Limited edition prints by Quentin Blake, Shirley Hughes, Ronald Searle, Helen Oxenbury, and other fine illustration artists. Although I don't think the boys care about them any more my daughter is unwilling to let them go. Please Like other favourites! She has three children and lives in London, where she continues to work from her home-studio. List Thumbnail. If they inspire you please support our work. Shirley Hughes She has written and illustrated over 50 books and sold more than eleven million copies, won major awards and created some of the most enduring characters of children’s literature, was awarded an OBE in 1999 and has received the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal, twice. Shirley Hughes (1927-), Illustrator and author of children's books. Shirley Hughes. Shirley Hughes Artist Winter Illustration Childrens Illustrations Vintage Artwork Children Illustration Illustration Artwork Illustration Art Shirley Hughes Alfie is created by Shirley Hughes, creator of classic picture books including Dogger and Ella's Big Chance - Winner of the Kate Greenaway Award. Tell us More. Feb 11, 2019 - Illustrations of Shirley Hughes the famous children's book illustrator. 5 million copies and has illustrated more than two hundred. About. How many times have I read these stories to my children I wonder? Beloved author-illustrator Shirley Hughes portrays the life of a young scullery maid in 1911 England as she stumbles and scrabbles toward her true place in life. Her nickname is Shirley Vulliamy (Mrs.). Aged 88, she has created countless bestsellers including ‘Dogger’ and the ‘Alfie’ picture-book series. Shirley Hughes OBE is an English author and illustrator. I am glad because I don't want to part with them either. Thanks for Liking. Shirley Hughes is an English children's writer and illustrator. Shirley Hughes OBE is a world-renowned, multi award-winning children’s author and illustrator. An English author and illustrator who is both popular and prolific, Shirley Hughes is one of the most celebrated contemporary creators of children's literature. See more ideas about shirley hughes, hughes, shirley. She has written more than fifty books which have sold more than 11. The book will be a treasured gift for those who love art and those who have grown up with Shirley Hughes' enduring characters. Like voting is closed. She began illus… Make a donation Close. DS likes those sorts of illustrations, completely lifelike pen and ink - as per Shirley Hughes and Beatrix Potter - so much more than the more cartoonish stuff (which … She was born on July 16, 1927 (93 years old) . 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