Irene Luxbacher
After graduating with a degree in Art History from Queen’s University, Irene studied Fine Art (specifically drawing and painting) at Emily Carr College of Art and Design.
Irene has a background in art education and has lead visual arts workshops for more than 17 years in Public schools in Toronto and at The Avenue Road Arts School. Both the Jumbo Books and the Starting Art Series have received much critical acclaim and reviews from librarians, teachers and parents.
Irene was a finalist in 2009 for a Governor General’s Award for her illustrations found in The Imaginary Garden.
Irene lives in Toronto, Canada where she is currently working on new paintings, illustrations and picture books.
Irene has a background in art education and has lead visual arts workshops for more than 17 years in Public schools in Toronto and at The Avenue Road Arts School. Both the Jumbo Books and the Starting Art Series have received much critical acclaim and reviews from librarians, teachers and parents.
Irene was a finalist in 2009 for a Governor General’s Award for her illustrations found in The Imaginary Garden.
Irene lives in Toronto, Canada where she is currently working on new paintings, illustrations and picture books.
