Savo Sovre (7 July 1928 – 2008) was a Slovene

painter Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and ai ...

also known for his illustrations of children's books. He won the

Levstik Award The Levstik Award ( sl, Levstikova nagrada) is a literary award in Slovenia awarded for achievements in children's literature. It has been bestowed since 1949 by the Mladinska Knjiga Publishing House, making it the first literary award established ...

in 1964 for his illustrations for a Primary School German Exercise Book, but also illustrated many picture books and children's magazines. He founded the Sovre Art School in Ljubljana.Exhibition by Šentvid nad Ljubljana Cultural Society
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Slovenian male painters Slovenian illustrators Slovenian children's book illustrators 1928 births 2008 deaths Levstik Award laureates University of Ljubljana alumni People from Ormož 20th-century Slovenian painters 20th-century Slovenian male artists {{slovenia-artist-stub