On Thursday 27th March, a group of Grade 5/6 students attended an online workshop with Tasmanian author and illustrator Tony Flowers run by UCTV Alive for Kids as part of Tasmania Reads Week.  Tony explained his illustrating process, discussed how he began illustrating and demonstrated his artwork.  It was amazing to see such a talented artist at work and to learn from him.  He talked to students about the importance of practice and told us that he draws at every opportunity and often for up to 10 hours a day!  His lovely dog is his favourite subject to draw.  Tony illustrates picture books, non-fiction and novels and he is currently working on a graphic novel titled Divi and Frey. 

Rebecca Thomas

Librarian