EXHIBITIONS (SELECTIVE):
2019 The Other Art Fair, Kensington, Melbourne
2016 Darebin A1 Art Salon, Bundoora Homestead
2013 The Path Less Deconstructed, Group Show, M Contemporary, Sydney
2013 Moran Portrait Prize Shortlist
2013 Heartlines Festival, Mundaring W.A
2013 AFCC Book Illustrators Gallery, Singapore
2012 Little Deities, No Vacancy Gallery, Melbourne
2011 Archibald Portrait Prize Finalist (AGNSW)
2011 Pimp my MUF, (Melb. Ukelele Festival)
1995 – PRESENT Various Illustrators Australia Group Shows
2004 “ProP” Prints of Performers – an exhibition of 10 portraits of local cabaret performers, Marios Cafe , Fitzroy
AWARDS (SELECTIVE):
2018 Illustrators Australia Awards – Publishing: 2 Silver Awards (Dragonkeeper: The Bronze Tower / Whimsy & Woe)
2016 San Gabriele International Philatelic Art Prize – Australia Post 2015 Christmas Issue
2015 Illustrators Australia Awards – Publishing: 1 Silver Award
2014 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2014 Nominee
2013 APA Awards – Best Children’s Series (Strangest Adventures) Finalist
2012 1 Illustrators Australia Awards – Publishing: Gold Award
2012 Illustrators Australia Awards – Publishing: 2 Silver Awards
2011 Illustrators Australia Awards – Publishing / Advertising: 1 Gold Award / 4 Bronze Awards
2010 APA Awards – Best Young Adult Fiction Cover Winner
2010 3×3 Illustration Magazine (U.S) Children’s Publishing – Highly Commended
2009 Victorian Law Foundation Legal Reporting Awards / Best Illustration
PICTURE BOOKS
2018 “Whimsy + Woe – The Final Act” Written by Rebecca McRitchie (Harper Collins )
2017 “Whimsy + Woe” Written by Rebecca McRitchie (Harper Collins )
2012 “Do Not Forget Australia” Written by Sally Murphy (Walker Books )
2011 “Song of the Dove” Written by Errol Broome (Walker Books)
PROFESSIONAL (SELECTIVE)
2019 – Guest Speaker TOP Designs, Melbourne Museum
2013 – 2015 Sessional Lecturer, Monash University (Illustration)
2012 – PRESENT Sessional Lecturer, Billy Blue School of Design (Communication Design)
2012 – Course consultant / subject author Billy Blue School of Design (Communication Design)
2008 – 2022 – Represented by The Jacky Winter Group (Melbourne / New York)
2007 – 2013 Sessional Lecturer, Chisholm TAFE (Illustration)
1990 – PRESENT Professional Illustrator
1992 – PRESENT Guest lecturer /guest speaker at various secondary / tertiary institutions including ..RMIT, Swinburne University, Hobart School of Art, Charles Sturt University / Wagga Wagga, Chisholm TAFE, Canterbury Girls S.C, Illustrators Australia / NMIT, Billy Blue School of Design
2008 – 2016 Treasurer, Illustrators Australia
2003 – present Independent animator, project clients included ABC TV & SBS
2000 – 2002 President, Illustrators Australia
EDUCATION:
2002 Graduate Diploma / Victorian College of the Arts School of Film & TV (Animation)
1986-1989: Bachelor of Arts / RMIT (Visual Communication)
Hi Sonia
Do you have any illustrations of cats that you can direct me to?
Thank you, Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth – sorry about the delay, I have finally uploaded an array of pusses to my redbubble page!