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Patty Gallinger

Illustrator

#2-1588 Kerns Road
Burlington, Ontario
L7P 3A7
Phone: (905) 319-9028
Email: pattygallinger@sympatico.ca

Biography

Rumour has it she was born with a pencil in her hand. At the age of two Patty was already practicing her drawing skills, on old grocery bags, newspapers, cardboard boxes, anything she could find. Creating is just something she has always done.

Her professional career began as an award winning wildlife painter (Chrysler Search for Canadian Wildlife Artist Competition, Overall Best of Birds Div.) In 1987 The Oakville Beaver considered her solo landscape exhibit as one of the best shows for that year. Shortly after, seeking new skills and opportunities, Patty entered Sheridan College, Interpretive Design and Illustration Program. After graduating she spent a number of years as a book designer and then, with the arrival of her two children, returned to both her earliest and latest love, that of painting and illustrating children.

Published Works

32-Page Picture Books

Yesterday's Santa and the Chanukah Miracle, Sarah Hartt-Snowbell, Napoleon Publishing 2002
My Mannequins, Napoleon Publishing 2000

Black and White Illustrated Books

Believing in Books - The Story of Lillian Smith, Sydell Waxman, Napoleon Publishing 2002
Muslim Child, Rukhsana Khan, Napoleon Publishing (Cdn. version 1999), Albert Whitman & Co. (U.S. version 2002)

Young Adult Novel and Educational Covers

Finding My Own Way, Peggy Dymond Leavey, Napoleon Publishing 2001
A Circle In Time, Peggy Dymond Leavey, Napoleon Publishing 1997
Windows on the Past - (Tapestry - A Cdn. Social Studies Program), Rod Peturson, Bob Shields, Harcourt Brace Canada 1997
Dream Dad, Holly Haggarty, Napoleon Publishing 1996

Poster And Educational Illustration

Science Everywhere Series 2000, Harcourt Brace Canada
Heroes - (Tapestry - A Cdn. Social Studies Program), Harcourt Brace Canada 1997
Celebrations - (Tapestry - A Cdn. Social Studies Program), Harcourt Brace Canada 1996
Mechanical Minds - Harcourt Brace Canada 1996

Other Memberships

SCBWI
Sheridan College alumni

Available For

Library and school presentations in the Halton area.