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ILLUSTRATION NEWS
Poonam Mistry was commissioned by Ogilvy advertising, to produce a series of limited edition prints for an Amex promotion to their top clients. Poonam’s refined and detailed style fitted their brief perfectly, and the series has had great success. Poonam Mistry is represented by Phosphor Art
Italian artist Barbara Bongini has been working away on a great series of original books from Usborne publishing. Fairy Ponies tells the tales of a little girl, Holly, and the magical world of the fairy ponies. Barbara's ability to create fabulous images in both colour and b&w have proved hugely successful in these books, and we can give you a sneak peek in this lovely article from Usborne: https://usbornepublishing.tumblr.com/post/43642014368/away-with-the-fairies
Barbara Bongini is represented by The Organisation
Lucy Davey has 3 more beautiful book jackets to add to her ever growing list of commissioned covers. Here are the first 3 in the Maria Lang’s series she’s working on, out now. We’re loving her clever use of composition and her trademark stunning colour palette. Lucy Davey is represented by the Artworks
Daniela Terrazzini was asked to illustrate the website and promotional material for this years festival ‘Folk by the Oak’. The festival celebrates the best of folk music in the stunning grounds of Hatfield House. Daniela’s illustrations draw on the natural beauty of the setting as well as the musical elements involved in the folk music. Daniela’s ability to create intricate illustrations incorporating various subject matter, however subtly it is required, made her the perfect choice of illustrator. If you’re interested in tickets you can book online at https://www.folkbytheoak.com/
Daniela Terrazzini is represented by The Artworks
The Artworks are delighted to introduce the latest new talent to join their roster of artists, Laurindo Feliciano. Laurindo was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He has lived and worked in Paris since 2003. Before the start of his Illustration career he worked as an architect and designer. Inspired by his own collection of vintage books, magazines, postcards and letters, he has created an impressive amount of beautiful illustration works over the years. All of his Illustrations and posters share a certain nostalgic flair and a great passion for surrealism. We are very excited to welcome him to The Artworks, and can’t wait to see what he does next!
Bert and Winnie are Thomas Flintham's super brother and sister duo for Bonkers World - the new kids' magazine for Best Western Hotels Kids' Club. The children's motto is Discover & Explore, which is exactly what they do with the help of their loveable sidekick, Gordon the Hamster. Each issue finds the trio in different locations seeking adventure and getting into high jinx with a random assortment of characters along the way. There are plenty of puzzles, activities, facts and fun throughout - mazes, dot-to-dots, riddles, competitions, quizzes and even recipes. Thomas Flintham is represented by Arena
Simon Bartram is represented by ArenaAlex T Smith's exciting new picture book 'Primrose', is published by Scholastic this month. Primrose is a princess who just wants to have fun but the King tells her off for climbing trees and the Queen shrieks when she catches her jumping on the bed with Percy the pug. She isn't allowed to dig in the garden or cook cakes in the kitchen, her life is boring, boring, boring! This is until Grandmama comes for a visit and reminds everyone in the royal household how important it is to have some belly-laughs. This book is very pink, feisty and a lot of fun - it's available in hardback, paperback and the ebook is narrated by Lucy Porter through Me Books. Alex T Smith is represented by Arena
Lucy Truman was commissioned by Weight Watchers to create this stunning image for their magazine. Lucy's beautiful artworks are renowned for striking the fine balance between aspirational and achievable. Lucy Truman is represented by New Division
