With thanks to the wonderful Maria Popova whose themarginalian.org newsletter is so consistently elevating and refreshing.

Remembering beloved artist Brian Wildsmith, born on this day in 1930, with his magnificent illustrations of bird groups (and the story of how these groups got their names: 'a parliament of owls,' 'a murder of crows,' 'a fall of woodcock'...) themarginalian.org/2024/01/04/bri…

Today marks the inaugural #NationalIllustrationDay , a jubilant celebration initiated by the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration ! It's a day dedicated to honouring the profound impact illustrations wield in crafting our world and enriching our lives. Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration

I just can’t resist the beauty of picture books- this is simply stunning - it inspires me to pick up my paintbrush and create! Brian Wildsmith official

Current favourite, utterly beautiful book, from the great Brian Wildsmith official ! 😍👏🏼

It's more fun than telly AND it's out TODAY !

paws claws tails & roars publishes tomorrow ! ROARRRR !
#pawsclawstailsandroars #brianwildsmith
#giftbooks
#childrensbooks
#booksonanimals

The reviews are terrific. The book is beautiful. Just 3 days to go before the launch of paws claws tails & roars, Brian Wildsmith's Animal Kingdom.
#pawsclawstailsroars #animalkingdom #childrensbooks #giftbooks

Check out our new book display featuring the works of children's author/illustrator Brian Wildsmith. These colorful, visually stunning publications are suitable for children and adults alike.
#EIU EIU's College of Education College of Health and Human Services, EIU EIU Graduate School

#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by Brian Wildsmith official for 'A Christmas Story' (1990). Rich, resplendent, glorious art from this master of colour, pattern, texture & beauty.

Merry Christmas one & all.
#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is having a little break but will return in the New Year!

Sometimes it is best to say nothing, just reflect & remember... #RemembranceDay #remembranceday2022

#Halloween2022 with a composite from Brian’s 1963 Oxford Book of Poetry for Children. Frightful day y’all !

1926-2022
R.I.P

Wonderful piece written by Judith Solberg about Brian Wildsmith, her dreams, and finding the Blue Bird that would lead her to BrianWildsmith.com and a whole new world of discovery.

Thanks Emily for sharing these ravens and for your greatly appreciated words.

For all you cycling fanatics on #WorldbBicycleDay this beauty is from The Circus, 1970.

Q for #Queen from Brian Wildsmith’s ABC, 1962. Nine years after the coronation. #platinumjubilee2022

Most incisive article I’ve ever read about gun violence in the US. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…