This week I am very excited to be interviewing the wonderful illustrator Helene Magisson, my first guest for the Illustrator Spotlight series.
Before we begin the interview, let me provide you with a little information about Helene.
Helene began her artistic career as a painting restorer in Paris, where she also trained in the art of medieval illumination*.
Helene has lived in countries all over the world, including Africa, France, and India. Her travels both inspire and enrich her work. She now calls Australia home, and it was when she settled in Australia, that Helene began a new career illustrating children’s books.
Helene has illustrated four books for New Frontier Publishing including The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco, and The Night before Christmas by Clement C. Moore. She is now working on her seventh book for Wombat Books.
In this interview, Helene and I are discussing her work illustrating Magic Fish Dreaming, a beautiful book of magical poems by June Perkins who featured in the Author Spotlight in November 2016.
Continue reading at: Introducing Illustrator – Helene Magisson – Readilearn
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Helene’s illustrations are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this fabulous interview!
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I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Bec. Helene’s illustrations are fabulous!
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Hi Norah
Thanks for the intro
Of Helene Magisson
I like the pix on your blog.
Enjoy your weekend.
God Bless.
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Thank you for your comment. Best wishes.
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God Bless
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I love Helene’s work for children’s books. What a fantastic background as a painting restorer. Thanks Norah for featuring an illustrator on your great blog.
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Thank you, Dayne. I’m pleased you enjoyed the interview. I hope to include other illustrators in the series as the year goes on. 🙂
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What a neat and unique idea for a series, Norah! I look forward to seeing your other picks 🙂
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Thank you, Lori. I’m pleased you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Beautiful illustrations and how fascinating to have started off on mediaeval illuminations!
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Thank you, Anne. Helene has had a fascinating journey. 🙂
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Norah – I have just learned how to tweet blog posts 🙂 (I know, I know – SO slow!) This is my first one. I had to, I have a family that adores the Velveteen Rabbit! Continuing on now to read your interview. xo
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I am honoured and excited that my blog post is the first you have tweeted, Pauline. Thank you. I’m sure your family will love Helene’s illustrations. She captures the magic beautifully.
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