Bobri – strip
graphic novel · First published 2024
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Peter Škerl (born 1973) is a Slovenian graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist. He graduated in visual communications design from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design at the University of Ljubljana and has worked as a self-employed cultural creator since 2002. His career is centered primarily on illustration for children's and young-adult books. He co-created the standalone graphic adaptation Bobri with writer Tadej Golob.
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Standalone graphic work co-created by Peter Škerl and Tadej Golob.
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graphic novel · 2024
Frequently asked questions about Peter Škerl
Who is Peter Škerl?
Peter Škerl (born 1973) is a Slovenian graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist, best known for his work in children’s illustration.
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Where did Peter Škerl study, and when did he begin working professionally?
He studied visual communications design at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design at the University of Ljubljana. He has worked as a self-employed cultural creator since 2002.
What kind of art is Peter Škerl known for?
Škerl primarily illustrates children’s books, combining painting techniques to create imaginative, emotionally expressive images. He has also contributed to theatre and puppet performances.
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What influences Peter Škerl’s artistic style?
He was initially interested in comics and animated films, then drew strongly on painting and its history during his studies. He has also identified childhood, nature, colour, and the deeper layers of stories as important sources for his work.
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What awards and international recognition has Peter Škerl received?
He won the Hinko Smrekar Award in 2012 and the Levstik Award in 2013, and has received multiple Kristina Brenkova Awards and a Hinko Smrekar Plaque. His work has also appeared on the IBBY Honour List and The White Ravens, with nominations for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.
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