Jane Tanner

Barbara Jane Tanner
Jane Tanner, at her studio desk, in Melbourne Australia.
Born (1946-11-29) 29 November 1946 (age 79)
Melbourne, Australia
Other nameJane Tanner
OccupationChildren's book illustrator
Known for1989 Children's Book of the Year Award: Picture Book

Barbara Jane Tanner, known as Jane Tanner, (born 29 November 1946 in Melbourne) is an Australian children's book illustrator.

Majoring in painting and printmaking at the National Gallery School, Melbourne, she worked as a traditional artist for many years. She won the 1989 Children's Book of the Year Award: Picture Book award from the Children's Book Council, illustrating Allan Baillie's book Drac and the Gremlin.

Career

She taught school in Victoria before becoming an illustrator. Tanner often uses soft pastels, watercolours and gouache, but is best known for her use of coloured pencils. Over 25 years Jane has created more than 13 picture books including some written by herself, and numerous book covers.

Publications

As illustrator

As author/illustrator

As editor

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ↑ "Author Factsheet for Jane Tanner". Archived from the original on 6 March 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2009.
  2. ↑ "Jane Tanner (Australian) Curriculum Materials Information Services Department of Education and Training, Western Australia". Archived from the original on 18 October 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2009.
  3. ↑ "Tanner wins 2022 Albert Ullin award". Books+Publishing. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  4. ↑ "Jane Tanner - Show & Tell Promotions Victoria". Archived from the original on 22 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2009.