Welcoming Marie-Alice Harel to Arena Illustration

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.

Anh Cao joins NB Illustration

Warm welcome to Anh Cao to the NB team

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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?

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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.

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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.

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You Are Like A Seed

A charming book with a powerful message, Alyssa De Asis' illustrations help teach children the value of self love

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Chris Wormell’s The Magic Place 

We are very excited to announce the publication week of The Magic Place – a children’s book written and illustrated by Chris Wormell. (more…)

Clare Elsom – Flying Fergus

The last two books in the series. See Clare's 'making of' YouTube video on the creations of the characters

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Carrie May – Ever Dark

Carrie May was honoured to be asked to illustrate Abi Elphinstone's World Book Day title Ever Dark published by Simon & Schuster. Carrie's stunning cover transports us to another world, making her ethereal style a great choice for this enthralling tale.

Carrie May is represented by Kids Corner Illustration

Natalia Zaratiegui – Yellow Jacket Press

Natalia Zaratiegui worked with the design team at Yellow Jacket Press to create this striking cover for Skylark and Wallflower by Anne O'Brien Carelli. Natalia's timeless style was the perfect choice for this middle grade novel that alternates between war time and the present day.

Natalia Zaratiegui is represented by Meiklejohn