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.

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

“Tricked You” tales

We are proud to show you the latest from Javier Joaquin, who has completed characterful illustrations for Pearson's Bug Club 'Tricked You' tales, featuring stories from around the World. We just love Javier's new style with its vibrant colour and bold mark making, which complimented the stories perfectly, bring them to life with a bang! This new approach in Javier's art has already started turning heads, gaining him a whole new legion of fans, so check out his contemporary work today!

Javier Joaquin is represented by the Organisation

Drunken

Stuart Easton has recently been commissioned to illustrate a short story entitled : Drunken
"Drunken" is a quirky unusual folk tale set on the outskirts of a fictional Eastern European village. The main character is a drunken chap who travels to the edge of town to secretly drink his wine and share the dregs with the local birds.
The illustration was initially hand drawn, then coloured and aged using Photoshop
Stewart Easton is teacher, illustrator, and embroiderer represented by Artist Partners

Sarah Perkins book jacket illustration

This beautiful illustration by Sarah Perkins features on the cover of the Kashmir Shawl by Rosie Thomas, and is out now, published in Norway by Juritzen Forlag.

Sarah Perkins is represented by Eastwing.

The Tatler yearly Restaurant guide

The Tatler yearly Restaurant guide is a highly sought after supplement, and Jon Rogers was selected to illustrate these stylish page headers along with 30 drop ins.  The style was liked so much they are now using it for all their future  supplements.

Jon Rogers is represented by Phosphor Art

Saga Magazine

American illustrator Bill Garland, was commissioned by Saga magazine to paint this beautiful sunny relaxed scene, depicting aged Greeks enjoying a slower pace of life. Bill’s Californian laid back life style, and wonderful brushwork, made him the perfect artist for the job. Bill Garland is represented by Phosphor Art

Letter from Calcutta

Marian Hill for Hutchinson

Ben Scruton