The 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!
Read MoreGolden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition: 2023 Call for Entry Open
Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition is open to entries from 27 April to 26 June 2023.
Read More2021 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Award Winners Announcement
The 2021 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Award has found its winners. The Golden Pinwheel Jury and Organising Committee are honoured to make the results of the Competition public through a video message.
Read MoreThe work of an illustrator can be so powerful丨Golden Pinwheel Grand Award Winner Veronica Neacșu
Veronica Neacșu built a distinctive point of view regarding how to maintain vigorous vitality and how to balance the visual impact of the work and the degree of detail.
Read MoreVoting Opened for the CCBF People's Choice Award: You Are the Judge!
What is the best illustration in the 2021 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition? Your turn has come to decide! Starting from today until 22 November, everyone is invited to throw a ballot in the CCBF People's Choice Award.
Read More“And Then They Were 50!”: the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Releases the 2021 Finalists
The China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) is glad to announce the 50 Finalists selected in the 2021 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition.
Read MorePicture Books are the Art of Expression, not of Explanation: An Interview with Golden Pinwheel Jury Member Zhu Ziqiang
We interviewed Prof Zhu about the origins of his passion for picture books, his years in Japan and his understanding of visual storytelling.
Read MoreCatch a Glimpse into the Cartoon World of Ken Niimura
his creative upbringing, which involved watching lots of European and Japanese comics and animation and results in a vibrant and exuberant drawing style of his own.
Read MoreBook Illustration, a Field of Creative Endeavour with Enormous Potential for ‘Ownership’—Interview with Martin Salisbury
We spoke to Martin about why he started the MA Children's Book Illustration programme, books he likes, tips for young illustrators, and more.
Read MoreGolden Pinwheel Celebrates Another Year of Success with 2,426 Submissions Received from Across the Globe
After a three-month submission campaign, the competition received an amazing number of artworks—12,130 pictures from 2,426 artists—representing an increase of 8.4% in participation compared to 2020.
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