Great cover, most likely by Tom Tierney. Early 1970s book with cover and inside art by Tom Tierney. He was the main illustrator for Winnie the Pooh for over fifteen years. nterestingly, he as one of the court room sketch artists during the Charles Manson murder trial. As of 2010, Richard was retired and living on ranch. His biography has no mention of Barbie. Tom Tierney was another artist who illustrated Barbie coloring books. Tom was born in Beaumont, Texas and moved to New York after school with both his supportive parents. His father became his manager, as he was a very sought-after illustrator, at a time when all the store newspaper ads were illustrated. Tom was so roficient and o lar that both acys and Gimbels used his artwork - often in the same week! Tom was also working nights as a nightclub singer - a demonstration of his multi-talents. He began his love a air ith a er dolls hen he gifted his mother with a set, and she showed it Another cover most likely done by Tom Tierney. 38 SUMMER 2019