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King, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
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King, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
King, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952. The writer, artist, poet, and illustrator Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) was one of her tutors, and her style of drawing was also influenced by other British illustrators such as Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake and Edward Bawden. Markham spent time in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy, and also visited Rome, sketching classical buildings. After graduating from Central, she worked as a graphic designer, producing book illustrations, cartoons for comics, menus and programmes. She gave up her promising career however when she got married in 1957. Middle-class women at that time were expected to devote their energies to bringing up children and running the home, and despite her obvious talent, she lacked the confidence to return to illustration. Her portfolio remained in the family attic for many years, but now her work is published here for the first time
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This print titled "King, c1950" showcases the remarkable talent of Shirley Markham, a gifted artist and illustrator. Trained at the prestigious Central School of Art in London during the early 1950s, Markham was fortunate to be mentored by renowned writer and artist Mervyn Peake. Her unique style of drawing was also influenced by other notable British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. Markham's artistic journey took her to Italy's Dolomite Mountains and Rome, where she sketched classical buildings that would later inspire her work. After graduating from Central, she embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer, creating book illustrations, comics cartoons menus, and programs. However promising her professional path seemed, societal expectations for middle-class women in the 1950s dictated that they focus solely on raising children and managing household responsibilities. Despite her undeniable talent as an illustrator, Markham lacked the confidence to continue pursuing her passion after getting married in 1957. For years following this decision, Markham's impressive portfolio remained hidden away in the family attic until now. With great pride and excitement for finally sharing her work with the world for the first time ever through this publication from Heritage Images (not affiliated with any company), we can appreciate Shirley Markham's exceptional artistic legacy.
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