“KEEP AWAY FROM THE BLOODY COMPUTER!”: HELEN OXENBURY ON THE ART OF ILLUSTRATING CHILDHOOD

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Helen Oxenbury, a celebrated illustrator who shaped children's books for decades, entered the field through necessity and intuition. She learned by observing her husband and honing her own emotionally rich style. Her work brings humor and depth to stories, and she urges aspiring artists to stay authentic, remain emotionally connected, and avoid relying too heavily on computers.