfilm licensees, including the Star Wars 25th Anniversary poster.
Visit Russell Walks Web Site: http:www.russellwalks.com
California Summer Reading Program
The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is the sponsoring organization for the 2007 Summer Library Program. Artwork is for use by CSLP members only. Copyright 2006-2007 by Highsmith Inc. All rights reserved. No images may be reproduced without written permission.