Arthur Rackham

Arthur Rackham was an artist that specialized in children's illustrated books. His work is from the 1900's up to the 1930's. When I was in university I used him as a starting point for a semester of research. I initially wanted research him, but then got sidetracked and started learning about the Victorians, earlier children's books, the Pre-raphaelites, and William Morris. I ended up writing my report on Victorian artist, designer and childrens illustrator: Walter Crane. I used to collect fairy tale books, and Rackham's illustrations were my favourite. I loved the strong dark lines and muted colours.

Kris Lewis

I love the oil paintings of Kris Lewis. They look like they were painted in another era; the backgrounds and landscapes remind me of renaissance paintings. The paintings feel illustrated; like they're part of a story that you're just catching a glimpse of. None of the folk have modern, teeth-smiling happy faces. They show confusion, uncertainty, like they're in the middle of a thought.

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