New Arena Artist

We're delighted to introduce our new illustrator, Spike. He's well known for his "spiky nosed" illustrations and humorous cast of genetically challenged humanoids, Heath Robinson-style machines and menagerie of mad animals. Spike is adept at solving editorial briefs with speed and wit and his illustrations have adorned the pages of most daily news publications, including his hilarious cartoon strip 'From the Vaults' for Occupational Health magazine. Spike's interest in history and science makes him perfectly suited to the novelty and non fiction children's book market, an area which he is keen to pursue.

Mark Chambers chosen for ZSL and Bloomsbury collaboration!

BGI are proud to announce a fantastic new venture between London Zoo, Bloomsbury and their very own talented artist Mark Chambers.  Mark's appealing illustrations will feature in a series of picture books alongside an extensive publishing programme including fiction and novelty titles too. The deal was inspired by Mark's collaboration with the zoo to create 'Animal Adventure', an interactive children's area at the heart of the zoo where children can play and learn at the same time. Mark is overjoyed to be a part of it and BGI are thrilled to be representing him.

Mark is represented by the Bright Agency

David Roberts for the Kate Greenaway Award

Leading children’s book illustrator  David Roberts was proudly short listed  for the Kate Greenaway award last week.
The book nominated was the acclaimed “ The Dunderheads “ published by  Candlewick/Walker written by Paul Fleischman

David Roberts is represented by Artist Partners

Uppercase Magazine

Debbie Powell's feature is now out in “Uppercase Magazine” the underlying theme of this issue’s content is about finding a sense of place hence the beautiful luggage tag illustrations she did.

Debbie is part of the Artworks team

Bill Sanderson and his political cartoons

Bill Sanderson’s latest cover illustration for the Spectator Business magazine, again shows off his tremendous skill with characterisation in this dramatic  political cartoon, beautifully executed in scraperboard and ink.

Bill Sanderson is represented by Phosphor Art

Lauren Bishop for Stella Magazine

Lauren Bishop who is represented by Artist Partners, has just completed a series of beautiful illustrations for Stella Magazine Supplement which is part of the Telegraph on Sunday.

The commission was to illustrate a "Summer Season" beauty article and was art directed by Jason Morris.

Phonic Readers

Wonderful children's illustrator Mark Ruffle has just completed a great set of books for Ladybird's Superhero Phonic Readers. Featuring in 6 short phonic stories and deliciously colourful characters such as the Jumping Jade and Sky Boy, these books are at just the right level for children to enjoy at home without teaching support. Illustrated with bold artwork, each funny, gripping story practises the synthetic phonics techniques used in schools. And he is in good company as our other artists, Ingela Peterson and Deborah Van De Leijgraaf complete the set with their equally charming work, with 4 titles each!

Mark Ruffle is represented by the Organisation

Hotel Skeletons

A clever illustration this month from Ian Naylor for a large mailing campaign in Canada.

The hotel skeletons are printed on acetate inside what looks like an X-Ray envelope, it’s a smart use of Ian’s talents for a smart promotion, commissioned by Carpedia International.

Ian Naylor, is represented by Illustration ltd

Pennie The Postie Stamps

The magnificent Keith Robinson represented by Illustration Ltd, has produced yet another set of stamps for Guernsey Post, celebrating the theme of Children’s books.

Keith created a children’s character called Pennie the Postie for the commission aswell as a fully illustrated book which he has also written. Says Keith "The intention was to create an image that works as a whole but contains within it the images for the three stamps." The stamps are for sale now and the book is out soon.

Shailesh’s Sanctuary

Shailesh Khandeparkar has produced these magnificent illustrations uniting beautiful imagery with a serious cause for Sanctuary.

Commissioned by Mudra Communications Shailesh conceived, designed and created the illustrations with the humourous line ‘only idiots cut down trees’. They were worked in a reverse style with the result being almost mosaic like. Such exquisite creations!

Shailesh is represented by Illustration Ltd