Lawrence Mynott Explained
Lawrence Mynott (born 1 March 1954) is an English book illustrator, designer and portrait painter.
Biography
Mynott was born in London, UK on 1 March 1954.[1] He graduated from the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art.
Mynott's paintings have enjoyed much commercial interest.[2] [3] He has provided illustrations for book covers for Penguin Books. He has also worked with publishers Thames and Hudson.[4] His work has been exhibited at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and at the National Portrait Gallery, London.[5]
His writing has appeared in fashion magazines such as Tatler and Harper's Bazaar.[1] He was featured in the "Games People Play" feature at The Independent in 1998.[6]
Mynott lives with his wife graphic designer Anthea Mynott, in a "whimsical rooftop apartment" in Tangier.[7]
Books
- Pierre Bergé and Lawrence Mynott, Yves Saint Laurent: A Moroccan Passion, Abrams Books, 2014, [8]
- Tim Walker, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, The Granny Alphabet, illustrated by Lawrence Mynott, Thames & Hudson, 2013, [9]
Awards
- Gold and Silver awards from the D&AD.[5]
References
- Web site: Lawrence Mynott . Marybawa.com . 25 May 2015.
- Web site: UK antique, collectable & estate live auctions . Invaluable . 21 March 2015.
- Web site: Lawrence Mynott - Auction Images and prices realized for Lawrence Mynott . Askart.com . 21 March 2015.
- Web site: Thames & Hudson USA - Contributor - Lawrence Mynott . Thamesandhudsonusa.com . 21 March 2015.
- Web site: Home . lawrencemynott.com.
- News: Pandora Melly . Games People Play: LAWRENCE MYNOTT, 44, PORTRAIT PAINTER - Arts and Entertainment . The Independent . 1998-09-05 . 21 March 2015.
- Web site: The Modern-Day Melting Pot of Tangier. 2 December 2013.
- Web site: Yves Saint Laurent: A Moroccan Passion - Fashion - Abrams & Chronicle . Abramsandchronicle.co.uk . 2014-10-01 . 21 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402165846/http://www.abramsandchronicle.co.uk/books/fashion/9781419713491-yves-saint-laurent-a-moroccan-passion . 2 April 2015 . dead .
- Web site: One year of books . One year of books - Tim Walker & Lawrence Mynott, The Granny Alphabet . Oneyearofbooks.tumblr.com . 21 March 2015.
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