News from Bright Agency

It’s an exciting year ahead for Bright and its artists with the showcasing of new talent, a range of illustrated titles being released and Bright’s 10 year Anniversary!

One of our most successful artist’s books is available now to buy – Sue Hendra’s’ No Bott, ’ published by Simon & Schuster. This wonderful story tells the tale of Bernard the Robot who loses his bottom on the park swing, and sets off to find it. Every time he gets close, it disappears again! Bird was using it as a nest, but it was too heavy; Bear used it in his drum kit, but it was too tinny; the Squirrels built sandcastles with it…and now it looks as if they’re sailing away in it. Will Bernard EVER get his bottom back?!

Also, one of Bright’s original Author/ Illustrators Rebecca Elliott, who has been represented by Bright since the early stages of her career and has a string of successes behind her – Rebecca has been published by Bloomsbury, Lion and Macmillan already, is now ‘revealing’ an amazing new hilarious tale of Naked Trevor, published by Templar this month !!

Digital News: Benji Davies’ ‘Bizzy Bear’ series has been made into an app by its publisher Nosy Crow! This bear is the busiest bear on the block! With a lovely series of books about his adventures on the farm, playground, on holiday, at work and even on board a pirate ship! These robust little board books are perfect for toddlers and will make a fantastic children’s resource in digital media.

In the Art Licensing world – Yasmeen Ismail has a new range out with The Art File entitled ‘mutterings’ – a hilarious collection of cards about what our dogs are truly thinking!... all new for 2013.

Happy New Year!

Adam Stower: National Museum of Scotland Merchandise

The Lewis Chessmen are among the best known objects in Edinburgh's National Museum of Scotland. Originally made in the 12th Century, this Viking hoard of ninety-three carved ivory chess pieces were found some 700 years later in a sand-dune on the island of Lewis in 1831. The Museum commissioned Adam Stower to create designs based on these famous Chessmen, for a range of products including mugs, tea towels, bags and stationery. Adam Stower is represented by Arena

Frances Castle Cover Illustration for Infinite Sky

Levi Pinfold Joins Arena

Andrew’s card for Turner Duckworth

Andrew Davidson was asked by design company Turner Duckworth to help illustrate their 2012 Christmas card. A beautiful and clever design, the card folds out to unite the two bridges where their offices are based in London and San Francisco – From Tower Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge. Andrew Davidson is represented by the Artworks

Debbie Powell for Japanese Railways

Over the last year Debbie Powell has been working on a fantastic project in collaboration with Japanese Railways. Here is the gorgeous illustration which has been turned into a 3d and animated version – check out the cute animated version here: https://jrtk.jrtk.jp/xmas/index.html

Debbie Powell is represented by the Artworks

Daniela Terrazzini’s cover for Stylist

Daniela was asked to create this beautiful cover and inside illustrations as part of this ‘Special Illustrated Collectors’ edition of Stylist. It was great that Daniela was selected as the cover artist of an issue celebrating illustration. Daniela Terrazzini is represented by the Artworks

Cathrine Finnema – Persil

Cathrine Finnema was commissioned for Unilever to create a type based illustration for Persil's "Dirt is Good" campaign.  Cathrine's upbeat style works perfectly on a poster encouraging mothers to let their children go outdoors to play and get dirty.  Cathrine is represented by Eastwing

Arn0 for Dove

Arn0 has been working with Epoch Design on a series of images for Dove. The pinups he's created will be used on Dove's packaging for it's 2012/13 range. Arno is represented by Debut Art

Jeff Wack commissioned by James Franco

Actor James Franco commissioned Jeff Wack to paint this beautiful mural of Nemesis and the Erinyes for a wall in his home. Jeff Wack is represented by Debut Art