Graeme Base

Born in the south of England in 1958, Graeme Base has called Melbourne home since he was eight years old, where he still resides with his wife and three children. Base studied a Diploma in Art (Graphic Design) before working in advertising for a short period. 

He began illustrating children's books before he realised writing his own stories meant he could draw what he wanted rather than other people's visions and stories. He puts it to good fortune that his first poem, My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch (1983) was accepted by the first publisher it went to. Base went on to illustrate and author a number of well-known books that have become staples for children over several decades. Animalia (1986) and The Eleventh Hour (1988) are two such examples. 

Primarily using coloured pencils and watercolour for his artworks, Graeme Base explores themes of imagination when he draws inspiration from the world around him, his travels and his own mind when it’s left to wander. From golden garden snails floating amongst clouds, to anamorphic truck dogs, Base’s stories and illustrations have evolved from his experiences and adventures, whilst the childlike materialisations are true to his dream from a young age to become an artist.

Please contact us if you would like to buy an original painting by Graeme Base or to be notified when we have new available art for sale.

We also stock a range of limited-edition Giclee prints by Graeme Base. 

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