Jane Tanner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barbara Jane Tanner
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Jane Tanner, at her studio desk, in Melbourne Australia.
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| Born | 29 November 1946 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names | Jane Tanner |
| Occupation | Children's book illustrator |
| Known for | 1989 Children's Book of the Year Award: Picture Book |
Barbara Jane Tanner, known as Jane Tanner, was born on November 29, 1946, in Melbourne, Australia. She is a well-known Australian artist who illustrates children's books.
Before she started illustrating, Jane studied painting and printmaking at the National Gallery School in Melbourne. She worked as a traditional artist for many years. In 1989, Jane won a big award for her work. It was the Children's Book of the Year Award: Picture Book from the Children's Book Council. She won this award for her illustrations in the book Drac and the Gremlin, written by Allan Baillie.
Becoming an Illustrator
Before she started illustrating books, Jane Tanner worked as a teacher in Victoria, Australia. She uses different art materials for her illustrations. These include soft pastels, watercolours, and gouache (a type of paint).
However, she is most famous for her beautiful work with coloured pencils. For over 25 years, Jane has created more than 13 picture books. Some of these books she wrote herself. She has also designed many book covers.
Awards for Her Art
Jane Tanner has received many awards and nominations for her amazing illustrations. These awards show how much her work is loved and respected.
- Albert Ullin Award 2022
- On Selection List, Family Award for Children's Books for "Love from Grandma" 2011
- Notable book, CBC for "Love from Grandma" 2011
- Cool Award - Shortlist for "Lucy's Cat and the Rainbow Birds" 2008
- Christian Schools Book Award for "The Fisherman and the Theefyspray" 1998 (winner)
- Wilderness Society Environment Award for "The Fisherman and the Theefyspray" 1994 (winner)
- Human Rights Award 1992 for "The Wolf" (winner)
- CBC Awards-Younger Readers-Shortlist for "The Wolf" 1992
- Victorian Premiers Award-Shortlist for "Drac and the Gremlin" 1989
- CBC Picture Book of the Year 1989 for "Drac and the Gremlin" (winner)
- Kate Greenaway Medal-Shortlist for "There's a Sea in my Bedroom" 1985
- CBC Picture Book Award - Shortlist for "There's a Sea in my Bedroom" 1985
- Frequent Shortlistings for Yabba Awards.
