Werner Zimmermann divides his time between working on books, his art and teaching life drawing to animation students. Born in Austria, he grew up in southern Ontario, where he discovered in Grade 2 a love of art and a deep dislike of books and reading.
Though a resident of Guelph Ontario, his true love is for the north, where he acted as printmaking advisor to the Inuit of Povungnituk and other Northern Quebec Inuit communities. No longer in the north, he still finds inspiration in winter and snow having written and illustrated the popular book 'Snow Day'.
He has toured extensively across the country, giving presentations in schools and libraries and speaking at conferences.
Werner still maintains a studio on the Bruce Peninsula, a place where he finds a bit of the landscape and sea shore of most parts of Canada.
His most recent work in children's books are the illustrations for Jean Little's Listen Said the Donkey.
As for reading and love of books, he's now thoroughly hooked on books.
PUBLICATIONS:
Pirates of Captain McKee / Whatever You Do, Don't Go Near That Canoe illust.. Scho,
Pippin the Christmas Pig (illustration). Scholastic, 2003
Interactive presentation of the creative process from idea to finished work, bringing many original examples of each stage. Included is a demonstration of drawing principles from shapes to characters. Each presentation it tailored to the age of the audience. For more info see the web site or bookings@wernerzimmermann.ca or info@ wernerzimmermann.ca
Workshop Description:
Workshop a)'FROM STICK FIGURE to SUPERHERO'
Takes the students through the stages of creation of characters from the essential simple elements to the finished work.
Grades 3<
Durations: min. half day.
Workshop b) 'CREATIVE BOOK CHALLENGE'
Students divided into groups comprised of AUTHOR, ILLUSTRATOR, EDITOR, & ART DIRECTOR and given the challenge of working together to write, illustrate and produce the story and pictures of a children's books.
A highly charged creative atmosphere in which students learn the role of each position in publishing, and the importance of working together while respecting and valuing each other's talents. Most rewarding aspect of the workshop is the discovery of talents many never knew they had.
Begins with the signing of contracts, and ends with the presentation of awards. An Experience never forgotten.
Grades 5<
Duration: Full Day
