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Car in garage, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
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Car in garage, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Car in garage, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952. The writer, artist, poet, and illustrator Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) was one of her tutors, and her style of drawing was also influenced by other British illustrators such as Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake and Edward Bawden. Markham spent time in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy, and also visited Rome, sketching classical buildings. After graduating from Central, she worked as a graphic designer, producing book illustrations, cartoons for comics, menus and programmes. She gave up her promising career however when she got married in 1957. Middle-class women at that time were expected to devote their energies to bringing up children and running the home, and despite her obvious talent, she lacked the confidence to return to illustration. Her portfolio remained in the family attic for many years, but now her work is published here for the first time
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This print titled "Car in garage, c1950" captures a nostalgic glimpse into the past. Created by the talented Shirley Markham, this piece showcases her exceptional skills as a graphic designer and illustrator. Markham's artistic journey began at the prestigious Central School of Art in London, where she studied under renowned artist Mervyn Peake and drew inspiration from British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. During her time in Italy's Dolomite Mountains and Rome, Markham sketched classical buildings that further influenced her unique style of drawing. After graduating from Central, she embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer, creating stunning book illustrations, comics cartoons, menus, and programs. However promising her professional path seemed to be, societal expectations for middle-class women during that era led Markham to make an unfortunate decision. In 1957 she got married and chose to prioritize raising children and managing household responsibilities over pursuing her passion for illustration. Despite possessing undeniable talent in her craft, self-doubt prevented her from returning to it. For years after giving up on her dreams of becoming an illustrator again; Markham's remarkable portfolio remained hidden away in the family attic until now. Today we are privileged to unveil these previously unseen works that showcase Shirley Markham's immense talent for the first time ever – not for commercial use but purely for appreciation of artistry and heritage preservation purposes.
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