Lynne Avril
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| Lynne Avril | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 6, 1951 |
| 🏫 Education | University of Montana |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Children's Book Illustrations |
| 🏅 Awards | New York Times Best Seller |
Search Lynne Avril on Amazon.Lynne Avril is an illustrator, best known for her illustrations in the Amelia Bedelia books, who currently resides in Phoenix, AZ.[1]
Early life and education
Lynne Avril was born on March 6, 1951, in Miles City, Montana. Avril grew up in Billings, Montana, with a country lifestyle of riding horses, skiing in the mountains, and exploring her interest in art. She later graduated from the University of Montana with a BA degree in art.[1][2]
Career
Lynne Avril's main area of focus is illustration, specifically the Amelia Bedelia series of children's books. Avril began doing illustrations in the 1980s after freelancing as a graphic artist and has accumulated over 100 books that contain her work.[1] She also enjoys other areas such as painting, playing bass, and traveling to Paris.[1]
Style
The majority of Avril's work is children’s book illustrations, therefore they have to be interesting to young ages. Avril's style mostly utilizes line and color because those are the most prominent art skills for a young child. She took those skills and combines line and color to make something that people like.[2]
Themes
Most of Avril's art appears in the Amelia Bedelia series. Avril's art is used to tell stories about a young girl named Amelia Bedelia and her childhood adventures.[3]
Reception
Her books are very popular among young children and are used in different reading levels to suit different age groups learning to read. [4]
Work
Major exhibitions
Her most notable artworks are found in the Amelia Bedelia series, I Can Reads, "First" Picture Books, and Chapter Books.[5]
Public collections
Amelia Bedelia Series
Every Cowgirl Series
If I Ran for President
The Pirate of Kindergarten
Underpants Dance
He Saves the Day
Awards and nominations
New York Times Best Seller[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Lynne Avril". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A Mini Interview with Lynne Avril! | Idle Illustration". idleillustration.com. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
- ↑ "Meet Lynne Avril | Amelia Bedelia Authors & Illustrators | AmeliaBedeliaBooks.com". Amelia Bedelia. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
- ↑ "Amelia Bedelia - Peggy Parish - Paperback". HarperCollins Publishers: World-Leading Book Publisher. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
- ↑ "See all Amelia Bedelia Books by Peggy Parish & More | AmeliaBedeliaBooks.com". Amelia Bedelia. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
- ↑ "Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #1: Amelia Bedelia Means Business - Herman Parish - Hardcover". HarperCollins Publishers: World-Leading Book Publisher. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
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