CHRISTOPHER GIBBS – TOR FICTION COVERS
Known for his richly layered visual storytelling, Christopher brings his signature blend of collage, photography, and digital painting to The Tomb of Dragons by Katherine Addison and Overgrowth by Mira Grant.
JOHN HOWE – MYTHAGO WOOD FOR FOLIO SOCIETY
Arena Illustration is thrilled to announce the release of a breathtaking collector’s edition of Robert Holdstock’s acclaimed fantasy novel Mythago Wood, now fully illustrated for the first time by the legendary John Howe.
GAVIN REECE for ONE MORE CHAPTER
Dystopian and post-apocalyptic scenes are one of Gavin Reece’s specialisms, as showcased here perfectly in his cover illustration created for Those Who Survive written by K. N. Milde.
50th anniversary edition for Virago Press, illustrated by Eleanor Rose
Beautiful cover by Eleanor Rose for the 50th anniversary edition of the first book ever published by Virago Press. We adore the colours and textures of this Lino illustration. Eleanor is able to capture a real sense of place, atmosphere and feeling.
‘Full of dignity, courage and humour, and as fresh and insightful as the day it was written, FENWOMEN is a vital portrait of rural women’s lives – not only as they were lived in the 1970s in one Cambridgeshire village, but in the generations before it, all over the country, and reaching forward into today’s world, too’ Melissa Harrison
David Roberts
We are all terribly excited at the prospect of the next book written and illustrated by the wonderfully talented David Roberts...it is soon to be published next month - we can’t wait.
"We Are Your Children" published by Two Hoots and beautifully written and illustrated by David Roberts is an accessible account of LGBTQ+
A passion project that has taken David several years to realise, but its definitely been well worth waiting for.
For more of David’s beautiful work please go to the Artist Partners website and to David’s portfolio. David Roberts | Illustrator | Artist Partners
Aleksandra Szmidt
Having shown our portfolios at the recent book fairs, Aleksandra’s work was a great hit.
Living in New Zealand and working pretty much for most publishers in Australia and New Zealand - I am privileged in representing and promoting her work here in the UK and Europe within the Artist Partners agency.
This cute little image of her’s created a nice buzz about her work and lots of interest from various publishers.
Aleksandra's work is hugely versatile, and she has a number of her own working styles to choose from - Recently having finished working on a book : The unicorn Did it - published by Five Mile Publishing written by R.M. McGurk which is actually due to be published in June this year - which is a follow up book to her previously successful picture book The Dinosaur Did It …. Written by R.M. McGurk and illustrated by Aleksandra, again published by Five Mile Publishing.
For more of her work please do check her folio out on our website: Aleksandra Szmidt - Artist Partners
NEW FANTASY COVER ART BY TOMISLAV TOMIC
Fantasy fans have a new adventure to dive into with the release of The Tainted Khan, the latest novel by bestselling author Taran Matharu featuring this stunning illustration by Tomislav.
This second instalment in The Soulbound Saga series follows the Sunday Times bestselling, Dragon Rider which introduced a dazzlingly rich world of dragons, rebellion, and ancient magic. Known for his intricate line work and richly detailed fantasy art and with credits including The Folio Society, Magic Cat Publishing, and Bloomsbury Children’s Books, Tomislav Tomic’s signature style brings Matharu’s world to vivid life.
The Tainted Khan is published by Harper Voyager.
Tomislav Tomic is represented by Arena Illustration.
Emily Cox – The Sun Is Not Yellow and Other Colourful Facts.
This stunning book created for Igloo Books, is a golden opportunity to delve into a whole spectrum of shades and explore how they shape the way we see the world, from primary colours to perfect paint palettes.
Find out what different colours have meant through the millennia, why we might paint the town red, and what Richard of York has to do with it all. You'll be tickled pink to see the black, the white, and everything in-between. SOURCE: Author's synopsis.
Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor illustrates a hauntingly Beautiful Collector’s Edition
Evernight Books unveils a breathtaking exclusive set of Andrew Joseph White’s novels, reimagined by Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor.
Miguel Ordonez for Quarto books
We were delighted to be commissioned by Quarto Books to produce a new book entitled: the feelings book a touch- and -feel playbook.
Beautifully illustrated by our very own artist Miguel Ordonez one of our brilliant illustrators. Miguel Ordonez | Artist | Artist Partners
Happy Yak created this wonderful board book which was created in partnership with the play team at Great Ormond Street Hospital! (Hospital charity)
It's such a delight ! and this charming and colourful book will be published in August this year.
Published by Happy Yak / Quarto publishing