I simply tell stories with my paintings.
I believe that all art is essentially illustration, that all work is narrative.
Piet Grobler originally comes from South Africa and he now lives in the UK. He is an illustrator with a distinct and very appealing style. Thirty-three of his books are available in English.
Blurb: A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris believes she is quite different to the rest of the rabble. She can do anything she sets her mind to - even if others don't think so. Leaving her cat family behind, she sets off to explore Paris. Cat meets legendary singer Edith Piaf, creates her own stunning designs at a high-fashion atelier and dances with the infamous dancer Josephine Baker and her cheetah. But is this the life she really wants? What about her friends and family?
Here is an interview with Piet where he talks about Paris Cat.
Blurb: Monkey is delighted to find a musical bow and plays it happily until he attracts the attention of Cheetah and Lion. They both want the bow for themselves, but once Monkey starts to play, no-one can stop dancing - even if they want to!
These titles are out of print but you may be lucky and find them in a library:
Here is Piet's illustration gallery on Facebook. And here is a Pinterest collection of his art. See more of his art here.
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