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Hao Hao – HarperCollins

January 30, 2026
Hao Hao – HarperCollins (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

From breakfast to bedtime, Hao Hao’s art makes chemistry feel familiar and fun.

Hao Hao – HarperCollins (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

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.

 

Hao Hao – HarperCollins (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

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.

 

Hao Hao – HarperCollins (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

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.

Clare Mackie

Clare Mackie (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator)

Clare Mackie has always been associated with the creation of fabulous original  characters, full of charm and wit - these lovely quirky illustrations are just a a glimpse into her world, and what she has produced. Established in many fields  which include editorial illustration, and having worked  for many of the top notch magazines- Tatler, and Country Life, and good housekeeping, and The New Yorker.

Clare Mackie (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator) Clare Mackie (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator)

Clare has also produced many illustrations for books and specifically children’s books ( shortlisted for a Greenaway award ) her work has also been licensed and adorns various merchandise, which  include ceramics, cards, and kitchenware and various  household items.

Clare Mackie (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator)

For more of clare’s delightful work please go to the Artist Partners  website: Clare Mackie - Artist Partners

Alexis Bruchon – Marie Antoinette au Petit Trianon

Alexis Bruchon – Marie Antoinette au Petit Trianon (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

Alexis Bruchon has recently produced a book which is based on the life of  Marie Antoinette - a fully illustrated book on her life and times at Versailles and her happy days at Tulleries Palace and memories of that time.

 

Alexis Bruchon – Marie Antoinette au Petit Trianon (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

Alexis Bruchon – Marie Antoinette au Petit Trianon (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

The book entitled: Marie Antoinette au Petit Trianon has been beautifully illustrated  by Alexis and written by Elisabeth Maisonnier and published by Fine Editions d’art-

Alexis Bruchon – Marie Antoinette au Petit Trianon (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, publishing)
For more of Alexis’s beautiful and stylish work please go to the Artist Partners website - Alexis Bruchon | Illustrator | Artist Partners

WHERE THE DRAGON WAITS ILLUSTRATED BY GAIA ALESSI

January 29, 2026

WHERE THE DRAGON WAITS ILLUSTRATED BY GAIA ALESSI (Arena Illustration, illustrator, publishing)

 

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.

SCARLET SAVES THE MULTIVERSE ILLUSTRATED BY DOTTY SUTTON

SCARLET SAVES THE MULTIVERSE ILLUSTRATED BY DOTTY SUTTON (Arena Illustration, illustrator, publishing)

 

Dotty brings her bold, expressive style to the hilarious, high-octane sequel to Scarlet: Defender of the Universe by James Davis, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books. 

Out this month - Scarlet Saves the Universe is packed with time-twisting mayhem, double-trouble Scarlet-clones, cyber beetles, supercomputers and very important dolphins, Dotty Sutton’s cover and black-and-white interiors crackle with humour and energy, perfectly matching the book’s off-the-wall adventure.

SCARLET SAVES THE MULTIVERSE ILLUSTRATED BY DOTTY SUTTON (Arena Illustration, illustrator, publishing)

 

A stellar example of dynamic character work and narrative playfulness, this project showcases Dotty’s flair for visual storytelling in middle-grade fiction - perfect for commissioners seeking fresh, funny illustration talent.

Dotty Sutton is represented by Arena Illustration.

The Bright Agency secures Catherine Rayner in licensing representation

The Bright Agency secures Catherine Rayner in licensing representation (Bright Group, illustrator, publishing)

 

Paul Black, Brand Partnerships Director at The Bright Agency is further expanding their reach into licensing with the signing of award-winning picture book creator and artist Catherine Rayner, whom he now represents across licensing, advertising and editorial work. David Higham Associates continues to represent Rayner’s literary, film and television rights.

 

The Bright Agency secures Catherine Rayner in licensing representation (Bright Group, illustrator, publishing) The Bright Agency secures Catherine Rayner in licensing representation (Bright Group, illustrator, publishing)

 

To see the full announcement, click here:

https://thebrightagency.com/uk/licensing/case-studies/the-bright-agency-secures-catherine-rayner-in-licensing-representation

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet

December 1, 2025
Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

Becca Thorne envisions Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet through delicate linocuts and botanical storytelling for The Folio Society.

 

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

Bristol-based illustrator Becca has crafted a series of evocative linocuts that immerse readers in Agnes Hathaway’s world of plants, bees, and rural mysticism.

 

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

Her five full-page illustrations, along with botanical drop caps and a gilded funeral wreath on the sage linen slipcase, intertwine with Maggie O’Farrell’s poignant narrative to highlight themes of love, loss, and the natural cycle of life.

 

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

Becca Thorne is represented by IllustrationX

 

The artwork beautifully complements the edition’s tactile, screen-printed design, enhancing the reader’s experience of Shakespeare’s son through a contemporary lens of folklore-inspired imagery.

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

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