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.
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Learn about the painting that captures the drama of one of the worst bushfires in Victoria’s history.
Watch Sue deGennaro at work in her studio, and see the book illustration process in action.
Did you know that the movie Mao's last dancer is also a picture book illustrated by Anne Spudvilas?
Make a cuppa and sip on the pictorial delights of Jane Tanner’s endearing children’s book Love from Grandma.
Ann James reveals the art to awakening emotions in young readers through illustration.
Visit Anna’s Melbourne studio and discover how she made the illustrations for her book Let’s play house.
Discover how the art of ancient Chinese ink painting influences illustrator Sally Rippin.
Take a road trip with Alison Lester, author and illustrator of the children’s book favourite, Are we there yet?
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