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'''Ian Long''' is an author and artist known for his contributions to [[Blob Tree]], a visual communication tool created in collaboration with Pip Wilson in the early 1980s.

== Early life and education ==

Ian Charles Long was born in Birmingham in 1965 to Sidney and Doreen. After completing 17 years as a primary school teacher, Long moved into full time work creating Blob Tree products with Pip Wilson.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ian Long |url=https://www.greenbelt.org.uk/artists/ian-long/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Greenbelt |language=en-GB}}</ref> Little else is known about Ian Long's early life and education. However, his passion for art and communication played a significant role in his career.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

== Career ==

Long's career centers around his work with Blob Tree. He created the Blob Tree image and developed various Blob Tree products and tools. These tools have been recognised for their ability to facilitate meaningful communication and touch the hearts of individuals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BHP |first=Pip Wilson |title=THE BLOB TREE - ALL you need to know. |url=https://www.pipwilson.com/2004/11/blob-tree_110181146915869209.html |access-date=2023-09-04}}</ref>

Long's contributions to Blob Tree include advancements in its development and adaptations for different populations. He has also collaborated with other artists, authors, and organizations in the field of visual communication and art therapy.

== Notable works ==

Ian Long's notable works include:

1. ''The Big Book of Blob Trees'' (2017).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Wilson |first=Pip |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CyBWDwAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=The+Blob+Tree&hl=en |title=The Big Book of Blob Trees |last2=Long |first2=Ian |date=2018-04-17 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-351-11337-3 |language=en}}</ref>

This book features 70 different Blob trees that can be used as prompts to explore feelings.

2. ''Blob Life'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Long |first1=Ian |last2=Wilson |first2=Pip |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47XdAwAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=The+Blob+Tree&hl=en |title=Blob Life |date=2012-07-25 |publisher=Lulu.com |isbn=978-1-291-00314-7 |language=en}}</ref>

This book looks at the journey of life which we all take from birth through to death and beyond. It covers many of the aspects of life using key aspects - birthdays, families, death, driving, shopping, holidays, school, home etc.

== Awards and recognition ==

Long has received recognition for his contributions to the Blob Tree. While specific awards and honors are not available, his work has had a significant impact on the field of visual communication and has been well-received by professionals and individuals alike.

== Legacy ==

Long's legacy lies in his creation and development of Blob Tree. His innovative approach to visual communication has touched the lives of many, facilitating meaningful connections and fostering emotional expression.

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[[Category:21st-century British male writers]]

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[[Category:People from Birmingham, West Midlands]]