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Down on the Beach by Andy Stanton, Illustrated by Adam Stower

May 29, 2012
We're delighted to announce that Adam Stower has also contributed to StoryCloud, Discover's fantastic project that gives children the opportunity to share the magic of stories through this new digital platform. Adam has illustrated Andy Stanton's story Down on the Beach which will be released on 25 June 2012.
Adam had to create many layers of artwork so the app developer could animate elements for interactivity.
StoryCloud has been commissioned by London 2012 Festival, Westfield and Arts Council England. There will be workshops bringing the project to life in venues around the country including Westfield Stratford City, Westfield London, Westfield Derby and Westfield Merry Hill.
Down on the Beach by Andy Stanton, Illustrated by Adam StowerAdam Stower is represented by Arena

SKANSKA Brochure Illustrations by Frances Castle

May 29, 2012
The international construction company Skanska, commissioned Frances Castle to illustrate a brochure about their newly refurbished 1980's office building, demonstrating the latest green and sustainable features that reduce costs for energy, water and maintenance operations.
The brief was very specific and complex, Skanska listed 24 different technologies and energy saving measures they wanted Frances to illustrate - not an easy task as there were no architects plans of the construction available as reference. She was given a tour of the Skanska site in Woking, Surrey and took lots of photographs of the numerous systems including the solar photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting for flushing the toilets and recycling. Then it was up to her to interpret these for the illustrations including a cut-away of the building. They also required symbols to accompany the text, illustrating energy, renewable energy, water, carbon, innovation etc.
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Funny history lessons

May 4, 2012

Del Thorpe has illustrated a brand new series of Tony Robinson history books for Pan Macmillan. They are a delightfully funny look into the weird and wonderful world of some of the most successful civilisations in history - the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and the British Empire. Del's fantastic drawings are the perfect compliment to the text and really bring it to life with their humour. So prepare to be amazed, shocked and disgusted by this cracking history lesson! And if that wasn't enough, he has also collaborated with Aardman animation on an interactive online game to run along side the series!

Funny history lessonsDel Thorpe is represented by The Organisation

FLAVIO MELCHIORRE

May 4, 2012

Welcome to FLAVIO MELCHIORRE, our new Italian artist, award-winning designer, illustrator, painter and founder of IDRO51 Creative Design Studio. He developed his distinctive personal style "Hypnotic Art" finding inspiration in his own life experiences, in people he met and places he visited. He brings his art to life, combining free-hand drawings with chromatic and iconographic effects, reaching unique results.

FLAVIO MELCHIORREFlavio Melchiorre is represented by Phosphor Art

Hong Kong and Macau: A 3-D Expanding City Skyline illustrated by Kristyna Litten

May 3, 2012
 Kristyna Litten's stylish illustrations of the Hong Kong skyline are beautifully presented in a slipcase as part of a series of City Skylines, recently published by Walker Books. Kristyna has also illustrated the Rome guide which will be published in October.
Hong Kong and Macau: A 3-D Expanding City Skyline illustrated by Kristyna LittenHong Kong and Macau: A 3-D Expanding City Skyline illustrated by Kristyna Litten
Kristyna Litten is represented by Arena

Spike Gerrell illustrates Max Archer, Kid Detective

May 3, 2012

Spike Gerrell's charming illustrations for Max Archer, Kid Detective: The Case of the Recurring Stomachaches is the second in the series, published this month by Magination Press. Spike's sensitive use of humour to explain difficult health topics, helps children understand and overcome their anxieties.

Spike Gerrell illustrates Max Archer, Kid DetectiveSpike Gerrell is represented by Arena
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Just published: Chris Garbutt’s Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder Book Covers

May 3, 2012

Jo Nesbø's hilariously funny Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder series continues with the recent publication of The End of the World. Maybe and Time-Travel Bath Bomb (Simon and Schuster). The very talented Chris Garbutt's crazy illustrations are perfect for the covers and should have them flying off the book shelves in all good book stores.

Chris Garbutt is represented by Arena

 

Just published: Chris Garbutt’s Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder Book CoversJust published: Chris Garbutt’s Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder Book Covers

Superheroes: Exhibition Designs by Steve May

May 3, 2012
Steve May has been working with Discover Children's Story Centre in Stratford, East London on their brand new exhibition SUPERHEROES. Steve created the characters,  a comic and the environments for the exhibition.
Alphabet City is under threat from a mysterious villain and children are given the task of rescuing it from destruction, with the help of five superhero characters 'A', 'E', 'I', 'O' and 'U' who each have their own superpower. They must crack the code and defeat the evil mastermind 'Y' who is stealing all the vowels. The city they inhabit is purely from Steve’s imagination, he also created an animation to visualise the chase through the city streets in pursuit of the villain.

With the Olympics being held just around the corner, the exhibition is already breaking records with 500 recorded visitors on the opening day and 3000 visitors during the first week. SUPERHEROES runs until Sunday 4th November 2012. Steve May is represented by Arena

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