Illustrator Gallery: The Work of Dawn Baker
In this month's illustrator gallery, we're pleased to feature the work of Newfoundland artist Dawn Baker, whose gorgeous images put the spotlight on her home province.
Dawn Baker has been a full-time visual artist and children’s writer since 1992. She grew up in Glenwood, Newfoundland, and has lived in Gander since she was a teenager. Dawn has a bachelor of education (post-secondary) and a certificate in library studies, both from Memorial University, and has served on the board of directors of The Rooms Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador since 2006. Her work has been shortlisted twice for the Writers Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage and History Book Awards, and she was invited to participate in TD Children's Week in 2014.
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From A Newfoundland Christmas, written and illustrated by Dawn Baker.
From Saltwater Joys, written by Wayne Chaulk, illustrated by Dawn Baker
From A Newfoundland Alphabet, by Dawn Baker
From A Newfoundland Adventure, written and illustrated by Dawn Baker
From A Newfoundland Year, written and illustrated by Dawn Baker
From Saltwater Joys, written by Wayne Chaulk, illustrated by Dawn Baker
From A Newfoundland Adventure, written and illustrated by Dawn Baker
All images appear with permission of the publisher.
Books mentioned in this post
Saltwater Joys
“Saltwater Joys” is perhaps one of the most popular and well-known songs to come out of Newfoundland and Labrador. Written by Wayne Chaulk of Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, the song is a celebration of the simple pleasures of outport life.
This beloved song is now available in book form, with Dawn Baker’s stunning illustrations captu …
A Newfoundland Alphabet
From antlers and bakeapples to yarn and a zest for life, Dawn Baker has created a unique alphabet book using words and places commonly associated with Newfoundland and Labrador culture, language, and geography.?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Readers will explore barrens and icebergs, taste Jam Jams and to …
A Newfoundland Adventure
David is delighted to be spending two weeks of his summer vacation with his cousins Richard and Heather in Little Heart’s Ease. One day while exploring the seashore, the trio comes across a mysterious cave opening. A glow up ahead catches their attention, and they make their way in to investigate. What they find on the other side is a step back i …
A Newfoundland Year
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Who was quite a proud Newfoundlander,
With pictures and rhymes,
She shared her good times,
In this book, through which you can meander.
A Newfoundland Year takes readers through the twelve months of the year in ?xml:namespace prefix="st1 …
Saltwater Joys
“Saltwater Joys” is perhaps one of the most popular and well-known songs to come out of Newfoundland and Labrador. Written by Wayne Chaulk of Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, the song is a celebration of the simple pleasures of outport life.
This beloved song is now available in book form, with Dawn Baker’s stunning illustrations captu …