Artist, Illustrator. He began his career as an artist, becoming headmaster of Luton Art School in England. He was given the British "Prix de Rome" for his sculptures. After returning to America, he turned to illustration, doing work for "The New Yorker." His first book illustrations were for E.B. White's "Stuart Little." This was such a success that he became a full time illustrator of children's books. Williams is perhaps best known for illustrating most of Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie" books. He also illustrated George Selden's "The Cricket in Times Square," Margery Sharp's "The Rescuers," and Margaret Wise Brown's "The Sailor Dog." He also illustrated "Charlotte's Web" (by E.B. White), a Newbery Honor Book in 1953, using his daughter Fiona as the model for 'Fern,' the little girl.
Williams was married three times and had 5 daughters: Fiona, Bettina, Jessica, Estryn, Dilys, and a son: Dylan.
Williams was married three times and had 5 daughters: Fiona, Bettina, Jessica, Estryn, Dilys, and a son: Dylan.
Artist, Illustrator. He began his career as an artist, becoming headmaster of Luton Art School in England. He was given the British "Prix de Rome" for his sculptures. After returning to America, he turned to illustration, doing work for "The New Yorker." His first book illustrations were for E.B. White's "Stuart Little." This was such a success that he became a full time illustrator of children's books. Williams is perhaps best known for illustrating most of Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie" books. He also illustrated George Selden's "The Cricket in Times Square," Margery Sharp's "The Rescuers," and Margaret Wise Brown's "The Sailor Dog." He also illustrated "Charlotte's Web" (by E.B. White), a Newbery Honor Book in 1953, using his daughter Fiona as the model for 'Fern,' the little girl.
Williams was married three times and had 5 daughters: Fiona, Bettina, Jessica, Estryn, Dilys, and a son: Dylan.
Williams was married three times and had 5 daughters: Fiona, Bettina, Jessica, Estryn, Dilys, and a son: Dylan.
Bio by: Jennifer M.
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