Britta Teckentrup

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Britta Teckentrup is a German artist. She is primarily known as a children's book author and illustrator, having published more than 70 titles, which have been published in more than 20 countries. [1]

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Early life and education

Teckentrup was born in Hamburg, Germany, and raised in Wuppertal. [2] In 1988, she moved London to study at St Martin's College and the Royal College of Art. [2]

Career

Teckentrup has published more than 70 books, most of which are children's books, which she both authors and illustrates. She is well-known for her book The Memory Tree. [3]

She did not set out to become a children's book illustrator; instead, she had a children's book publisher approach her at her degree show and invite her to illustrate books. [4]

Her illustrations include paint, cut paper, and digital collage. [5] In her early career, she worked exclusively by cutting paper with nail scissors. [4] In later work, she starts with physical paper, then scans them in and uses layers and textures in Photoshop. [2] Many of her books include cut-outs or peepholes. [6]

Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, art fairs, and workshops worldwide. She has received numerous awards for her work. [5]

Personal life

Teckentrup lived in England for many years, but now lives in Berlin, Germany, with her husband, son, and cat. [2]

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References

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