NB Illustration welcomes Einat Tsarfati

Einat Tsarfati is an illustrator and author, with experience in a broad spectrum of works ranging from magazines, picture books, toys to apps and digital. Graduating with honours from the visual communications department at Bezalel Art and Design Academy, Einat worked as a designer and illustrator in one of Israel’s leading branding studios, before opening her own shop. In illustrations, she expresses her passion for highly-detailed drawing, and especially incorporating comic elements into her creations. Along with her illustration work, Einat also has an online comics Facebook page - 'Things That Annoy Me’ which has over 40,000 followers.

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Picture book deal for Vanya Nastanlieva

Frances McKay Illustration are delighted that one of our newest illustrators Vanya Nastanlieva has signed a contract for a new picture book for Houghton Miffin Harcourt Publishing Group in the USA after a successful a meeting in Bologna in April with Dinah Stevenson of Clarion Books a division of HMHCO.

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Knighthood For Beginners

Elys Dolan’s first illustrated young fiction title has just been published by Oxford University Press, Knighthood for Beginners, the first title in a new three book contract for Elys. And it has been receiving some great reviews . She is currently out on a publicity tour for this new title.

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This month we shine the spotlight on Nick Diggory

Meet Nick Diggory as he showcases his new Vector style and celebrates 25 years as professional illustrator!

Here is tells us a bit more about his love of illustration,

"In 1985 I started my own studio and became a full time illustrator. That was over 30 years ago and now here I am, 20,000+ commissions later ...

Amongst other things, I've created characters for Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco. I've Illustrated countless children's books and am one of Ritzenhoff Glassware's licenced designers. I also fly planes and ride motorbikes, but that's another story. I wouldn't change a thing."

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Winner of The V&A Award 2017: Alan’s Big Scary Teeth, by JARVIS!

Have you heard about Alan, and his BIG SCARY TEETH?!

We are so proud of Bright artist, Jarvis — this years winner of the coveted V&A Illustration award.

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The Boy Fitz Hammond – ABRSM

The Boy Fitz Hammond , one of NB Illustration’s top character illustrators is currently working with ABRSM on one of their music practice apps. ABRSM is the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music and this the 3rd app BFH has contributed to. The current app is yet be released but we feature work from from the Violin Practice app and other work.

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Olga Demidova – The Emperor’s New Clothes

NB Illustration’s Olga Demidova is proud to see the launch of her new edition of The Emperor’s New Clothes published by Usborne. These charming illustrations bring new life into Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.

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Sarah Dennis – Papercut Woodland

Sarah Dennis worked with Carlton Books to produce the fantastic Papercut Woodland, a guide to making your own papercuts. Starting with basic paper cutting techniques and building to more delicate pieces, Sarah produced twenty original designs on a woodland theme, which have created a truly stunning book.

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Barbara Spoettel  – The Sunday Times Travel Magazine 

Barbara Spoettel was delighted to be commissioned by The Sunday Times Travel Magazine to illustrate their latest cover. Barbara's graphic artwork and glamorous styling has captured that Parisian 'je ne sais quoi' perfectly.

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Esther Cox – London’s Riverside / Transport For London

The very talented artist Esther Cox - represented by Artist Partners is a new and very talented illustrator and designer and she was utterly delighted to be awarded the perfect illustrative commissions, which was to produce two London Transport Posters for Transport For London and the images were to depict London's Riverside.
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