Was born in 2 June, 1954 Aukstadvaris, Lithuania. In 1962- 1972 studied at M.K.Ciurlionis Art School, a choir conducting class.In 1972- 1981 studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vilnius, a graphic design class. Since 1984 he has been working as a children`s books illustrator and author and has completed 40 books.His works, done in watercolor, have been published in many countries by many publishers: Vyturys, Vilnius; Esslinger Verlag, Esslingen; Coppenrath Verlag, Munster; Grimm Press, Taipei; Boyds Mills Press, Honesdale.His books have been translated into fourteen languages.He and his wife Raimonda, four children and their dog live near Vilnius, Lithuania. ©