Lester began drawing about the age of 9 years old. The Listing “Cherrished Memories” has a photo of him inserted within the art at that age. His forte was drawing women’s clothes during his early years. This is where his interest in fashion started. He was a runway model and designs many of his clothes. His art is planned, it shows structure and deliberateness. Lester evolves from a very structured and disciplined lifestyle. A US Navy veteran, and practitioner of the martial arts. These attributes transform his art into many graphic and geometric shapes.
Lester started his graphics career in the US Navy. He also earned an Associate’s degree in Commercial art and immediately started working in the graphics industry in Los Angeles as an Art director, and Graphic designer. Lester has experience with several mediums such as: lead, color pencil, pen and ink, markers, gouache, tempera paint, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as well as photography.