Lawrence Mynott
British illustrator, designer and portrait painter (born 1954)
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Lawrence Mynott (born 1 March 1954) is an English book illustrator, designer and portrait painter.
Lawrence Mynott | |
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| Born | 1 March 1954 (age 72) London, UK |
| Occupation | Book illustrator, designer and portrait painter |
| Nationality | British |
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Biography
Mynott was born in London, UK on 1 March 1954.[1] He graduated from the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art.
Mynott's paintings have enjoyed much commercial interest.[2][3] He has provided illustrations for book covers for Penguin Books. He has also worked with publishers Thames and Hudson.[4] His work has been exhibited at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and at the National Portrait Gallery, London.[5]
His writing has appeared in fashion magazines such as Tatler and Harper's Bazaar.[1] He was featured in the "Games People Play" feature at The Independent in 1998.[6]
Mynott lives with his wife graphic designer Anthea Mynott, in a "whimsical rooftop apartment" in Tangier.[7]
Books
- Pierre Bergé and Lawrence Mynott, Yves Saint Laurent: A Moroccan Passion, Abrams Books, 2014, ISBN 978-1419713491[8]
- Tim Walker, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, The Granny Alphabet, illustrated by Lawrence Mynott, Thames & Hudson, 2013, ISBN 978-0500544266[9]
Awards
- Gold and Silver awards from the D&AD.[5][better source needed]