ZIYP: Ratko, how come you like to draw? What makes you the happiest while drawing?
Ratko: I’ve been drawing since I was little. I like drawing with markers the most and I draw everything that is around me - nature, flowers, fish, birds, butterflies.
ZIYP: Do you want to tell us a story about how you created Žiraha?
Ratko: Žiraha was created many years ago. She’s white and black. Special. That's why she’s called Žiraha. She’s on T-shirts and bags.
ZIYP: Where did you find the motivation to draw Žiraha? Is it because animals make you happy?
Ratko: Žiraha lives in the zoo. I love animals. And fish, birds, butterflies, elephants. They are all dear to me.
ZIYP: What are you drawing now, Ratko? Is there a new character who will soon bring us joy?
Ratko: I draw everything. I love to draw peacocks because they are colorful and beautiful. Žiraha is special. She’s in first place.
ZIYP: Ratko, tell us what else you love in life and how you live every day. Where do you walk? What do you like in Zagreb?
Ratko: I love to draw, dance, sing, go on excursions, celebrate my birthday. I love to hang out with others, but I also like to be alone, in peace. I have my own apartment. I live alone. I have neighbors, Darinka and Željko, and I get along well with them. With Martina, I go into town, for tea. I love going to the Association “Faith and Light” because I have a lot of friends there. I love going to Velika Gorica the most, where I grew up. There I'm free. I love to walk everywhere. Go to church. In Zagreb, I love everything. The people and animals.
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