Cartoon & Childrens
Angela Smyth began to draw at a very early age, her father had taught her to draw horses by the age of four. Angela Smyth has undertaken many commissions and her work has been used in magazines, on cd covers and for commercial work. She has never received any official training but believes her passion for art was passed down from her late father. Angela Smyth's original borads and canvas' sell qui.....
Born in Glasgow in 1947, John Harrold is most famous for his drawings of Rupert the Bear. He attended the Glasgow School of Art where he studied painting and drawing. He began his career as an art teacher and had never considered a career in illustration before a designer who admired his work asked him to supply a sample for a Rupert book published by Collins. His first drawing of Rupert was in 19.....
Joanne and Michael Cole are known for their cartoon creation 'Bod'. Bod was created in the early 1960's originally for their two children. Bod emerged in book form originally then went on to have his own TV series in the 1970's. He became one of the favourite children's TV characters of this time. The BBC screened thirteen original Bod films in 1974. Micheal Cole was responsible for the witty and .....
Ann Edwards was originally from Blackpool. She now resides in Oxfordshire where she works from her studio based in her village home. The inspiration for her work comes from the real life events and adventures of her cat, parrot and two dogs. She states that her art is designed to bring happiness to the viewer. Ann Edwards work is considered highly collectable due to her unique view on the world po.....
Claire Alexander attended the Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury in 1995 to study fine art. She graduated with a BA Honours Degree in painting. Since leaving university she has become a successful children''s book illustrator/author and portrait painter. Currently she is working to produce three children''s picture books in conjunction with Pinwheel Publishers. Claire Alexander''s portra.....
