Quentin Blake

Professor Quentin Saxby Blake, CBE (born December 16, 1932) is a British cartoonist and author.

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December 16 - 1932 - British - Cartoonist - Author

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He took a degree in English Literature at Downing College, Cambridge (1953-6)

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He is well-known for illustrating numerous children's books, including the works of Roald Dahl. He has also written and illustrated titles of his own.

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Children's books - Roald Dahl

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His artistic style is very distinct, composed of fast, scribbly ink lines and loose sploches of watercolor. The spontaneity of his style is achieved by allowing himself a freehand at first, and then tracing those elements from the first draft onto subsequent drafts.

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In 1999 he was made the first Children's Laureate in the UK.

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In 2002 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contributions to children's book illustration.

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2002 - Hans Christian Andersen Medal

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In the New Year's Honours List published 31 December, 2004 he was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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31 December - 2004 - Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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