Jelka Reichman (born 29 August 1939) is a Slovene painter and illustrator, best known for her children's books illustrations.
Jelka Reichman | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1939 |
| Nationality | Slovenian |
| Education | Academy of Fine Arts, Ljubljana |
| Known for | painting, drawing, illustrating |
| Notable work | Children's books illustrations |
| Awards | Levstik Award 2005 for lifetime achievement |
Reichman was born in Ljubljana in 1939. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana in 1963.[1] She has illustrated over 200 children's books and is the designer of over 20 stamps issued by the Slovenian Post Office.[2]
In 2005 she won the Levstik Award for lifetime achievement in illustration.[3] She was named Slovene Woman of the Year for 2011.[4]
References edit
- ^ Slovenia's Best for Young Readers by the Slovenian Book Agency Archived 2013-02-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Pošta Slovenije site
- ^ Podelitev Levstikovih nagrad The Levstik Award Ceremony Radiotelevizija Slovenija site 27 June 2005
- ^ Slovenia.si Government Communication Office, Official gateway to the information on Slovenia
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