Educational Resources
This section is a work in progress to build a historical and educational resource of Australian illustrators and other Creative Institutions.
This section links to many resources, it offers comprehensive and detailed information on the rich and diverse history of illustration, exploring its development over time and how illustration significantly contributes to the cultural landscape in Australia. It provides valuable insights into its lasting impact and continued relevance within the artistic community and society as a whole.
Thanks to the organisations and individuals that help create these resources.
Australian Museum, Illustrated books from the historic natural history book and journal collections.
The Scott Sisters Collection at the Australian Musem
Alison Lester – making something out of nothing
Life of an Illustrator - Ron Brooks, Alison Lester, Leigh Hobbs and Shaun Tan
Convict artist Joseph Lycett
Political cartoons at the Australian Museum of Democracy
Redback Graphix
Mambo Graphics collection at the Powerhouse Museum
The work of Alex Stitt – illustrator, graphic artist and animator
Goobalathaldin Dick Roughsey — A legend in art & story
Christian Waller collection at the National Gallery of Victoria
Norman Lindsey collection at the University of Melbourne
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, (9 June 1888 – 25 June 1960), was an Australian illustrator of children's books.
Dorothy Wall (1894-1942). Was a New Zealand and Australian illustrator best know for her work Blinky Bill
Norman Frederick Hetherington (1921-2010) was an Australian artist, cartoonist, puppeteer, and puppet designer. He is best remembered as the creator of one of Australia's longest-running children's shows, Mr. Squiggle.
May Gibbs (1877 – 1969) treasured Australian children's illustrator, author, and artist.
Michael Leunig (1945–2024) was one of Australia’s most distinctive and beloved cultural figures – a cartoonist, painter, printmaker, poet, and philosopher whose voice shaped generations.
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