NOUREDDIN ZARRINKELK
Interestingly, Iranian illustrator, Zarrinkelk, received a degree in pharmacology in 1961. 13 years later, he established the first school for animation in Tehran, and hence has been dubbed the "Father of Animation" in Iran.
He's known for his illustration of children's books...but I find that his pieces are probably just as magical, enchanting and endearing to adults as they are to kids. Humorous, quirky and at the same time, undeniably delicate.
Also, I can't help but question if there are some deeper (political? social?) themes in some of his work. Take a look at that second illustration....
Both of the above works were published in The Crows in 1970.
Here's an animated piece called A Playground for Baboush:
Also, here's a pretty cool interview that gives insight into his transition from the world of pharmacology to that of art and design.
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