John Shelley (illustrator) facts for kids
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John Shelley
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British illustrator John Shelley
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| Born | 1959 Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
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| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Illustration, children's literature |
John Shelley is a talented British artist known for his amazing illustrations. He is especially famous for his work in Japan, where he lived for many years. He has created many beautiful pictures for books, advertisements, and other projects.
About John Shelley
John Shelley was born in 1959 in Birmingham, England. He grew up in a place called Sutton Coldfield. From a young age, he was interested in art. He went to art schools like Bournville School of Art and Manchester Polytechnic to study illustration. There, he learned from famous artists like Tony Ross.
Early Career and Awards
John Shelley's first children's picture book was called The Secret in the Matchbox. It was published in 1989. This book was very successful! It was nominated for the Mother Goose Award in the UK. It also won a Parents' Choice Award in the United States. These awards showed that his work was special and loved by many.
Working in Japan
From 1987 to 2008, John Shelley lived in Tokyo, Japan. This was a very important time in his career. He became well-known for his creative work there. He designed a series of posters for a popular fashion store called Parco. He also created animated TV commercials for Mitsubishi Estate Co., a big company.
While in Japan, John Shelley was also involved with the Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA). From 2000 to 2007, he was the Vice Chairman of their International Committee. This means he helped connect Japanese graphic designers with artists from other countries.
Illustrating Children's Books
John Shelley has illustrated many children's books for different age groups. He has worked with publishers in the UK, Japan, and the US. He has also written and illustrated his own picture books, which were published in Japan.
He was a board member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. This group helps writers and illustrators who create books for kids. John Shelley has also been nominated many times for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. This is a very important international award for people who make great contributions to children's and youth literature.
In 2002, a comic character named "Brat" was launched in Japan. John Shelley was involved in creating this character. "Brat" appeared on clothes, collector figures, and even in a web comic.
John Shelley moved back to the UK in 2008. He now lives in Norfolk, continuing his artistic journey.
