Friday, May 18, 2012

Susan Mitchell - Illustrator of Children's Books



I have known Susan for several years and have admired her illustrative style and talent. The sweetness of her personality shines through her art work. Her site can be found at http://www.susan-mitchell.com

Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire
Originally from Scotland where she studied at Edinburgh College of Art, she moved to Montreal in 1993.
When Susan was a child, her mother would read books to her and her sister every night. They would then spend hours making their own stories and creating illustrations for them.


Recently she had an exhibit of her original art work on display at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire. It was delightful to see so many paintings and the toys that she sews herself on display. Right after I finished taking the photos the room was flooded with children from a neighbourhood school. They loved the toys and books.
Pumpkin Baby by Jane Yolen


You can find Susan on Facebook, and like her page.

Stuffed Toys and magazine featuring her toys
Claire and the Unicorn Happy Ever After


2 comments:

Constantina Kalimeris said...

Very nice reportage...I went also and I enjoyed it very much as well!
Susan's work always invokes a feeling of childhood tenderness.

illustration poetry said...

i admire her style too, she is one inspirational person!