Jane Ray
Jane Ray (* 1960 in Chingford , North East London ) is a British illustrator .
Life
Jane Ray studied ceramics and 3D design at Middlesex University . Her first illustration was a series of greeting cards for Roger La Borde . She achieved her big breakthrough in 1991 with the book "Noah's Ark". The colorful, folkloric style of Jane Ray has met with great approval worldwide. She mainly illustrates books, but also posters and postcards.
Jane Ray lives in London with her husband, the conductor David Temple , and their three children.
Works (selection)
- Noah's Ark
- The story of creation
- Hansel and Gretel
- From far
- The most beautiful fairy tales
- The little cheeky badger
Awards
- Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for "The Creation Story" ( 1992 ) and "Hue Boy" ( 1993 )
- 4 × nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal
- nominated for the Kurt Maschler Award
- nominated for the Mother Goose Award
Web links
- www.janeray.com
- Literature by and about Jane Ray in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ray, Jane |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English illustrator |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1960 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chingford , North East London |