Gabriel Evans
Author & Illustrator
Gabriel is a picture book author and illustrator of books including Norton and the Bear, A Human for Kingsley and Ollie & Augustus.
His books have been shortlisted twice in the CBCA with a further five notable listings, they’ve been published in fifteen countries, read on ABC’s Play School and reviewed in the NY Times.
Gabriel is an energetic and interactive presenter with over ten years of experience. He’s visited schools and libraries in most Australian capital cities as well as touring remote community schools in the Pilbara and the Kimberley.
Gabriel offers energetic and hands-on workshops sharing the step-by-step process in creating picture books. Students participate in a range of activities including developing a picture book characters and creating an illustration based on a group story idea.
These sessions are accompanied by art demonstrations, an insight into the working life of a practising author and illustrator and a Q&A.
Gabriel provides a creative talk on working as a picture book author and illustrator in the Australian industry. He shares his process for making characters, developing picture books and using visual literacy tools in his books.
These sessions are accompanied by art demonstrations and a Q&A.
More info on Gabriel and his work can be found on his website:
Please email Holly & Mim through speak@paperbird.com.au, or give us a ring on (08) 9430 7038. We’d love to hear from you.