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ILLUSTRATION NEWS
Strong cover design has always been Artist Partners forte, and once again the cover image by Paul Young has contributed in making the Sophie McKenzie book “Girl Missing” not only a best seller with 150, 000 copies sold, but also a multi award winning novel. Designed by Nick Stearn, the book is published by Simon & Schuster
Leading children's book illustrator, Richard Johnson, has recently produced a magnificent pop up book based on the classic tale of Pinocchio, for Templar publishing. It really is a stunning piece of work, and it sure to be a big hit. His beautifully rendered imagery jumps out of the pages, bringing the story to life in an exciting fresh way. It is an exciting addition to the Templar catalogue, which already includes Richard's successful 'Alice in Wonderland' pop up book. Well done Richard!
Richard Johnson is represented by the Organisation
Mark Oliver's new book "Aliens. An Owners' Guide" is in shops now. Already on the shortlist for "Stockport School's book award", Mark's latest is the follow up to "Monsters. An owner's guide", which was long listed for the Greenaway medal . With outrageously imaginative illustrations and written by Jonathan Emmett, the book is a must for all alien owners!
Mark Oliver is represented by Illustration Ltd
Miss Led's exotic and sensual paintings now drape the interior walls of Victorian pub the Big Chill House in London. As part of the huge Kings Cross venue refurbishment project, Miss Led was asked to recreate the mezzanine within the theme of a Chinese ladies bordello. Playing with a new theme of Art Deco mixed with Shanghai embellishment she says: "(I) Love the simplicity of the illustrated lady of the 1920's era, around that time saw the birth of the Coco Chanel ladies suit. Cross dressing and androgyny were very daringly en vogue. " Miss Led worked under the direction of project manager Lucy Tauber.
Miss Led is represented by Illustration ltd
Chris Ede has completed a challenging project creating 40, yes 40 album covers for production music library Synctracks. Commissioned by Liz Williams, this was a huge project for Chris and has shown his amazing versatility in having to create a different style for each album.
Chris Ede is represented by Illustration Ltd
Here is the next in the series of the amazing 3D Expanding City Skylines by Sarah McMenemy. This time it’s New York’s turn! The small fold out paper book makes a lovely present and a great souvenir to keep to remember the iconic buildings and skyline of the Big Apple.
Sarah McMenemy is represented by The Artworks
Kate Forrester showed off her extensive lettering skills in this recent ad for Always, with a variety of fantastic hand designed typography.
Kate Forrester is represented by The Artworks
Niroot Puttapipat has been busy working with Walker books to produce this absolutely beautiful 3 dimensional version of Aladdin. Niroot illustrates the well known and loved story through a series of layered cut out silhouettes ‘a magical fairy-tale gift to treasure’.
Niroot Puttapipat is represented by the Artworks
Bright artist Migy Blanco pulls the crowds at the fun filled Start @ Kew Festival this August.
Migy’s work advertised the event across London, on billboards, tube stations, t-shirts, his sunny colourful images perfectly reflect the work of Start, inspiring the UK public towards more resource-friendly living.
Alex T Smith's delightful illustrations adorn bestselling author, Karen McCombie's You, Me and Thing: The Curse of the Jelly Babies published by Faber this month. This is the first in the series about a strange, small something that lives at the bottom of Ruby Morgan and Jackson Miller's back gardens. Alex's illustrations are a perfect foil for this story about friendship, secrets, magic and BIG trouble.
Alex T Smith is represented by Arena
