Jonny Duddle and Aleksei Bitskoff have teamed up to illustrate The Monstrous Book of Monsters, published by Templar this month. The book is written in notebook form with pop-up and lift-up elements for readers to delve into. It's packed with plenty of foul facts on how to spot and avoid monsters, including defensive tactics, monstrous infections, monster myths and monster mysteries.
This is Aleksei's debut picture book, and Jonny's second book with Templar, following his hugely successful picture book The Pirate Cruncher.
Among our most exciting recent signings is the brilliant Chris Labrooy. After graduating from the RCA with an MA in design products, Chris first began to use 3D as a simple tool to visualise ideas for furniture and products that he could not afford to produce. As 3D technology and hardware evolved, Chris saw an opportunity to explore CGI as a creative medium in itself with which he could subvert and twist familiar everyday things into new typographic and sculptural forms. Chris LaBrooy is interested in the intersection between typography, architecture, product design and visual art as these images here show.
Anthony Pike illustrates a Royal Mail Stamp to commemorate The Olympic and Paralympic Games (Athletics : Field) to be held in London in July 2012. Anthony Pike is represented by The Art Market.
Images is the premier and longest running jury-selected illustration competition, annual and touring exhibition in the UK. It provides the leading showcase for the great variety of contemporary illustration commissioned in the UK today, published alongside self-initiated promotional artwork and up-and-coming new talent. Tonight is the launch and award ceremony (by invitation only) where this year's winners will be announced
London exhibition:
Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street, London, SE1 9J
Open to the public: Friday 26 August – Friday 2 September 2011,
Monday to Sunday, 11.00 –18.00, entry free
The essential 11 week evening course taught by specialists that will give you the business skills to succeed as a professional illustrator
Monday 12 September to Monday 21 November 2011 18.30-20.30
The Rectory, St James Church, 197 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9LL
This intensive course has been put together to help any illustrator acquire the knowledge and
critical skills crucial to building a successful career. Structured to be both comprehensive and
manageable, each session is tailored to provide an essential step-by-step guide to successful
self-employment. It is also an exciting opportunity to meet with peers and get indispensable
practical advice and support from industry experts. So stay ahead of the competition, increase
your confidence and develop your strategy for the future.
For more information and to book online visit www.theaoi.com
Places limited, advance booking essential
Ticket Per Class: AOI members: £35, Non-members: £40
To Book The Course (all 11 classes) 10% discounts available:
AOI Members £347 (£385 less 10%), Non Members £396 (£440 less 10%)
If your college is an AOI member please contact the AOI office to book as you are eligible for
member discount
All delegates will receive an email to confirm their booking.
For telephone bookings and more information please contact Helen Thomas on 02073247224.
A specialist within the respective field will present each session:
• How to turn a “good portfolio” into a “client-stopping portfolio”
• The art of self-promotion
• Know your rights
• Pricing work
• Managing your finances
• Understanding the market and your client
• How to merchandise work and maximise your income
• An illustrators guide to accepting a commission
• Illustrator’s agents: the lowdown
• Illustration for interactive spaces
• The future of Illustration
Speakers include:
• Derek Brazell, AOI Project Manager and Illustrator
• Gina Cross, Art buyer, Artist Representative and Curator
• Helz Cuppleditch, AOI Board Member and Illustrator
• Nigel Ginger & Sherman McLeod, Business Education & Support Team, HM Revenue and
Customs
• Rod Hunt, AOI Chairman and Illustrator
• Alex Jenkins, Digital Director
• Roderick Mills, AOI Board Member and Illustrator
• Paul Ryding, AOI Membership Manager and Illustrator
• Anna Steinberg, Lecturer and Illustrator
• Fig Taylor, AOI portfolio consultant, lecturer and author
• Holly Wales, Illustrator and Educator
Sarah Perkins has illustrated this lovely cover for Rosie Thomas’s book, The Kashmir Shawl published by Harper Collins. Sarah is represented by Eastwing
Matt Cooper has worked with The Artic Monkeys for several years, creating the iconic sleeve designs for most of their releases. Here is his latest work to promote their upcoming gig at Hollywood Bowl in LA.
This month's eye catching Creative Review cover has been designed by Peter Grundy. The issue contains the Illustration Annual hence the letter 'I' constructed from all the tools of an Illustrator's trade. Peter Grundy is represented by Debut Art
Now on his fifth cover, Tom Steyer gives the German Terry Pratchett editions some modernisation. Manhatten (Random House) commissioned Tom to illustrate bright, bold and memorable images, Tom says: "The technique I use enables them to apply the illustrations in various ways. For example the back covers and insides and tear-out bookmarks can have different versions i.e. different camera angles or lighting of the same subjects. All elements can be isolated and reorganized to form additional scenes. Furthermore all objects can be animated to promote the books on websites". Tom Steyer is represented by Illustration
Jonny Duddle and Aleksei Bitskoff are represented by Arena
