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

Rosamund Fowler

For art directors or designer’s with a discerning eye – look no further – Rosamund Fowler produces beautiful  wood engraving prints , which would be ideal for a quality  commission – subject matter includes  mainly farmyard animals, hens, pigs, dogs and sheep.
For enquiries speak to us Artist Partners Limited

BBC’s ‘Mr Tumble’ reads Lee Wildish’s fantastically illustrated picture book on CBeebies!

Mr Tumble, aka Justin Fletcher; BBC superstar presenter for young children, chooses ‘Charlie’s Superhero Underpants’ – illustrated by our talented Lee Wildish and published by Little Tiger Press; to read out on his CBeebies TV show. Due to the picture books over whelming popularity it has been repeatedly broadcast for well over a month now.  Lee Wildish is also currently the star of Hodder Children’s Publishing picture book list; illustrating the acclaimed title’s ‘Mum and Dad Glue’ and ‘Jacob O'Reilly Wants A Pet’ – and is to be published by Random House in the Autumn too. Watch this space!

Lee Wildish is represented by Bright Agency

Sarah Perkins

Sarah Perkins has illustrated the cover for "Seagulls Laughter" a crime novel set in Iceland by Kristin Marja Baldursdottir. Sarah's atmospheric illustration reflects perfectly this dark story of lust, betrayal and cold blooded murders.

"Seagulls Laughter" is published in June by Pantagruel Forlag, Norway

Sarah is represented by Eastwing

Philip Warner

Philip Warner has recently joined us at The Art Market.  He is a regular contributor to Private Eye Magazine.
Philip has recently produced his first  graphic novel 89 Degrees

Sean Sims

Sean Sims illustrated this guide to good customer service for the Post Office. Sean’s clever use of decorative detail creates eye catching artworks which not only look good but communicate concepts clearly.

Sean Sims is repesented by New Divisions

Barbara Spoettel

The exclusive Belle View Collection shopping centre in Washington State commissioned Barbara Spoettel to illustrate their resident “It” girl Belle.  As Belle is the epitome of style and all things fashion, Barbara’s chic illustrations were perfect to adorn her blog.

Barbara is represented by New Division