Quentin Blake
Pens Ink & Places : 3
(Author) Quentin BlakePens Ink & Places' contains a wealth of new material, ranging from touching series of vignettes for Great Ormond Street Hospital to gigantic drawings for the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings; from the sombre apocalyptic landscapes of Riddley Walker to the energetic fantasy of Billy and the Minpins. This beautiful volume also includes Blake's unique illustrations made to accompany accompany the works of John Ruskin, La Fontaine, Lucius Apuleius and Beatrix Potter. Blake's commentary - straight, as it were, from the drawing board - explores the challenges and opportunities in the creation of drawings known around the world, as well as others seen here for the first time. It is clear from every page of this informative and richly illustrated volume that there has been no slackening of brio in the scratchy pen nib of an artist who has been called the 'Godfather of Illustration'.
Quentin Blake
Quentin Blake is a renowned British illustrator best known for his collaboration with Roald Dahl. His distinctive and whimsical style has brought to life beloved characters such as Matilda, The BFG, and The Twits. Blake's expressive and lively illustrations have had a significant impact on children's literature, making him one of the most recognizable and influential illustrators of his time. His most famous work is arguably his illustrations for Roald Dahl's stories, which have captured the imaginations of readers around the world.
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