Pamela June Wolfe (born 1 June 1950) is a New Zealand artist and children's book illustrator.[1]
Pamela June Wolfe | |
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| Born | June 1, 1950 Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Alma mater | Elam School of Fine Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
Life edit
Wolfe was born in Reading, Berkshire, England, in 1950 and emigrated to New Zealand in 1953.[2] She studied at Elam School of Fine Arts at Auckland University from 1968 to 1971, graduating with a Diploma of Fine Arts.[3] Her painting style is bright, direct and colourful, often depicting flowers, birds and the New Zealand coastline.[4] Her paintings are often commissioned for the promotion of New Zealand overseas and for well-known environmental groups.[2]
Publications edit
Works illustrated by Wolfe include:[2]
- Midnight at the Museum (1997), Scholastic New Zealand
- Mouse Opera (1999), Scholastic New Zealand
- Mouse Hotel (2000), Random House New Zealand
- Walter's Planets (2001), Random House New Zealand
- Mouse on the Moon (2003), Scholastic New Zealand
Recognition edit
Midnight at the Museum was a finalist at the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards in 1998, and Mouse Opera was a finalist in 2000. Mouse Hotel was included in “The White Ravens 2001: A selection of international Children’s & Youth Literature exhibited at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2001". Mouse on the Moon was a finalist at the Russell Clark Awards in 2004.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Interview with Pamela Wolfe". Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ a b c "| New Zealand Book Council". www.bookcouncil.org.nz. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ a b Artis Gallery. "Pamela Wolfe - Biography" (PDF). Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Pamela Wolfe - Art For Hire and Sale". www.artbureau.co.nz. Retrieved 16 April 2018.