Andrew Plant

Illustrator, Author

Andrew trained as a zoologist before discovering he preferred painting and writing about animals rather than dissecting them! Although he still loves being a science educator, he also designs, choreographs, and directs student theatre. A scientific artist, or an artistic scientist!

Where were you born?

Melbourne.

What other jobs have you had?

Theatre set designer, choreographer and director. Science educator.

What themes are recurring in your work?

The wonder of the natural world, both living and prehistoric. The fragility of endangered species.

What have been the highlights of your career?

Getting my first book published as author and illustrator – Could a Tyrannosaurus play Table Tennis?

Where have your works been published?

Australia, New Zealand, USA, South Korea, UK

What are you passionate about?

Conservation of the natural world for our children.

Haven’t I seen you before?

I’ve taught at many schools and libraries both around Australia and overseas (China and France), and my mug pops up in newspapers occasionally!

Anything else you’d like to share with us?

I’ve recently taken the big step and am working on a book about people, not dinosaurs or echidnas. I think humans are the most difficult animals to paint, at least for me, so it has been a real challenge!

You can see samples of my illustrations and of the murals I have made at my website, www.andrewplant.com.