Irene Luxbacher
Irene Luxbacher (born December 10, 1970 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian artist, an author and children's book illustrator. After graduating with a degree in Art History from Queen's University, she studied Fine Art (specifically drawing and painting) at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. She has a background in art education and has led visual arts workshops 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, particularly homeschooling parents. Irene  was a finalist for the 2009 Governor General's Awards for her illustrations found in "The Imaginary Garden" published by Kids Can Press (text by Andrew Larsen). Irene lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Awards. The Imaginary Garden 123 I Can Paint! 123 I Can Sculpt! The Jumbo Book of Art The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art