17th December - Research... 'Magic Pencil', British Council and British Libraries
John Burningham
Born In 1936, John Burningham is a popular illustrator who
studied at ‘Central School of Art and design’, London.
As an illustrator, John Burningham creates minimalistic
drawings. He believes that drawing is not a mechanical skill such as bricklaying,
but something which has to be constantly practiced to maintain style. In his
work he believes in creating masses of preparation drawings to get his final
illustrations just right. Burningham uses a variety of materials in his
drawing, always looking for a lively line. He has no rules for his drawing
style, he lets his drawing take him on a journey.
Although Burningham uses the computer to create his
illustrations, all of the images used are his own. Even after forty years of
creating illustrations, John Burningham does not find it any easier, each new
book bring and new journey and opportunity.
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