Eric Winter (illustrator) facts for kids

Eric Winter (born May 15, 1905, died 1981) was a talented artist who drew pictures for children's books. He is best known for his work with Ladybird Books. Before that, he drew for popular magazines like Eagle, Swift, and Girl.

The Life of Eric Winter

Eric Winter was born in Edmonton, a part of North London, on May 15, 1905.

He went to Latymer School, where he first became interested in art. Later, he studied at Hornsey Art School. There, he focused on art for businesses and fine art, and he often used charcoal for his drawings. He painted with both water colors and oils, but he preferred using water colors.

To support his family, Eric became a commercial artist. This means he created art for businesses. In the 1950s, the Abbey National Building Society asked him to design their logo. This became their famous picture of two people sheltering under a house roof.

Eric Winter was listed in Artists Who's Who between 1960 and 1970. He is also known for a painting called 'Spinning Jenny'. He was asked to paint this in oils for the International Wool Secretariat in London.

Several of his water color paintings were displayed at the famous Royal Academy of Arts.

Throughout his career, he was asked to illustrate various magazines. These included Woman's Own, Woman, and The Girl. Reverend Chad Varah asked him to draw religious pictures for children's Bible stories in Swift magazine. Reverend Marcus Morris also asked him to do religious drawings for the Eagle comic.

Eric Winter's Family

Eric Winter had an older brother and a younger sister. His brother, Francis, became the head of the Teacher Training course at Hornsey Art School. Francis also became one of the best wood engravers in the country.

Eric Winter passed away in 1981. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.