Her delectable paintings of flowers, fruit and vegetables with the occasional lizard or hedgehog, were painted on vellum using watercolour in a gouache technique.
24 June, 2011
Art of Giovanna Garzoni
Giovanna Garzoni (1600-1670 ) was an artist who was greatly admired during her professional life. She produced superb paintings under the patronage of the powerful Medici family of Florence, Italy.
Her delectable paintings of flowers, fruit and vegetables with the occasional lizard or hedgehog, were painted on vellum using watercolour in a gouache technique.
Her delectable paintings of flowers, fruit and vegetables with the occasional lizard or hedgehog, were painted on vellum using watercolour in a gouache technique.
08 June, 2011
When Coco was a Kitten
This is another book of mine for the very young.
The theme is children and pets. The story features a kitten and her owner who looks after the kitten from babyhood to adulthood.
She observes the changes as the kitten grows.
I've made the illustrations simple and colourful, and again I have used Photoshop for the entire book.
I love working on the illustrations using the computer these days.
This book is also published in the USA by Kane/Miller.
The theme is children and pets. The story features a kitten and her owner who looks after the kitten from babyhood to adulthood.
She observes the changes as the kitten grows.
I've made the illustrations simple and colourful, and again I have used Photoshop for the entire book.
I love working on the illustrations using the computer these days.
This book is also published in the USA by Kane/Miller.
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| First published by Penguin Books, 2009 |
09 May, 2011
14 April, 2011
Good News!
Wow! I was so delighted to learn that two of my books have been shortlisted for this year's CBCA Children's Book of the Year Awards in Australia.
What a surprise!
The books shortlisted are:
What a surprise!
The books shortlisted are:
- It's Bedtime, William! Published by Penguin Viking, 2010
- The Tall Man and the Twelve Babies. Published by Allen & Unwin, 2010
William jumps for joy!
The lion is laughing!
The babies are so happy!
We are all thrilled at this exciting news!
10 April, 2011
Let's Play!
I've written and illustrated this book for very young children.
Using bright colours and a simple theme, this story takes a look at friends having fun together in the playground.
The version shown below is the delightful Spanish edition published by Kane / Miller Book Publishers in California.
This story tells of three friends having a great time by sharing and co-operating with each other.
Using bright colours and a simple theme, this story takes a look at friends having fun together in the playground.
The version shown below is the delightful Spanish edition published by Kane / Miller Book Publishers in California.
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| Let's Play! Cover of Spanish edition |
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| Red Dog climbing |
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| Blue Cat and Yellow Bird Swinging |
28 February, 2011
Congratulations!
A fantastic win for Shaun Tan!
He is taking home an Oscar in the category of Best Animated Short Film in today's Academy Awards.
His film was based on his very popular children's book, The Lost Thing.
Shaun Tan is an outstanding artist and deserves all the acclaim he receives now and in the future.
He inspires many, many new and established illustrators and artists with his superb work..
He is taking home an Oscar in the category of Best Animated Short Film in today's Academy Awards.
His film was based on his very popular children's book, The Lost Thing.
Shaun Tan is an outstanding artist and deserves all the acclaim he receives now and in the future.
He inspires many, many new and established illustrators and artists with his superb work..
Grandpa Baby
How exciting to see a copy of the Portuguese edition of a favourite book of mine, Grandpa Baby!
Here is the cover.
And the title page...
Written by Margaret Wild and illustrated by me, this Portuguese edition is published by Editora Fundamento, Brazil.
Here is the cover.
And the title page...
Written by Margaret Wild and illustrated by me, this Portuguese edition is published by Editora Fundamento, Brazil.
22 February, 2011
More favourite illustrations
The delicate art of Kazuo Iwamura...
Have a look at the delightful illustrations from a range of his children's books.
Have a look at the delightful illustrations from a range of his children's books.
12 February, 2011
The Bandicoot
The sweet bandicoot is a small Australian marsupial whose varieties are unfortunately in decline. They have fallen prey to domestic cats, foxes and dogs. Once they were commonly found in suburban gardens foraging for slugs, worms, snails and other pests. They have been known to add a little meat to their diets when in captivity.
The Long-nosed Bandicoot is found in Eastern Australia and this is the type I chose to illustrate in a light-hearted way for my book The Drover's Dream, published in 1979.
These days the bandicoot is a protected species. Let's hope the numbers will increase, especially the particular varieties that are endangered.
The Long-nosed Bandicoot is found in Eastern Australia and this is the type I chose to illustrate in a light-hearted way for my book The Drover's Dream, published in 1979.
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| Illustration Deborah Niland: The Drover's Dream (Collins 1979) |
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| Illustration Deborah Niland: The Drover's Dream (Collins 1979) |
30 January, 2011
A plethora of pigs
What is it about the charms of our porcine friends which attract the artist and illustrator?
Many a delightful character has been created in pigly form by a large number of artists.
Here is a selection of superb swines to appreciate. All by artists who have a special affinity with the inspiring pig.
Many a delightful character has been created in pigly form by a large number of artists.
Here is a selection of superb swines to appreciate. All by artists who have a special affinity with the inspiring pig.
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| Colin McNaughton, Illustrator: Book - Who's Been Sleeping in my Porridge? |
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| Carol Thompson, Illustrator: Book - In My Bathroom |
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| Anthony Browne, Illustrator: Book - Piggybook |
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| Arnold Lobel, Illustrator: Book - The Book of Pigericks |
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| Mick Inkpen, Illustrator: Book - If I Had a Pig |
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