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Francisco Miranda

Francisco Miranda recently received the Pictoplasma Residency Award from The General Public Gallery in Berlin, where his superb work has received great critical acclaim. Here are some photographs from the exhibition, click here to see the animation Francisco created in celebration of his residency.

Francisco Miranda is represented by New Division
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Kilian Eng for Mondo Posters

Kilian has been working with the brilliant Mondo again. This time on a poster for everyone's favourite 'Game Of Thrones' series, commissioned as part of their annual SXSW show. And also, the now SOLD OUT Argo poster, based on the the made up Sci-fi film that features in the film.

Killian Eng is represented by Debut Art

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Serge Seidlitz for Barclaycard

Barclaycard Unwind promises a 'Smileaday' every day for 365 days with a new smile inducing doodle by Serge Seidlitz. The function of the website is to promote gigs, festivals and other fun prizes. See here for more smiles - http://smileaday.barclaycardunwind.com/

Serge Seidlitz is represented by Debut Art

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Maggie Thatcher illustrations for The Times, by Matthew Cook

Matthew Cook was asked to illustrate the milestones throughout Margaret Thatcher’s life for The Times’ piece ‘The Long Road from Grantham’. Matthew’s sensitive use of tone in his beautiful watercolour illustrations give amazing detail and create a set of stunning illustrations to mark the late PM’s life. Matthew Cook is represented by The Artworks

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Kate Forrester’s Royal Tin for M&S

Kate Forrester was asked by Marks and Spencers to illustrate another gorgeous commemorative tin for them. This time celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation on the 2nd June. The tin is out now in M&S stores so hurry down to get yours so you can add it to your collection and prepare to watch the celebrations in style with a nice cup of tea and biscuit from your very own Royal tin! Kate Forrester is represented by The Artworks

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Debbie Powell Illustrates ‘Good to Go’ range for Waitrose

Debbie Powell was asked by Waitrose to illustrate lots of  yummy new products for the launch of their new ’Good to Go’ range. Debbie’s use of simple graphic shapes and bold colours make the ingredients really stand out and easily identifiable for the consumer. Her lovely handwritten text and screen printed textures give the illustrations a wholesome handmade feel. Debbie Powell is represented by The Artworks

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Neal Layton: Mammoth Academy TV Series in Development

We're very excited to spread the news that Neal Layton's Mammoth Academy series is being developed into a children's TV series. Montreal based Sardine Productions, in partnership with Ontario's public educational media organisation TVO, plan to produce 52, eleven minute programmes for pre-schoolers.
Neal's fiction series, published by Hodder, is about Woolly mammoths Oscar and Arabella, along with their many friends, who embark on an exciting adventures at school. The Mammoth Academy is a place where learning means mucking about and getting your paws, trunk, woolly hair and tail into the thick of things and deliciously dirty! Neal has written and illustrated four books in the series to date.
Patricia Ellingson, TVO's Creative Head of Children & Parent's Media says "Mammoth is full of whimsy, heart and 'makes you think.' Every story encourages the audience to wonder, question and investigate the world around them."
Neal Layton is represented by Arena
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Alex T Smith’s Ella and Primrose Now on Me Books

Me Books have just launched Alex T Smith's enhanced ebook editions of Ella and Primrose, narrated by actress and comedian Lucy Porter. Me Books have developed a special patented ‘draw and record’ technology allowing children to create interactive hotspots and record their own narration and sounds. The result is a brilliantly entertaining new way for families to enjoy reading stories together. These unique and personal editions can then be saved and treasured for years to come.

“Me Books have really brought my books to life with Lucy Porter’s exciting and very funny narration. I hope little readers (and big ones) have as much fun with these stories as I had creating them and working alongside the Me Books team.” Alex T Smith (represented by Arena)

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Just Published: Thomas Flintham’s illustrations for The Last Wild

Thomas Flintham was commissioned by Quercus Fiction to illustrate The Last Wild by Piers Torday. This is an adventure novel about an extraordinary boy called Kester, who’s life is transformed by a flock of excited pigeons who are talking to him, he realizes his life will never be the same again. The pigeons fly Kester to a wild place where the last creatures in the land have survived. A wise stag needs Kester’s help, and together they must embark on a great journey. Thomas brought the characters to life for the cover design and created their world on the black and white interior map and used his stylish hand rendered type for the title and blurb.  Thomas Flintham is represented by Arena

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