Monday, April 7, 2008

FEATURE ARTIST

CHRIS McKIMMIE - Recently I discovered the children's book 'Brian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow' written by my Illustration Lecturer from Queensland College of Art, Chris McKimmie. Check out his web site to see more of his very unique illustrations.



Chris McKimmie Bio
Chris McKimmie is a writer, illustrator and artist. He was for many years the convenor and originator of the illustration program at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. He wrote, illustrated and designed a series of 8 children's books in the 70s, and has designed many book covers. Represented in the Graphis Annual, he has worked as a graphic designer and publictions designer for the ABC, the National Parks and Wildlife Services and the University of WA Press. He was production designer for the award-winning short film Stations and the feature-length film Australian Dream, and wrote the lyrics for the songs in both films. (Allen & Unwin)

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