Clare Melinsky (born 1953) is an artist, printmaker, and illustrator who lives in Scotland. She is particularly known for her linocut illustrations.

Early life and education

Melinsky studied Theatre Design at the

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Career

Melinsky's work has been featured in several sets of commemorative Royal Mail stamps. She has designed book covers for forty Penguin Books Shakespeare editions. Melinsky provided linocut illustrations for a 2010 set of signature editions of J.K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter'' series. Melinsky also used linocuts to illustrate the poetry collection ''Poems to Perform'', as well as several gardening books."Our book of the month: Natural Selection by Dan Pearson"
''Gardens Illustrated'', May 9, 2017 Her linocut images are influenced by artists Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious, as well as Hanga Japanese prints.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Melinsky, Clare 1953 births Living people British illustrators British women illustrators