http://www.independentreview.net/news/litchfield-schools/lopez-wins-superior-rating-regional-art-show-2943 Comments for "Lopez wins superior rating at regional art show" en http://www.independentreview.net/news/litchfield-schools/lopez-wins-superior-rating-regional-art-show-2943 <p>There are few people who can admit one of the greatest influences in their life is a cartoon character, but Litchfield High School senior artist Mackenzie Lopez gives all the credit to a hedgehog with supersonic speed.</p> <p>In 1991, a Japanese video software company, known as Sega, released its video game console, making its mascot, Sonic The Hedgehog, an overnight phenomena.</p> <p>Enamored by the character, Lopez drew Sonic everywhere and anywhere.</p> <p>“He was my idol at the time,” Lopez said. “Without him I probably would never have drawn.”</p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.independentreview.net/news/litchfield-schools/lopez-wins-superior-rating-regional-art-show-2943">read more</a></p> http://www.independentreview.net/news/litchfield-schools/lopez-wins-superior-rating-regional-art-show-2943#comments Litchfield Schools Schools Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:34:30 -0500 Kristin Holtz 2943 at http://www.independentreview.net