Emily Cox – The Sun Is Not Yellow and Other Colourful Facts.

This stunning book created for Igloo Books, is a golden opportunity to delve into a whole spectrum of shades and explore how they shape the way we see the world, from primary colours to perfect paint palettes.

Find out what different colours have meant through the millennia, why we might paint the town red, and what Richard of York has to do with it all. You'll be tickled pink to see the black, the white, and everything in-between. SOURCE: Author's synopsis.

Emily Cox is represented by NB Illustration

Miguel Ordonez for Quarto books

We were delighted to be commissioned by Quarto Books to produce a new  book  entitled: the feelings book a   touch- and -feel playbook.

Beautifully illustrated by our very own artist  Miguel Ordonez one of our brilliant illustrators. Miguel Ordonez | Artist | Artist Partners

Happy Yak created  this wonderful board book which was created in partnership with the play team at Great Ormond Street Hospital! (Hospital charity)

It's such a delight !  and this charming and colourful book will be published in August this year.

Published by Happy Yak / Quarto publishing

WELCOMING BILLY PARTRIDGE TO ARENA ILLUSTRATION!

We’re beyond excited to introduce the incredibly talented Billy Partridge as the newest illustrator to join Arena Illustration! Billy’s work is bursting with energy, creativity, and stunning storytelling—making him a perfect addition to the team.

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LEVI PINFOLD – THE NEW HARRY POTTER ILLUSTRATOR

Magical News! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our incredibly talented artist, Levi Pinfold, will be illustrating the final two books in the Harry Potter Illustrated Editions series for Bloomsbury! 

Levi Pinfold, a multi-award-winning illustrator known for his atmospheric and intricate storytelling, will continue the breathtaking visual legacy established by Jim Kay. Fans of the Wizarding World may already be familiar with his stunning work on the Harry Potter Hogwarts House Editions and The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac.

The magic begins with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, set to publish in October 2026. As an exciting first glimpse, we’re delighted to share a sneak peek of Levi’s spellbinding interpretation of Harry gazing into Dumbledore’s Pensieve, capturing the depth and mystery of the story to come.

We couldn’t be prouder of Levi and can’t wait for fans to experience his extraordinary vision of Hogwarts and beyond! Stay tuned for more magical updates! ✨

Levi Pinfold is represented by Arena Illustration.

Phosphor at the London Book Fair

Earlier this month, Phosphor's founder and agent, Trina Wydmanski, had a great time at the London Book Fair meeting and chatting with clients. In particular, Trina was showing work by artists who illustrate children's picture books, or who have published titles in the past, including Alexander Jackson, Christopher Nielsen, Mandy Millie Flockton and Lee Ford.

Find more children's picture book illustrations on the Phosphor website, or contact Trina at Phosphor if you'd like to commission an artist to work on your next picture book.

PAUL BOSTON | Penguin Random House

Illustrated by Paul Boston, How Does It Work? follows CBeebies star Maddie Moate’s as she takes a look inside everyday objects and machines – from fridges to fire engines! The book is packed with awesome facts and key STEM concepts, which is perfect for nurturing curious minds.

Paul Boston is represented by Meiklejohn

DOTTY SUTTON ILLUSTRATES SCARLET DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE

Drawing on her skill in character design and world building, Dotty has relished illustrating the first book in this new fiction space adventure series written by James Davis.

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ALEKSEI BITSKOFF ILLUSTRATES BIGFOOT AND THE WILD BOYS

Our fiction legend Aleksei, collaborates with Jenny Pearson in their third book which tells the tale of two friends who embark on the adventure of a lifetime to find Bigfoot.

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HANNAH JAYNE LEWIN – NEW ARTIST

We’re excited to extend a warm welcome to Hannah Jayne Lewin, the latest illustrator to join our team.

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Jonathan Leach’s Fairy Tale Job

Uncommon creative studios in New York commissioned Phosphor's Jonathan Leach to work on 29 black and white pen illustrations and a cover for a book containing traditional fairy stories updated for a mature audience.

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