Bagpuss illustrator unveils career retrospective (From Darlington and Stockton Times)

Bagpuss illustrator Linda Birch unveils career retrospective

5:02pm Friday 19th October 2012 in News By Stuart Laundy, Reporter (Barnard Castle & Teesdale)

AN artist who found fame with her illustrations for children's programmes such as Bagpuss and Jackanory unveiled a retrospective exhibition of her work at the Bowes Museum tonight (Friday, October 19).

The exhibition features an extensive range of work from Linda Birch's 40-year career.

The Hamsterley-based artist said: “Sometimes I look at stuff I did a long time ago and wonder if it was really me.

“It is like looking back at a path you have trodden and wondering how turnings take you where they did – and I am very happy with the path I have taken.

“My career has given me enormous job satisfaction.”

Now 65, Ms Birch continues her work as an artist, writer – and teacher of a monthly class at the Bowes Museum which looks at historical painting methods.

A preview is being held at the Bowes Museum tonight and the exhibition continues until February 17 next year.