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Born in Romania in 1985, Alexandra Nechita came to the United States a few months after her first birthday. Her book of collected paintings, Outside the Lines, has just been published.
Describe your book in 50 words or less:
I wonder how one would describe an art book to make sure the words used are the most appropriate? My book simply illustrates my inside out. It shows muself so in love with what I love doing most. My thoughts, my concerns. My book is about the way I see life at my age. I am so happy.
What's your favorite line from your book?
Living without a family is like a tree without leaves.
What's your favorite book? Favorite movie?
Goosebumps, R.L. Stine.
Mrs. Doughtfire.
Which artist's work influences you least?
Paul Cezanne.
What does your painting ritual involve?
Turn my classical music on, put my magic sleepers on, then I put my apron on and start enjoying myself, among dozens and dozens of colors.
Your most aggravating habit?
Leaving my shoes in the middle of the house, and never replacing the toilet paper-sorry Grandma.
Which one extremely famous person would you like to read your book?
They don't have to be famous. My parents would like me to grow up to love, respect and appreciate all of us.
If you had a yacht, what would you name it?
"Sunflower."
What one thing would you like to learn to do?
To play the violin.
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