Donna Gynell

Donna Gynell is an Illustrator living in Adelaide. Born and raised in country South Australia where her first important role model (besides her parents) was a high school art teacher. She studied Graphic Design and Illustration in Adelaide at TAFE and Uni SA in the 1980's, where the second role model, another teacher, introduced her to the world of children's books and narrative illustration. She has worked as a freelance illustrator for graphic designers, advertising agencies, and publishers.

Her current role models are her three children, who teach her everything about everything and have all made guest appearances in her books.