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ILLUSTRATION NEWS
This gem of an illustration is the brainchild of Kavel Rafferty who was commissioned to do 12 covers for the British Dental Journal.
Kavel’s unique style which has graced the pages of The Times, Time Out and Conde Nast Traveller, was perfect for creating this series of bold, contemporary images, with this one accompanying the August issue.
Kavel Rafferty is represented by Illustration Ltd
Adam Stower and Jeanne Willis's book, Sing a Song of Bottoms has been shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Award 2010 in the Best Book For Children Under 5 category. The second title in their collaborative partnership, Sing A Song of Bottoms is published by Puffin Books. The winners will be announced in September.
Adam Stower is represented by Arena
Susan Hellard has been illustrating Mindy Hammond's weekly column, featured in the Sunday Express Magazine, for almost two and a half years. Mindy writes about her life and dramas in the country with her children, her celebrity husband, Richard and their menagerie of animals.
Sue's attention to detail and knowledge of the Hammond family have been invaluable in order to maintain the continuity of the characters and locations and bring Mindy's everyday adventures to life.
Susan Hellard is represented by Arena
Steve May has just completed his 111th illustration for The Guardian Guide's culture section. He illustrates Michael Holden's All Ears column every Saturday, which requires him to interpret random, overheard conversations in a fresh and original way each week.
Steve is represented by Arena
Dan Bramall whose quirky book covers are known to many, has started on a series of fun animal characters to be used on greeting cards. Look out for the brightly coloured range which will be printed later this year.
Dan Bramall is represented by Phosphor Art
Already at number one in the charts!
The social phenomenon that is Iron Maiden have just released their fifteenth album entitled “The Final Frontier” celebrates the bands best album yet.
Fear of the Dark was the first cover, I Virtual XI was the 2nd, Death on the Road was the 3rd, and Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg was 4th.
The Final Frontier was number 5
The Album cover was again commissioned by Peacock Design, and they approached Artist Partners once again to commission the artist and illustrator Mel Grant to produce this very prestigious cover. Amazingly this is the fifth album cover that Mel Grant has illustrated for them over the years, and he was delighted to be asked. Iron Maiden are a very hands on band when it comes to their cover art and the art direction and collaboration with Peacock and Mel Grant produced a formidable image.
To view more of Mel Grant's work, please go here.
Chris Wormell has recently completed a special project for the Museum of the Order of St John. His lino prints were transferred to large scale wall panels and used in a new gallery at the museum to illustrate the history of St John’s Gate.
Chris Wormell is represented by The Artworks
Paul Catherall has produced a new image to accompany Bedford Museum, Cecil Higgins Gallery for their forthcoming exhibition. The exhibition will coincide with the 80th Anniversary of the R101 Air Disaster.
Paul Catherall is represented by the Art Market
John Rielly, master of the comic book genre has once again recreated the classic style, this time taking ‘Mad Men’ as inspiration. Commissioned by Shortlist magazine, John produced two artworks, one for the cover and another for an inside spread.
John Rielly is represented by Meiklejohn