Interview with 2024 Book Publishing Jury Yao Hong
"You need to review your work following the continuous rhythm of the entire book. The flow of the book will guide you on where to accelerate and where to brake."
Read MoreInterview with 2024 Book Publishing Jury Morgane Vasta
"The child and the artist live in the same country. It is a land without borders, a place of transformation and metamorphosis," writes Elzbieta.
Read MoreInterview with 2024 Commercial Jury Hadi Barkat
"“Never-ending” creation can be a positive force when it fuels continuous growth and exploration, as exemplified by artists like Picasso. Picasso's approach to art was one of relentless production and evolution."
Read MoreGolden Pinwheel Celebrates Another Year of Success with More Than 14,000 Artworks Received From Across the Globe
This year's competition received a total of 2,584 valid submissions from 72 countries and regions on six continents, by 2,228 illustrators
Read MoreInterview with 2024 Book Publishing Jury Jon Klassen
"Style and its consistency are very mysterious. An illustrator's style seems to be a combination of the way that illustrator wants things to look and the way they can't help but make them look. "
Read MoreInterview with Book Publishing Jury Xiao Aozi
"The most appealing aspect of illustration is the freedom it offers for exploration. It’s like a small experimental field where artists can constantly try out new ideas. "
Read MoreInterview with 2024 Commercial Jury Tango
"When it comes to different projects, many specific factors come into play. It’s not just about my 'optimization and selection' but also about collaborating closely with clients."
Read MoreGolden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition: 2024 Call for Entry Open
Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition is open to entries from 29 March to 11 June 2024.
Read More2023 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Award Winners Announcement
The 2023 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Award has found its winners! Check out who they are.
Read MoreThe Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Releases the 2023 Finalists
From China to Italy, Russia to Iran, the finalists represent 22 countries and territories from six continents. This shows the sheering vitality of the global illustration arena.
Read MoreSuzanne Carnell, 2023 Golden Pinwheel Book Publishing Jury, "I love seeing the work of an exciting new talent for the first time"
I am looking for a freshness, an individuality of style and work that makes me feel something.
Read MoreVicto Ngai, 2023 Golden Pinwheel Illustration Competition Jury, " Embracing the Beauty of Imperfections Along the Way"
"In reality, a piece is never truly finished. Upon reflecting on my older work, I often find areas for improvement. This is good as it signifies growth as an artist. "
Read MoreEmiliano Ponzi, 2023 Golden Pinwheel Commercial Category Jury, "The Meaning of being An Artist is Evolving and Learning"
"I believe every new illustration is a chance to learn something I didn’t know, so each of them is good to change something"
Read MoreIvan Canu, 2023 Golden Pinwheel Commercial Category Jury, "All Artists were Copyists at Some Point"
"Copying is the initial phase of this process, and all artists were copyists at some point."
Read MoreMarion Jablonski, 2023 Golden Pinwheel Book Publishing Jury, "Creativity remains essential"
"The world of children's publishing is rich in international exchanges. It sharpens our eyes and fuels our constant curiosity. It's also a very competitive world. In terms of commercial success, but also in terms of discovering new talent."
Read MoreGolden Pinwheel Celebrates Another Year of Success with More Than 12,000 Artworks Received From Across the Globe
As the 2023 Golden Pinwheel call for entries drew to an end on 26 June, the CCBF-run illustration competition launched in 2015 once again confirmed it has won the confidence and attention of young illustrators all around the planet.
Read More"Keep working on your stuff and only make what YOU think is cool, not anyone else" Interview with Yuliya Gwilym
Let's enter Yuliya's world of illustration and experience the free and colourful world in her eyes!
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