![]() ![]() However, even a single drawing needs a certain amount of preparation and planning. ![]() ‘I do a freewheeling sort of drawing that looks as though it is done on the spur of the moment. Kidsnatched from her orphange by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. His prints grace the walls of libraries and children’s bedrooms across the globe. Sophie Sophie is such a sweet, witty, smart protagonist. Plus, he’s hilarious Who wouldn’t want to be friends with this jolly giant I know I would 2. He’s smart in his own way and isn’t afraid to stand up for what he believes in. In 1999, Sir Quentin was appointed the first ever Children’s Laureate, a new post devised to raise the profile of children’s literature. The BFG Himself The BFG certainly lives up to his abbreviated name: he’s kind, caring, and incredibly thoughtful. As these stories became films, such as the BFG in 2016, Sir Quentin’s drawings took on new life. Who can forget his wonderful illustrations for George’s Marvellous Medicine, The Twits, The BFG or Revolting Rhymes? Once you’ve seen them, they stay with you for life. His art brought Roald Dahl's distinctive prose to life. His tools are waterproof ink and numerous scruffy-looking dip pens of all sizes. His style is carefree, quick, easy-going, but at the same time warm, funny and always conveying information to keep the story moving. He is one of those artists whose work is instantly recognisable. Sir Quentin Blake is an English illustrator, born in 1932 in Sidcup, Kent, best known for his work with the legendary author, Roald Dahl. ![]()
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