Brett’s work often focuses on tales from cultures around the world. Subsequently, her illustrations have primarily appeared in books of her own authorship. The publication of Fritz and the Beautiful Horses in 1981 marked a milestone in her career, as this was the first book both authored and illustrated by Brett. Initially, her illustrations appeared in books written by various authors. Now I try to recreate that feeling of believing that the imaginary place I'm drawing really exists.” She went on to pursue her goal of becoming an illustrator by studying at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.īrett began her illustration career in the 1970s. Recollecting her childhood, she says, “I remember the special quiet of rainy days when I felt that I could enter the pages of my beautiful picture books. Jan Brett (b.1949) was deeply interested in illustration from a young age. Home > Artists > Jan Brett Jan Brett Born: DecemBiography
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