Learn more about the life of May Gibbs the iconic Australian children's author and illustrator who wrote the classic Gumnut Babies stories.
Learn more about the life of May Gibbs the iconic Australian children's author and illustrator who wrote the classic Gumnut Babies stories.
This is such a Rare find! Bill Gibb Icon piece!!! This has all the best qualities of a bill Gibb piece looks like Missoni on the back . The piece is priced As Is it has a few small holes I have not repaired due to the quality of the piece I think whoever buys should decide how they would want to address. The holes are repairable see video and pics. If this was in perfect condition it would be museum worthy for a bill Gibbs exhibit . Truly truly iconic piece . Size: Medium Armpit to armpit : 17 1/2 in Waist seam to seam: 15 in Center from neck to hem: 15 in Center back neck to hem: 19 1/2 in Neck to shoulder edge: 5 in
Introduction to Georgia Gibbs Georgia Gibbs (born Frieda Lipschitz in 1919) was an 50s music era singer who had earned a distinction for her vocal versatility and especially notoriety for covering black music for the white audience. She had been already singing professionally in Boston when she was still just in her teens under the
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From the early 1900s, May began contributing to various publications receiving assignments to illustrate for newspapers and publishing houses in London and Perth. May’s work was diverse, from fashion illustrations for the West Australian and Christmas covers for the Western Mail to cover designs and illustrations for leading UK suffragette journal The Common Cause. May also secured various commissions for book illustrations including... Read more »
Jackson Gibbs is an illustrator and animator currently based in New York City. His interest ranges from illustration and motion to design and directing. His work is inspired by early illustration and animation tropes, as well as the humor and beauty found in existentialism and mundane everyday life in New York City.
When cuteness and the Aussie bush combine. We are chuffed to dip into the May Gibbs archives and bring you products celebrating this nostalgic and treasured part of Australian folklore. Paint by numbers kits just got cool. Here is one you will actually want to frame when you're done. Great for mindfulness and chill time. And yes, you can still call yourself an artist! Your Paint by Numbers Kit Includes: 1 x Canvas 1 x Set of Paints 1 x Brush 1 x Set of Instructions The perfect sized Paint By Numbers frame is available here. About May Gibbs May Gibbs is one of Australia’s best loved, classic children’s book writers and artists. May’s deep love of the Australian bush was portrayed in her work, engendering in children her own love of nature. The Gumnut Babies, May’s classic book about Australian bush fairies, was first published in 1916 and was followed by many other Gumnut stories including her famous creations Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. When she died, May Gibbs bequeathed her works to The Northcott Society and Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Through her foresight, May has helped thousands of Australian children living with disability and their families. For more information visit www.maygibbs.org. Additional Info50cm x 40cm (finished size of canvas)Acrylic PaintArtist DesignedBrain TrainingAustralian Owned See more May Gibbs products here.
“It’s hard to tell, hard to say, I don’t know if the bush babies found me or I found the little creatures.” Working first as an illustrator of other author’s books, May found success in 1916 when the first of her own books was published. On 5th December 1916 Gum-nut Babies was published in a booklet format followed... Read more »
Shop our beautiful range of May Gibbs Stationery items featuring Gumnut Babies & Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. Calendars, gift cards, bookmarks, postcards & more.
From the early 1900s, May began contributing to various publications receiving assignments to illustrate for newspapers and publishing houses in London and Perth. May’s work was diverse, from fashion illustrations for the West Australian and Christmas covers for the Western Mail to cover designs and illustrations for leading UK suffragette journal The Common Cause. May also secured various commissions for book illustrations including... Read more »
Shop our beautiful range of May Gibbs Stationery items featuring Gumnut Babies & Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. Calendars, gift cards, bookmarks, postcards & more.
Australian Children's Classics
This adorable vintage print with title text is from the 1985 book "May Gibbs Mother of the Gumnuts - Her Life and Work" and is signed in the plate. Measuring 20.5cm x 29cm (8in x 11.5in), it has text on the reverse and is printed on quality cream paper. It will add charm to baby’s nursery or child’s room and also makes a unique gift for friends and loved ones. Cecilia May Gibbs MBE (1877-1969) was an Australian children's author, illustrator, and cartoonist. She has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations of Australians with her lovable bush characters and fairytale landscapes. Her iconic children's literature and folklore is still popular, holding a special place in the Australian consciousness. Best known for The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Gibbs also wrote and illustrated many other children's books, produced long-running cartoon strips, and a variety of commercial work. A fiercely determined woman, she was Australia's first full-time, professionally trained children's book author and illustrator, developing a uniquely Australian vernacular. In 1955, May Gibbs was appointed Member of the British Empire (MBE) in acknowledgement of her important contribution to children’s literature. Your order will be carefully packed to arrive safely. I will ship ANY number of items from my shop in one package - pay one shipping fee only!
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This adorable vintage print is a title page from the 1985 book "May Gibbs Gumnut Classics - The Famous Gumnut Adventures". Measuring 20.5cm x 29cm (8in x 11.5in), it has an image on the reverse and is printed on quality cream paper. It will add charm to baby’s nursery or child’s room and also makes a unique gift for friends and loved ones. Cecilia May Gibbs MBE (1877-1969) was an Australian children's author, illustrator, and cartoonist. She has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations of Australians with her lovable bush characters and fairytale landscapes. Her iconic children's literature and folklore is still popular, holding a special place in the Australian consciousness. Best known for The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Gibbs also wrote and illustrated many other children's books, produced long-running cartoon strips, and a variety of commercial work. A fiercely determined woman, she was Australia's first full-time, professionally trained children's book author and illustrator, developing a uniquely Australian vernacular. In 1955, May Gibbs was appointed Member of the British Empire (MBE) in acknowledgement of her important contribution to children’s literature. Your order will be carefully packed to arrive safely. I will ship ANY number of items from my shop in one package - pay one shipping fee only!
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Including Little Ragged Blossom and Little Obelia
Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb -- Photo by: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
