Joonas Sildre (born 24 January 1980 in Tallinn) is an Estonian comic artist, illustrator, and graphic designer.[1]

Estonian illustrator and comic artist Joonas Sildre at his book presentation (Tartu, Estonia, January 2024)

He graduated from Estonian Academy of Arts in graphic design.[1]

In total, he has illustrated about 30 children's books. In 2018 he published the graphic novel "Kahe heli vahel" ('Between Two Sounds') which talks about composer Arvo Pärt.[2][1] In 2023 he published a graphic novel "Värviline mägi" (Colourful mountain) about Estonian painter Konrad Mägi.[3]

He is the co-founder of the Estonian Comics Society (established in 2013).[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Eesti Lastekirjanduse Keskus » Joonas Sildre". Eesti Lastekirjanduse Keskus. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  2. ^ Cooke, Rachel (2020-02-23). "Rachel Cooke". the Guardian. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  3. ^ "Commemoration of the 145th Anniversary of the Birth of Konrad Mägi". Konrad Mägi. 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2024-02-06.