About Quentin Blake
Quentin Blake greeting cards feature the instantly recognisable illustrations of Sir Quentin Saxby Blake CBE, one of Britain's most beloved and influential illustrators. Born in 1932, Blake has illustrated over 300 books throughout his remarkable career, most famously creating the iconic images for 18 of Roald Dahl's children's books including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, Matilda, and The Twits. Blake's distinctive style—characterised by expressive, energetic line drawings with warm watercolour washes—has become part of the fabric of British cultural life. His characters appear on everything from greeting cards to hospital walls and the National Gallery, and are among the most instantly recognisable images in the world. The illustrations capture joy, mischief, and humanity in a way that resonates with both children and adults. The recognition of Blake's contribution to children's literature and illustration is substantial. He was appointed the first ever Children's Laureate from 1999 to 2001, and won the prestigious international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2002—the highest recognition available to creators of children's books. He was awarded a CBE and later a knighthood for his services to illustration. Greeting cards featuring Quentin Blake's artwork are published by Woodmansterne and other licensed publishers, bringing his warmth and wit to birthday, Christmas, and congratulations cards. Available at major UK retailers including Tesco, these cards offer a special way to celebrate occasions with artwork that has touched generations of readers around the world.

