Elizabeth Ann Fuller
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Elizabeth Anne Fuller is the illustrator of many New Zealand children's books; including Mrs Wishy Washy, My Brown Bear Barney, Best-Loved Bear. She was born in Hastings, New Zealand
, daughter to Geoffrey and Margaret Fuller. Elizabeth went to primary and secondary schools in Hawke's Bay
before attending Wellington School of Design. Before becoming a freelance illustrator Elizabeth worked as a Designer in the Graphics Department, Television New Zealand
; Designer, Illustrator in Creative Department, Illotts Advertising, Wellington.
She is now living in Auckland
with her family of her husband, Hugh, and three children. She continues to illustrate for the international market. Gardening and photography are two of Elizabeth's pursuits when not illustrating.
Hastings, New Zealand
The city of Hastings is a major urban settlement in the Hawke's Bay region of the North Island of New Zealand, and it is the largest settlement by population in Hawke's Bay. Hastings city is the administrative centre of the Hastings District...
, daughter to Geoffrey and Margaret Fuller. Elizabeth went to primary and secondary schools in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is a region of New Zealand. Hawke's Bay is recognised on the world stage for its award-winning wines. The regional council sits in both the cities of Napier and Hastings.-Geography:...
before attending Wellington School of Design. Before becoming a freelance illustrator Elizabeth worked as a Designer in the Graphics Department, Television New Zealand
Television New Zealand
Television New Zealand, more commonly referred to, and stylized as TVNZ, is a government-owned corporation television network broadcasting in New Zealand and parts of the Pacific. It operates TV1, TV2, TVNZ7, TVNZ Heartland, TVNZ U and new media services....
; Designer, Illustrator in Creative Department, Illotts Advertising, Wellington.
She is now living in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
with her family of her husband, Hugh, and three children. She continues to illustrate for the international market. Gardening and photography are two of Elizabeth's pursuits when not illustrating.
Books illustrated
- 2002 The Best Dressed Bear written by Diana Noonan
- 2000 Apple, Banana, Cherry written by Joy Cowley
- 1995 The Best-Loved Bear written by Diana Noonan
- 1994 Song of the River written by Joy Cowley
- and over 60 other picture books and readers.
Awards received
- 1997 Diploma of Visual Communications (Graphic Design)
- 1995 Aim Picture Book Award
- 2008 Gaelyn Gordon Award for 'A much loved book.'