16th December - Research... 'Magic Pencil', British Council and British Libraries
Quentin Blake
Quentin Blake is a children's illustrator, famous for his illustrations for the collection of children's books, written by Roald Dahl. Quentin Blake has a very individual style to his illustrations using ink and watercolours to create very definite marks onto the paper. Blake's use of bold and bright colours combine with humorous motifs to create memorable and timeless illustrations
Quentin Blake began his career whilst still at school, creating cartoons for the popular magazine, 'Punch'. Despite this early start, Blake went on to read English at Cambridge and Education at London. It wasn't until Blake had finished as a student before he began art training. Blake became a part-time student at Chelsea Art School where he learnt about drawing bodies. This is where Blake met Brian Robb, who later gave Blake a part-time teaching post.
Quentin Blake pays his success in illustration to his magazine work where he learnt the spontaneity of drawing which allowed him to be free in his work.
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