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Virginia Dahlenburg on 'Black Thursday, February 6th, 1851'

Learn about the painting that captures the drama of one of the worst bushfires in Victoria’s history.

11 Feb 2011 Duration: 29:18

Sue deGennaro on generating ideas

Watch Sue deGennaro at work in her studio, and see the book illustration process in action.

26 Nov 2010 Duration: 3:32

Anne Spudvilas on creating a picture book

Did you know that the movie Mao's last dancer is also a picture book illustrated by Anne Spudvilas?

26 Oct 2010 Duration: 3:34

Jane Tanner on creating pictures

Make a cuppa and sip on the pictorial delights of Jane Tanner’s endearing children’s book Love from Grandma.

26 Oct 2010 Duration: 3:54

Ann James on illustrating emotion

Ann James reveals the art to awakening emotions in young readers through illustration.

25 Oct 2010 Duration: 3:25

Anna Walker on creating a character

Visit Anna’s Melbourne studio and discover how she made the illustrations for her book Let’s play house.

25 Oct 2010 Duration: 3:30

Sally Rippin on Chinese brush painting

Discover how the art of ancient Chinese ink painting influences illustrator Sally Rippin.

25 Oct 2010 Duration: 3:24

Alison Lester on techniques

Take a road trip with Alison Lester, author and illustrator of the children’s book favourite, Are we there yet?

11 Oct 2010 Duration: 3:31

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