Jelka Reichman
Slovene painter and illustrator (born 1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jelka Reichman (born 29 August 1939) is a Slovene painter and illustrator, best known for her children's books illustrations.
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Jelka Reichman | |
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Born | (1939-08-29)August 29, 1939 |
Nationality | Slovenian |
Education | Academy of Fine Arts, Ljubljana |
Known for | painting, drawing, illustrating |
Notable work | Children's books illustrations |
Awards | Levstik Award 2005 for lifetime achievement |
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Reichman was born in Ljubljana in 1939. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana in 1963.[1] She has illustrated over 200 children's books and is the designer of over 20 stamps issued by the Slovenian Post Office.[2]
In 2005 she won the Levstik Award for lifetime achievement in illustration.[3] She was named Slovene Woman of the Year for 2011.[4]