Lawrence Mynott

Lawrence Mynott (born 1 March 1954) is an English book illustrator, designer and portrait painter.

Lawrence Mynott
Born1 March 1954 (1954-03) (age 69)
London, UK
OccupationBook illustrator, designer and portrait painter
NationalityBritish
Website
www.lawrencemynott.com

Biography

Mynott was born in London, UK on 1 March 1954.[1] He graduated from the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art.

Mynott's paintings have enjoyed much commercial interest.[2][3] He has provided illustrations for book covers for Penguin Books. He has also worked with publishers Thames and Hudson.[4] His work has been exhibited at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and at the National Portrait Gallery, London.[5]

His writing has appeared in fashion magazines such as Tatler and Harper's Bazaar.[1] He was featured in the "Games People Play" feature at The Independent in 1998.[6]

Mynott lives with his wife graphic designer Anthea Mynott, in a "whimsical rooftop apartment" in Tangier.[7]

Books
  • Pierre Bergé and Lawrence Mynott, Yves Saint Laurent: A Moroccan Passion, Abrams Books, 2014, ISBN 978-1419713491[8]
  • Tim Walker, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, The Granny Alphabet, illustrated by Lawrence Mynott, Thames & Hudson, 2013, ISBN 978-0500544266[9]

Awards
  • Gold and Silver awards from the D&AD.[5]

References
  1. "Lawrence Mynott". Marybawa.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. "UK antique, collectable & estate live auctions". Invaluable. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  3. "Lawrence Mynott - Auction Images and prices realized for Lawrence Mynott". Askart.com. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  4. "Thames & Hudson USA - Contributor - Lawrence Mynott". Thamesandhudsonusa.com. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  5. "Home". lawrencemynott.com.
  6. Pandora Melly (5 September 1998). "Games People Play: LAWRENCE MYNOTT, 44, PORTRAIT PAINTER - Arts and Entertainment". The Independent. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  7. "The Modern-Day Melting Pot of Tangier". 2 December 2013.
  8. "Yves Saint Laurent: A Moroccan Passion - Fashion - Abrams & Chronicle". Abramsandchronicle.co.uk. 1 October 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  9. One year of books. "One year of books - Tim Walker & Lawrence Mynott, The Granny Alphabet". Oneyearofbooks.tumblr.com. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
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