Illustrator Wendy Hoile dies aged 77
Artist Wendy Hoile, whose vibrant work graced major publications and the cover of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka's memoir, has passed away. Discover her remarkable journey from music to illustration.
Artist Wendy Hoile, whose vibrant work graced major publications and the cover of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka's memoir, has passed away. Discover her remarkable journey from music to illustration.
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