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ILLUSTRATION NEWS
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
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’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 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.
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
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
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 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
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
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