Studied architecture but then graduated in Visual Communication in Wizo Academy of Design in Haifa, Israel. Worked for a while as an animator but eventually became an illustrator. Uses acrylic on paper or board, sometimes combined with collage. Teaches illustration and once in a while lectures about her work in design schools and academies. Lives and works in Tel Aviv. Awards and publications: 2015 – Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators #57 2014 – 3X3 Illustration Annual Pro Show 2014 – Society of Illustrators Annual #56 2014 – Communication Arts Illustration Annual #55 2013 – Premio Laura Orvieto 2013 – 3X3 Illustration Annual Pro Show 2013 – Society of Illustrators Annual #55 2012 – Premio Napoli 2012 – 3X3 Illustration Annual Pro Show 2012 – Communication Arts Illustration Annual #53 2012 – Society of Illustrators Annual #54 2011 – 3X3 Illustration Annual Pro Show 2010 – 3X3 Illustration Annual Pro Show 2010 – Israel Museum Award for children’s books illustration, gold medal 2010 – IBBY Honor Award 2010 – Bologna Illustrators Exhibition 2009 – 3X3 Illustration Annual Pro Show 2008 – The Original Art Show – Society of Illustrators children’s books exhibition 2008 – Communication Arts Illustration Annual #49 2008 – Israel Museum Award for children’s books illustration, silver medal 2006 – Society of Illustrators Annual #48 2006 – Israel Museum Award for children’s books illustration, silver medal 2005 – bologna Children’s Books Fair – Illustrating Andersen 2004 – Applied Arts Illustration Annual 2004 – Communication Arts Illustration Annual #45 (http://www.ofra-amit.com/about/)

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