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Did you know that when she was 27 she began writing letters to entertain the child of a former governess? The child, Noel Moors, was in bed recovering from scarlet fever. She illustrated the letters with little drawings of rabbits, squirrels and other tiny creatures. This was the beginning of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, and the hedgehog Mrs. Tiggy Winkle.
The children loved those letters and the stories so much that Beatrix decided to turn the story of Peter Rabbit into a book and the rest is history.
Most people recognize her by photographs like this one
This, however, is my favorite picture of her
5 Comments on The Lovely Beatrix, last added: 2/23/2012
Her picture books are very popular in Japan too. My parents also gave me the books in my childhood. I got to want to watch the movie "Miss Potter". I've not watched it yet.
This is such a wonderful post Alicia! Beatrix Potter is one of my very favorites too. Thank you for reminding me about "Miss Potter". I think I'll try to track it down today to watch it again! :)
one of the best presents I was ever presented was "Beatrix Potter: A Journal" ;) I love her, too... she is very inspiring for women as well... being that she made enough to support herself as well, which was rare during her day. nice post, ;)
lol!! Beatrix is my hero, too, Ali!!! From the very beginning of my journey, I have loved Beatrix Potter! And of course, I bought the movie as soon as it was available and have watched it over and over again, along with the documentary that came with it. :) Thanks for this sweet post!!
Who doesn't love Quentin? His free strokes and lovely lines. His unforgettable characters and simple humor. He is a true Master.
Plus he is such an adorable man. I love watching him work.This is one of my favorite videos of him. It lasts 10 minutes so make sure you are comfortable, feet up, tea or coffee in hand and enjoy.
:o)
1 Comments on Link Love: Quentin Blake, last added: 6/30/2011
Thishas got to be one of the most creative websites I've ever seen! Loved it! (Make sure you click on the button). Amazing work by author/illustrator Leigh Hodgkinson! She has ablogtoo.
** via Cupcakes for Clara. Thanks to Laura for posting about it. Take your time and check out her sweet work as well. She makes darling plush animals! Just adorable. :o) **
0 Comments on Fun links! Leigh Hodgkinson as of 1/1/1900
Quentin Blake answers some interesting questions. There's no audio on the first few seconds of the video for some reason but the rest is fine.
Enjoy!
p.s the "by me" on the top of the video is not really me. That's just how the video is featured on YouTube. Wouldn't that be something though? A dream come true to be able to be sitting in a room talking to him. :o)
I love his cozy, cluttered studio, and the little balcony overlooking the park. Makes my own tiny workspace seem capable of great things too. Thanks for sharing!
Yes John, I found his studio very cozy too and in a way sort of similar to his art.. It's hard to explain.
I like the fact that he usually works standing up. I think that is part of why his work always looks so fresh and sketch-like. Maybe if was sitting down he would unconsciously take more time re-drawing on the light table. I don't know.. just a thought. :o)
I thought I would post about one of my favorite illustrators today, Christopher Denise.
Christopher works wonders in my opinion.... His characters are not only adorable and endearing but also very much alive in his skecthes as well as in his books.
Light, atmosphere, movement and telling of time are always present in his work.
One of the things I admire the most about his work is how his settings are like characters in a book. They are always powerful and important and play a mayor role in his work. I find his art to be so beautiful and theatrical, like a little masterpiece hold together in between covers of a book.
Love! I got to hold "If I Could" in my hands not long ago. When my son's girlfriend heard that I bought myself "The Quiet Book", she brought this one over for me to see. Loved it. Can't wait to go visit his site. Thanks for sharing.
Oh Alicia! I have been a fan of Christopher's for years!! In fact my sweet hubby got me a signed copy of "Oliver Finds His Way" one Christmas AND one of his originals as well! I will try to post a picture some time of the wall once I get a couple more pieces framed. Thanks for sharing this!
I'm traveling right now and got to go to the library, a huge and beautiful one by the way! I couldn't help but picture what it would be like to spend the night there all by myself with a flashlight and some chocolate. ;o)
Anyway, I found this adorable book. The author isMargaret Wildand the illustrator isStephen Michael King. Published by Harry N. Abrams.
The cover just instantly grabbed me but then the story and inside illustrations just stole my heart. It's a loving story of a piglet looking for his mom. It's tender yet fun at the same time. The illustrations are amazing, so alive. The line work is so organic and free as well as the watercolor splashes on every spread. I fell in love with Stephen's style and characters.
This is such a nice book to read with your little one. I highly recommend it.
And here is a great little video of Stephen painting. I like what the fun flying text says too. :o)
3 Comments on At the library, last added: 7/22/2010
It's so hard to pick just one! I have to go with John Lawrence. UK illustrator who works in traditional woodblock printmaking. He is brilliant and a master of the medium. I could look at his artwork all day and cry for more! You can see some of his working sketches and thought process in the book, Illustrating Children's Books.
3 Comments on Favorite Illustrator, last added: 8/4/2008
When I decided to use felt for my illustrative medium, I scoured the bookstore and Internet to see if anyone else was doing it too. That's when I discovered the talented Clare Beaton. She is definitely one of my favorite illustrators and I collect all of her books. I wish I had her flair for stitching and embellishments!
2 Comments on Favorite Illustrator, last added: 8/4/2008
Very cool Roz! You know, even though she uses felt like you do, I can see style differences. I think hers is a bit more on the graphic side and yours is sweeter :o)
I really like the embellishments too! Specially on the title!
Ooh I will have to check her out Roz -- thank you for the tip! And, by the way, you have your own, special flair for fabric embellishing! Must be different than Clare's, but it's totally there and totally YOU, for sure!! :)
Ana Juan is a new (to me!) favorite illustrator. I fawned over her first picture book Frida earlier this year and fell right in love with her exotic and edgy style. Ana, a Spanish illustrator, has illustrated several children's books released in the states and is successful as an editorial illustrator as well. The Jewel Box Ballerinas is another great example of her work. I've always liked darker and quirkier books and her style lend itself beautifully to such stories.
3 Comments on Favorite Illustrator, last added: 8/2/2008
Gina, Ana Juan is one of my favorites too! I was having a hard time choosing my entry this week and your entry made it an easier task. She is so unique and such an amazing illustrator. "The Night Eater" is a feast for the eyes, check it out if you haven't already!
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Her picture books are very popular in Japan too.
My parents also gave me the books in my childhood.
I got to want to watch the movie "Miss Potter".
I've not watched it yet.
This is such a wonderful post Alicia! Beatrix Potter is one of my very favorites too. Thank you for reminding me about "Miss Potter". I think I'll try to track it down today to watch it again! :)
one of the best presents I was ever presented was "Beatrix Potter: A Journal" ;) I love her, too... she is very inspiring for women as well... being that she made enough to support herself as well, which was rare during her day.
nice post, ;)
lol!! Beatrix is my hero, too, Ali!!! From the very beginning of my journey, I have loved Beatrix Potter! And of course, I bought the movie as soon as it was available and have watched it over and over again, along with the documentary that came with it. :) Thanks for this sweet post!!
I'm glad to hear she is your hero too you guys! Yes, Mai, that makes it even more remarkable... She did all that being a woman in a man's world. :o)