Caroline Sharpe III

'The Perilous Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor', illustrated by Caroline Sharpe published by Child's Play International Ltd., 1974

Caroline Sharpe II

 'My Fierce Tiger', written by James Hepburn, Illustrated by Caroline Sharpe with her characteristic watercolours published in 1971 by Chatto and Windus Ltd. 

Caroline Sharpe I

'Lumpo the Postman' written by Steve Gibbons illustrated by Caroline Sharpe, published in 1976. This is one of two books about Lumpo, the second being 'Lumpo and the Fire' also published in 1976. It has beautiful bright watercolour illustrations full of charm and character by Caroline Sharpe.

Violet Hilda Drummond I

'Mrs Easter and the Storks' by Violet Hilda Drummond (1911-2000) published 1957. Beautiful fluid exciting illustration and a gorgeous story for which she was awarded the 1954 Kate Greenaway Medal.

Carol Barker I

'I Wonder How, I Wonder Why',  A  book of poems written by an American poet Aileen Fisher, illustrated by Carol Barker published 1962.

David Weidman I

 

Following on from this mornings white cat a couple of peacocks by the wonder that was David Weidman (1921-2014).

Michael McGrath V

 

Michael McGrath I found this illustration a couple of weeks ago, I was off to look after a peacock and a white cat and I liked its oddness almost a cake sparkle white cat.

Aliki Brandenberg IV

 

Aliki Brandenberg published her first picture book in 1960, her works are so joyous and beautifully composed. This year she will be 97 years old, I wish her books were republished and more widely available. These illustrations are from 'The Wish Workers' published in 1962. 

 

Parr

A wonderful print by Inuit artist Parr (1893-1969)  of '7 Geese, 4 People, 2 Dogs', below are more examples of his beautiful work. Thank you. I have selected many of his geese as I love the leg placement and elongated necks.