http://laraapponyi.com/
- Tell us a little about yourself
I'm a British artist living in NYC. I
divide my time between painting,
drawing and Interior Design.
- How did you get into illustration?
An editor at Penguin asked me to
illustrate a story for a new
side-line company producing e-books
for children. Then that led to a
second book....
- What inspires you?
The list is vast!! To name a few: The
life and work of Philip Guston,
topiary gardens, antique rugs from
Double Knot in Tribeca below the
studio where I work, the gloaming
hour, the lyrics to 'Take This
Waltz' by Leonard Cohen, driving solo
late at night, Tracey Emins
columns for The Independent, the sea.
- What drew you to collaborating with
BEX ROX
Working with a designer who strongly
stands by her unique style.
- When you think of BEX ROX you think
of....
Positive energy captured. Bex has a
magical ability to absorb culture
and her surroundings and channel this
through beautifully crafted,
dynamic BEX ROX jewelry. I also think
of having lots of fun, it's
impossible not to ;)
- What is your favorite BEX ROX
piece?
Currently it's the Black Onyx Necklace. Chic and timeless
- Being in illustrating means you can
travel with your job yes? Is
there anywhere in particular that you
love to go for work?
Yes, I can pretty much work anywhere
although I love to go to places
specifically connected to a project.
I am planning trips to the San
Blas Islands to meet with
Moon-children and then Cappadocia, I have
ideas in the pipeline for both.
- Favorite place to travel
The Cyclades, because they remind me
of my childhood
- You can't leave the house
without...
Having a cup of tea first
- Your favorite quotes are...
Here are two I discovered early this
year and fell in love with:
"Never put off till tomorrow
what may be done day after tomorrow just
as well." Mark Twain
“Don't worry about losing. If it is
right, it happens - The main thing is not
to hurry. Nothing good gets away.” John Steinbeck
