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Inspired by Impressionism and in particular the work of Paul Cézanne, he started drawing at an early age. As a boy, he was once drawing on the Zaan when a passer-by stopped to see what the boy was creating on the paper. After watching for a while, he said with admiration:
“So boy, when you grow up to be famous, I can say that I saw you draw as a child.”
Leo did not really become world famous. His ego wasn't big enough for that. He has always remained modest. After the Graphic School, he started working as a designer to earn money. He simultaneously took lessons from Gerrit de Jong and Gerrit Woudt to become proficient in graphic techniques and painting. He quickly developed his own style. Light is essential in his work