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Miranda created this super fun search and find illustration for The Observer’s Easter ‘Observer’s Needed’ post. Some of the things to spot include: an Easter bonnet, a toadstool, a bumble bee, and a fried egg!
Miranda said "The brief was to create a moment for everyone, young and old, to press pause and enjoy getting lost in the details. I had so much fun making this one, building a busy scene and hiding the ten elements within it."
James created this fantastic artwork for Where's the Pirate' the third book in this series.
"All aboard this pirate search-and-find book, packed full of fun pirate facts and friendly, colourful scenes showing treasure maps, gemstones, parrots, beaches, palm trees and much more. ..."
James has also illustrated , 'Where's the Dinosaur' and 'Where's the Digger'
Our wonderful artist Clare Mackie is always inspired by her environment and the wonderful animals and birds that inhabit our beautiful countryside.
Her unique animal characters are full of humour and warmth, and she very much cares about the environment - supporting the Red Squirrels in particular.
To look of Clare’s wonderful images please go to the Artist Partners website : Clare Mackie - Artist Partners
One of illustration's most extraordinary talents has stepped into the wizarding world again, and the results are nothing short of spellbinding. Levi brings his singular vision to the sixth fully illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling's beloved series, and the first glimpses are breathtaking.
This month we are thrilled to share a first look at Levi's illustrations for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, published by Bloomsbury. Taking up the baton from Jim Kay, Levi has made the world entirely his own - from the silver instruments of Dumbledore's office to the snow-dusted paths of Hogsmeade and the heady atmosphere of Professor Slughorn's Potions class. J.K. Rowling herself has described his work as spellbinding, and it's hard to disagree. The full edition publishes on 6th October 2026, and pre-orders are open now via Bloomsbury with 30% off and an exclusive tote bag featuring the cover.
Levi Pinfold is represented by Arena Illustration.
Award-winning illustrator Richard Johnson turns the night sky into a world you can lose yourself in - and his latest commission for The Observer is a breathtaking double-page spread that hides a universe of surprises.
This month we celebrate Richard's stunning editorial work for The Observer, created in anticipation of a rare planetary alignment and in celebration of the South Downs Dark Skies Festival. The brief called for a seek-and-find puzzle tucked inside a visually spectacular spread and Richard delivered something far beyond a simple game. Readers were invited to search a luminous, star-strewn landscape for hidden treasures including a badger, a space rocket flask, a telescope and… a scotch egg! His trademark dreamlike style and luminescent colour palette transformed the commission into something genuinely transporting.
Richard Johnson's editorial illustration work spans decades of commissions for major publications, and his ability to bring warmth, wit and wonder to even the most specific of briefs is second to none. Whether crafting immersive editorial spreads or intricate visual puzzles, his work invites audiences to look closer and always rewards them for doing so.
Richard Johnson is represented by Arena Illustration.
Aleksei Bitskoff blasts onto bookshelves with an uproarious cover for The Galaxy World Cup, a galactic football adventure where underdogs meet aliens and chaos reigns.
Get your boots on and prepare for take-off! Alan Joyce’s The Galaxy World Cup lands courtesy of Chicken House Books with a brilliantly bonkers cover illustration by Aleksei Bitskoff that perfectly captures the madness, humour and interstellar action inside. When a rag-tag team of schoolboys get mistaken for Earth’s greatest players and zapped into the universe’s biggest tournament, Aleksei’s character-rich visuals bring every extraterrestrial oddball and unlikely goal scorer to life - on and off the pitch.
Known for his finely observed line work, imaginative worlds and instinctive sense of comedy, Aleksei’s cover doesn’t just sell the story - it sells the fun. From weird alien spectators to snap-shot moments that feel like they’ve been plucked straight from the game, his art effortlessly invites readers aged 7–11 (and anyone who knows the agony and ecstasy of a last-minute goal) to dive in.
Aleksei Bitskoff is represented by Arena Illustration.
Award-winning creator Billy Partridge welcomes you to Kookaway Island and the potion-making prodigy… Eggboy! Set in a surreal world brimming with humour, magic and friendship.
This month we spotlight Billy’s gloriously offbeat animated series idea Eggboy, a delightfully bonkers world full of eccentric personalities and cinematic storytelling ready to leap onto a screen. His knack for character-led visual invention runs like a thread through everything he does, from immersive publishing projects to animation development.
An award-winning graduate of Leeds Arts University and winner of the prestigious Society of Artists’ Agents Award for New Talent at the World Illustration Awards, Billy first turned heads with his debut graphic novel Hupo and the Wonder Thief, published by Flying Eye Books. Inspired by nature, folklore and the playfulness of cartoons and Studio Ghibli, his work blends humour, magic and heart in ways that keep audiences coming back for more.
Billy Partridge is represented by Arena Illustration.
From breakfast to bedtime, Hao Hao’s art makes chemistry feel familiar and fun.
For Elements of the Day published by HarperCollins’ Red Shed imprint, Hao Hao teamed up with author Samantha Lewis to make the building blocks of the universe feel familiar and fun for young readers.
The hardback uses vibrant colour art to show how chemical elements are part of everything children see, touch and taste from waking up to going to bed. Hao’s designs turn moments like breakfast cereal or sand on the beach into playful, easy-to-grasp visuals that connect sensory experience with scientific ideas.
Her work adds warmth and clarity to the book’s curious, fact-rich journey through the day, inviting both kids and adults to see science in the everyday.
Check out the book here.
Nastka Lisova is an illustrator passionate about bringing small wonders and big feelings to the page. Working in watercolor and digital mixed-media, she creates illustrations that celebrate childhood, memory and emotional storytelling inspired by everyday life.
From an early age, Nastka was inspired by the world around her – she loved drawing what she saw: people, animals, flowers and trees. She grew up in a small Ukrainian village and spent much of her time outdoors, walking through fields and along the edge of the forest. She also loved reading and illustrating the stories she read, as books felt like portals to other places and lives she had never seen. Today, Nastka enjoys creating magical, heartfelt illustrations that inspire freedom of expression and a love for life, while gently reminding us how beautiful the world around us can be.
Gaia’s striking cover unleashes a visually rich fantasy world packed with dragons, wolves and a pangolin, capturing the magic and adventure at the heart of this imaginative quest.
Out this month, Where the Dragon Waits by Tom Moorhouse (David Fickling Books) follows Ed and Steff as they navigate magical realms, encounter mysterious creatures and seek the elusive dragon atop an impossibly tall spire - and Gaia Alessi’s bold, narrative composition brings every twist to life with mythic energy.
A standout example of atmospheric world building and evocative character design, this cover showcases Gaia’s talent for translating fantastical fiction into unforgettable cover imagery.
Gaia Alessi is represented by Arena Illustration.