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Young Hayling Island creative who dreams of becoming a cartoonist uses artistic talents for comics

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Leo Poveda, a 10-year-old student at Riverside Community Special School in Purbrook, is passionate about drawing.

For years, he has used his vivid imagination to create vibrantly colored images and fun stories.

While he enjoys drawing Pokémon, Leo is also very good at creating his own characters.

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Another cartoon book. Photo: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 031221-38)

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Leo added: “I made up some characters – I drew myself with a viking helmet, shield and sword.

‘Hank is half man, half horse. The dragon bunny breathes ice.

“I draw and create stories. I thought about getting a book published.

Leo Poveda, 10, wants to be a cartoonist. Photo: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 031221-36)

However, Leo’s big dream is to one day become a cartoonist.

His comic book ‘Dave the Dog’ is based on his real four-legged pal, Boots.

Leo said, “Dave is really stupid and really stupid.”

Nan Natashia Bulbeck takes pride in Leo’s skills and helps him create his comics and books.

Leo is pictured at his home on Hayling Island with some of his work. Photo: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 031221-34)

She said, ‘He draws everything.

“He has a very good imagination.

Leo was diagnosed with ASD at the age of three and is still trying to learn to read and write.

He expresses himself by drawing by asking his nan to write him the story.

Leo added: “I have a lot of newspapers that I draw in.

“I don’t know how to write, so I draw and my grandmother does the writing.

“It makes me excited and a little tired. “

The youngster says he is inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the illustrated series of children’s books by Jeff Kinney.

Leo said, “I made a book A Diary of a Child with Autism.

“The books of a wimp’s diary inspired me to become an author myself. “

Kate Walker, Leo’s teacher at Riverside Community Special School, says the youngster’s classmates love to see his drawing skills.

She said, “Leo’s passion is creating comics and his imagination and creative skills are wonderful.

“He instills his passion in his peers and they are so inspired by him and his creativity.

“It has shown us all that you can do whatever you want and is an inspiration to all of us.”

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