The Chinese-Dutch artist has been greatly honored for his illustrations, which have influenced contemporary Dutch illustrators. He has won three Golden Brushes and his interactive picture book “Where is the Cake?” was awarded the 2005 Woutertje Pieterse Prize. In addition, he received the prestigious Max Velthuijsprijs in 2010, the most important Dutch lifetime achievement award for illustrators.
While initially starting out as a comic book artist, Thé Tjong King is best known as a draftsman and illustrator. A true storyteller at heart, he needs a narrative in order to create his art. He has even created several (picture) books without any text, fully allowing himself to unleash his imagination in his illustrations. His narrative drawings are filled with action, a blend of intricate details and seemingly naive depictions that have made his work immensely popular.
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