Eugene Yelchin

Biography

Eugene Yelchin is a Russian-born illustrator who started with the Leningrad Institute of Theater Arts. He began his career designing sets and costumes for the stage, he also co-founded a children’s theatre in Siberia. After he moved to Boston, he became an illustrator. Mr. Yelchin has received the Tomie DePaola Illustration Award . He lives in Topanga, California. His website is www.eugeneyelchin.com.