Kim Woolley

Originally from the U.K., I emigrated to Australia with my family in 2000. My background is in educational publishing. The first book I illustrated was’ France and French’ which was published in 1992. Since then I have produced illustrations for over 50 children’s books and have contributed 100’s of illustrations to educational magazines. My most recent title is “Gang-O Kids” by Hazel Edwards which was published a few months ago.

At the moment I am currently working with a Tasmanian author on a series of board books for pre-school children.

Apart from my illustration work I have also been involved in many public art projects around Brisbane and in the U.K. I recently completed a series of paintings of all the Chinese astrological animals in the China Street Mall, Fortitude Valley. (See photo)!

Having conducted workshops for children over the last few years I have become increasingly involved in teaching, which I now do on a regular basis. I started working at Illustration House as a tutor and now teach children drawing and painting techniques 3 afternoons a week at a local school. At the end of last year I also took on the role of Artist in Residence at Sherwood State School. Now in it’s second year, I work with children from prep to grade 7 on a variety of projects from drawing and painting exercises to making 3 dimensional objects, which is great fun.

I am happy showing my work and talking about the whole creative process but am also experienced at running workshops for children.

List of Publications

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