AVIEL BASIL – TELEGRAPH TOP 50 BOOKS OF 2019
Aviel Basil had the pleasure of illustrating Charlotte Lo's successful book 'We Won An Island.'
Fabio Flamingo illustrated by Emily Fox is back in his third adventure!
Laura James and Emily Fox have come up trumps with a 3rd brand new crime-fighting adventure, Fabio the Worlds Greatest Flamingo Detective; Peril at Lizard Lake published by Bloomsbury Publishing .
Anna Gain and the same 60 Seconds Illustrated by Steve May
With a gaggle of illustrated fiction titles under their belts Guy Bass and Steve May go from strength to strength.
Balloon to the Moon Wins at Book Awards
Phosphor Art's Christopher Nielsen was chuffed to hear that Balloon to the Moon, a book he illustrated for Gill Arbuthnott and Big Picture Press (Templar) won the 'Children’s Trade 9 to 16 Years' category at the British Book Design & Production Awards.
Alex T Smith’s Mr Penguin is back with a brand new adventure.
Back in his third epic adventure Alex T Smith’sMr Penguin and his sidekick Colin take to the high seas in this beautifully produced illustrated fiction series published by Hachette Children’s Books Mr Penguin and the Catasprophic Cruise is available in all good bookshops and libraries now.
Dressed in his absolute best bow tie Mr. Penguin is boarding a luxury cruise ship. He doesn’t like water, and he can’t swim, but his friend Colin is performing with the Ladies Choir on board – and anyway, Mr Penguin feels like a rest after some busy Adventuring. What’s more, fish finger sandwiches are apparently available twenty-four hours a day. Heaven!
But despite the glamorous film stars and party atmosphere, Mr Penguin can’t help but feel that something shifty is happening on board. And when he befriends a young stowaway with a mystery of her own to solve, he soon finds that Adventures are lying in wait after all …
This action-packed adventure series beautifully showcases Alex's skill for character design and his clever use of the space on the page really brings this hilarious slapstick stories to life. His talent for storytelling is something to behold alongside his masterful illustration skills making this hugely popular series a sure-fire hit with readers young and old.
Alex T Smith is represented by Arena Illustration
Welcoming Marie-Alice Harel to Arena Illustration
It is said that stories are told eye to eye, heart to heart and mind to mind, this Scottish proverb is at the very essence of the work of our newest Arena Illustrator.
We are thrilled to welcome award-winning illustrator and storyteller Marie-Alice Harel to Arena Illustration,presenting her exquisite illustrations, masterful storytelling and stunning new online portfolio.
Award-winning French illustrator Marie-Alice Harel began her full time career in illustration in Edinburgh in 2016 where she had first settled as a Geosciences PhD and researcher. Her ethereal watercolour illustrations exude a magical transience which capture the imagination.
With storytelling at the heart of her illustration practice, Marie-Alice draws inspiration from exotic cultures, fascinating historical archives, fantasy, mysticism and her own personal life experiences. This skill for creating stories first made its appearance in a series of exquisite limited edition books.
Winning the prestigious Book Illustration Competition in 2019 for illustrating Howl's Moving Castle by Dianne Wynne Jones published by The Folio Society, Marie-Alice's stunning illustration work is much in demand and lends itself beautifully to a wealth of publishing and design projects. This lavish edition of a fantastical tale includes an introduction by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick and perfectly showcases her delicate dreamlike style. Watch their YouTube Video HERE
Marie-Alice Harel is represented by Arena Illustration.
Petra Eriksson- The History of the World in 50 Dogs
How much do you love your pet? Probably quite a lot. Enough to mummify it when it passes?
Graham Carter Debut Picture Book
We’re very pleased to announce the publication of Graham Carter’s debut picture book, the stunning Otto Blotter Bird Spotter, published this month by Andersen Press.
Christmas in a Book – a gift book that turns into a beautiful holiday decoration
A novel way to usher in the holidays, Christmas in a Book transforms into a cheerfully decorated tree that you can display on a desk, table, or mantle.