LATEST NEWS: BBC Interview with Martin


           
Martin Aitchison

Artist and Illustrator
           
 


Martin Aitchison has had a long and successful career as an illustrator for children - most notably for The Eagle magazine, between 1952 and 1963 and for Ladybird Books, from 1963 until 1990.

Martin Aitchison

The BBC Television programme 'See Hear' recently featured an interview with Martin Aitchison, in which he talks about his life, his work during the war, and illustrating for The Eagle and Ladybird Books. Original Ladybird artwork of a similar era was recently featured on The Antiques Roadshow, on BBC TV.

The most recent exhibition of Martin's work took place this July (2008) at Newby Hall, N. Yorkshire. This exhibition featured original artwork produced for Ladybird Books from the 60s to the 80s and was very well received.

On this website You will find more information about Martin Aitchison, details of pieces of original Ladybird artwork available, prices and how to buy, and links to related sites of interest.