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The Flying Bath

Awaited with anticipation is the new children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson, sumptuously illustrated by David Roberts and published by Macmillan Children's Books. 
This is the third book on which the dream team has worked together,  and it's looking like another resounding success. 
David, who has worked for many well known authors such as Philip Ardagh, Daren King, Jacqueline Wilson, Tom Baker and Chris Priestly also has an exhibition taking place later this month, which will show and display his recent artworks. The exhibition will be at Manor House Art Gallery and Museum in Ilkley

David Roberts is represented by Artist Partners

The Flying Bath (illustrator)

Nick Chaffe For Lonely Planet

Nick Chaffe was delighted to be asked to illustrate this years incarnation of Lonely Planet's iconic summer notebook. Nick, a keen traveler himself, was chosen for the project for his fresh unique style, he decorated the journal with travel inspired quotes in his trademark typographic style.

Nick Chaffe is represented by Meilklejohn

Nick Chaffe For Lonely Planet (illustrator)

Call for entries – The Prize for Illustration 2015 – 4 weeks left to enter!

The Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with London Transport Museum is delighted to announce that submissions are now welcome for The Prize for Illustration 2015. This year the theme is London Places and Spaces.

Call for entries – The Prize for Illustration 2015 – 4 weeks left to enter! (Events)

London has inspired countless great works of art, each reflecting aspects of the City?s unique character and qualities. The Prize for Illustration 2015 looks to continue this tradition by taking the theme of London Places and Spaces and invites submissions from illustrators throughout the world.

Each City space, however large or small, has its own distinct personality and uses, by all sorts of people for all sorts of activities. Grand scale architecture or wildlife oasis; internationally famous or local and secret; places for commerce, work, leisure and living. Contemporary architecture, historic treasures, and the vernacular; rivers,

Image by Erica Sturlareservoirs and wetlands. Imaginary or real, past or present, the only essential element is London.

The aim of The Prize for Illustration 2015 competition is to attract artwork for display that is colourful, inspiring and celebrates a vibrant, multi-layered London. Entrants are invited to visually capture an iconic or lesser known place in a single image. We want to see the quiet and contemplative to the crowded and loud, the imaginary or real to the past or present. Any place or space that is part of this amazing City and how we use it is welcome – your imagination is the limit.

Impress the jury with your illustrated interpretation of a London place or space and be in with a chance of having your work displayed at the famous London Transport Museum and winning the top prize.

Prizes will be awarded in three levels: First prize: £2000 and display of the winning image on a London Transport Museum poster Second prize: £1000 Third prize: £750

There is also the possibility that your shortlisted image will be featured on merchandise sold in London Transport Museum?s shop.

The competition is open to illustrators and students of illustration throughout the world. The top 100 entries selected by a panel of judges will be displayed in an exhibition at London Transport Museum that will open from May and run until August 2015. The winners will be announced at a private award ceremony that will take place in early May 2015.

The deadline for entry to The Prize for Illustration 2015 competition is the 28th September 2014.

For Terms and Conditions please contact the AOI   info@theaoi.com 

Tado’s first book published by Scholastic.

It's been several years in the making, but we're very proud to announce that Tado's first picture book 'Monster Trucks: The Big Race' was published on July 3rd and is now available in all good bookshops.

Written by Jon Hinton and published by Scholastic Children's Books, The Big Race is the first in a new series of fast-paced, big-wheeled racing romps that follow Bolt, Chunk, Roxy, Fizz, Newton and Masher as they rev off on exciting adventures in a crazy world full of fun, laughter and a few spills along the way.

Tado is represented by Debut Art

Tado’s first book published by Scholastic. (illustrator)

Alejandro Colucci: Robin Hobb: Fool’s Assassin

Alejandro Colucci has the honour of illustrating the US covers for Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy and also her new book: Fool's Assassin, published by Del Rey this month.

Almost two decades ago, Robin Hobb's acclaimed Assassin's Apprentice, introduced the world to the characters of FitzChilvalry Farseer and his friend the Fool. The Farseer Trilogy broke exciting new ground in the fantasy genre and launched Hobb's career. She has gone onto write many other bestselling series but has returned to her beloved character Fitz with this gripping new chapter in the saga. Fool's Assassin is the first book in the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy and we're really looking forward to seeing Alejandro's illustrations for the rest of the series.

Alejandro Colucci  is represented by Arena

Alejandro Colucci: Robin Hobb: Fool’s Assassin (illustrator)

New Work: The Art of Fred Gambino: Dark Shepherd

Fred Gambino's new collection of concept art, illustrations, speed painting, book covers and sketches is published by Titan Books this month. The Art of Fred Gambino: Dark Shepherd, show's off Fred's talent for creating epic and atmospheric out-of-this-world environments and space hardware. This impressive art book is more than a collection of commissioned work, it also unveils a personal science fiction screenplay, Dark Shepherd, that he's been developing for the last few years.

Fred Gambino is represented by Arena

New Work: The Art of Fred Gambino: Dark Shepherd (illustrator)

 

New Fantasy Illustrator: Mélanie Delon

Arena Illustration is very proud to welcome a new illustrator to their list,  Mélanie Delon. French born Mélanie, is quickly becoming one of the hot new fantasy illustrators to watch out for. She works primarily in Photoshop, digitally painting with a drawing tablet to create stunningly realistic portraits which are both mysterious and emotive. Her paintings have featured in many publications worldwide and she is a regular contributor to Imagine FX magazine.

New Fantasy Illustrator: Mélanie Delon (illustrator)

 

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