When We Became Humans
Hannah Bailey has illustrated this truly beautiful book ‘When we Became Humans’ by Michael Bright. It explores our evolutionary tale and brings it to life.
I Really Want to Win!
Lucia Gaggiotti sequel to ‘I Really Want the Cake’ is a timely release during sports day season. "I Really Want to Win" is a stella follow up and has a great message with this excellent character getting up to even more mischief.
Behind the Book: The World Book Day Monster illustrated by Ada Grey
Following the festivity of World Book Day earlier this month, it was timely to go behind the scenes of the magical new picture book The World Book Day Monster written by Adam & Charlotte Guillain. The book, from Egmont, is a celebration of stories, capturing all the excitement and imagination the day inspires as one young reader tries to find someone to share the magic of her favourite book with.
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
How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T. Smith
Deck the halls, buff your baubles and whack another batch of mince pies in the oven because we have the most festive of Christmas treats for you! Presenting the MUST HAVE Christmas book of the year, How Winston Delivered Christmas by our very own Alex T Smith , published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
Katerina Kerouli
Katerina Kerouli - has been busily working non stop since she joined Artist Partners on two new picture books, but she has also found some time to produce other images as samples for her folio.
Her work is both charming and quirky. The dog was inspired by the film Isle of Dogs, and the bats were just a bit of fun.
We have updated Katerina's website folio with other fabulous new images, to see more of Katerina's work please go to the website.
Bright launches new children’s book award
Bright have partnered with The Alligator’s Mouth independent bookshop to launch a new award for highly illustrated children’s fiction.
An Interview With Emerging Young Illustrator – Joe Lillington
Arena have represented Joe Lillington for two years and in that time he has emerged as a go-to illustrator for historical non-fiction books for children. With his forthcoming book Ancient Warriors written by Iris Volant and published by Flying Eye Books hitting the shelves in August, Joe takes some time out to discuss his process and where he finds inspiration over on Arena’s blog here. The interview includes time-lapse videos of some of the work in progress he did on the spreads from Ancient Warriors.
Miguel Ordonez’s latest book Going to the Volcano
Just published this long awaited wonderful picture book created by the very talented illustrator Miguel Ordonez (having previously worked on the Jimmy Fallon best selling titles - Dada and Mama) and written by the fabulous and award winning author Andy Stanton (Mr Gum and many other wonderful books ) the book entitled: Going to The Volcano is published by Hodder Children's Books. This very talented duo have produced a fabulously funny, colourful and quirky picture book.
For more of Miguel's imaginative characters and creative work please go to the website : https://www.artistpartners.com/portfolios/miguel-ordonez/
Santa Selfie Illustrated by Anna Chernyshova
Talented newcomer Anna Chernyshova illustrates her debut UK picture book, Santa Selfie, written by Peter Bently.