What is the best thing that I love about my work? Being free in thoughts and feelings and expressing them in the form of pictures or stories.

What is my idea of happiness? A green land with healthy and happy residents

What is my greatest fear? My biggest fear is forgetting love and kindness. A depressed and tense society is born from families who have forgotten love and kindness. It is very painful to see sad children.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself? The characteristic that I see in myself and I am sorry for is compassion beyond my capacity, and maybe it is better to say that the sadness that has made a home in my heart and seeing any kind of pain for any living creature that lives on earth hurts my whole being.

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire? The American artist Jeffrey Lynn Koons.

What is my greatest extravagance? The minutes and hours that I stare at the sky and clouds, my greatest extravagance is the time that cannot be returned, but it is very enjoyable and inspiring for me.

On what occasion would I lie? I have always tried to stay away from lies and the older I get the more convinced I am that honesty is the best choice even if it hurts me.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work ? I love my job and sometimes I forget about the passing of time, it’s hard not having more time to be with my family.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work? When I received letters from children who were very happy to read my book and stressed that they were eagerly waiting for the second volume.

If I could, what would I change about myself? If I could, I would increase the power of patience in myself

What is my greatest achievement in work? Writing the book , The Little Traveler of The Magic Land , which was published by Austin macauley publishers Publishing.

Where would I most like to live? I consider the earth my home and every part of it is beautiful to me, but I would like to live in Kyoto, Japan for a while.

What is my most treasured possession? My family is the most valuable to me, no doubt everything I have achieved is from their support.

What is my most marked characteristic? I believe in myself that I will achieve whatever I want with continuous effort.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city? I am generally inspired by any place, by everything, even by a scent, but I can say that the most inspiring place for me is near my house under the shade of the massive plane trees that stretch up to the sky.

What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city? That is difficult question ! but in general ,You can find me in any cozy cafe decorated with soft lighting and playing classical music.

What books influenced my life and how? Hans Christian Anderson’s books, especially A Little Match Girl, were among my first books that made me interested in writing as a child and made my mental images more complex and colorful.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day? Hans Zimmer’s music, especially the song One Day(interstellar theme) , which gives me the feeling of the flight of the soul.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction? The hero of my life is Oprah Winfrey , a woman who I think is the hero of her own life.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life? My parents, my husband and my son. Those who have been wings for my flight in every obstacle.

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?
Life Is Beautiful A film by Roberto Benigni.

What role play stories in my life and work? My mother was a good storyteller, she had old story books that she used to introduce me to another world by reading them.

What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me? It means to me that With a detailed and deep look at yourself, you can understand who you are and what you want, as well as
see and accept your weaknesses and strengths and finally make a decision. You are the only one who will make your future and you will be proud of yourself.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime? My family ، accepts and loves me for who I am, even when I make mistakes.

Which people or companies would I like to work with ? In fact, for my stories I like to collaborate with animation production companies and for my paintings with musicians. I think that the feeling you get from seeing a painting will be greater if it is accompanied by listening to a piece of music.

What project am I looking forward to work on? I’m looking forward for the second volume of my book ,The Little Traveler of the Magic Land, which will be published by Austin Macauley in less than a month and after that , I would like to start writing my new story.

Where can you see me or my work? You can follow me on social media, Instagram and LinkedIn. There are a lot of illustrations and stories over there . You can find my books for instance here:

https://www.austinmacauley.com/us/book/little-traveler-magic-land

and another book is to be found here. https://www.austinmacauley.com/us/book/little-traveler-magic-land-2

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me? It means that passion will never end in me, but its shape and color will definitely change, as I felt in myself, it will become more mature and maybe deeper even with the passage of time.

How can you contact me?
You can contact me through the social media’s
Linkedin.com/in/Elham-mbeygi-painter88
https://www.instagram.com/elhamm.beygi/
And my Email Address:
Elham.mbeygi@yahoo.com