David Le Batard

David Le Batard (also known by the nickname LEBO) (born November 19, 1972) is a Cuban-American graphic and fine artist based in Miami, Florida, best known for murals, live painting, and sculpture. He has been described as one of South Florida's "most recognizable artists", and "almost an institution" in the art world for his wide range of media, projects, and locations.

Le Batard was born in New York City in 1972 to Cuban parents. He was raised in South Florida, where he attended the Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood, Florida. then Florida International University. Overcoming a lack of support and encouragement from his school, he entered and won the 1990 Silver Knight Award for art in Broward County, Florida, and later judged that competition. He was a lecturer in residence at the International Museum of Cartoon Art while attending Florida International University, which he graduated in 1995.

He is the younger brother of Miami sportswriter, Dan Le Batard. who hosts the radio and television show The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.

LeBatard refers to his work as "postmodern cartoon art expressionism". He often depicts musicians and musical metaphors, inspired by street art and Cuban music. His visual style involves "soulful" line-based abstractions against bold flat color backgrounds.

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