Christine Brown
Christine was born in Frankton Junction, New Zealand. She studied graphics at The School of Design, Wellington Polytechnic, majoring in Illustration, and later gained a Post Graduate Diploma in Fine Art from the University of Auckland.
Her first job was as a Medical Artist, painting artificial eyes. She then taught graphics and pictorial design at tertiary level.
'As a small child, for Christmas, I was given a tin of Lakeland pencils by my grandmother, and my creative career was launched! Drawing daily is now the cornerstone of my practice.'
Christine has illustrated books in a variety of genres - natural history, botanical, educational, historical fiction, fiction, and non-fiction. Textile design and stationery also.
If you are interested in finding out more information or want to commission Christine, please contact Sandra Morris Illustration Agency at sandra.morris@illustration.co.nz