James Foley
| Name | James Foley |
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| Email Address | james@jamesfoley.com.au |
| Profession | Writer/Illustrator |
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| Country | Australia |
| State | WA |
| Website | http://www.jamesfoley.com.au |
| Biography | James Foley lives in Perth. He enjoys working in traditional and digital media, and is particularly passionate about picture books, cartoons, comics and graphic novels. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Behavioural Science 2006, Notre Dame University. AWARDS 2009: Shortlisted in the CYA Conference Competition, picture book category. 2007: 'The Rigger' Award for Outstanding Contribution to WA Cartooning (Australian Cartoonists' Association). EXPERIENCE 2007-present: cartoon and illustration workshops in schools, libraries, children's hospitals and youth centres. 2007: WA President of the Australian Cartoonists' Association. 2003-present: producing weekly full-colour cover illustrations for WA's 'Quokka' newspaper. 2003-present: freelance illustrations, graphic design and caricatures for private and corporate clients. 2001-2002: studied primary teaching at Curtin University. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2003-present: member of the Australian Cartoonists' Association. 2009-present: member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. 2009-present: member of the Australian Society of Authors. |
| Publication History | The Last Viking. Written by Norman Jorgensen, illustrated by James Foley. Fremantle Press, June 2011 |
