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Phosphor at the London Book Fair

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.

Phosphor at the London Book Fair
Phosphor at the London Book Fair Phosphor at the London Book Fair

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.

Carole Verbyst – Big Book of Facts for Usborne

Carole Verbyst – Big Book of Facts for Usborne (Exhibitions, NB Illustration, publishing)

 

Carole's slick vector style is usually associated with corporate work such as brochures and branding, but more recently she has lent her style to children's publishing and was selected to be on the team of illustrators work on this fantastic title published last November by Usborne Publishing.

 

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Carole Verbyst is represented by NB Illustration

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FRANCES CASTLE ILLUSTRATES ANIMALS IN WARTIME

FRANCES CASTLE ILLUSTRATES ANIMALS IN WARTIME (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

 

The Imperial War Museum’s new colouring book featuring over 25 beautiful hand-drawn scenes by Frances celebrates the amazing stories of how our animal friends have helped humans throughout wartime.

Did you know that over 16 million animals served during the First World War alone? 250,000 pigeons helped deliver important messages during the Second World War! Dogs’ abilities to sniff out hidden mines and to locate wounded people on the battlefield, or bombed out houses have made them invaluable during wartime. Since ancient times animals have helped humans in marvellous ways, showing their incredible bravery, strength and loyalty.

 

FRANCES CASTLE ILLUSTRATES ANIMALS IN WARTIME (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

“You can’t help but be enthralled by the stories behind these heroic animals and the unbelievable situation they embarked on, managing to project their characters in simple line drawing has been a fascinating challenge,” said Frances, whose eye-catching and graphic style is perfect for this project.

This is Frances Castle’s second colouring book collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, following on from their World War Two Planes Colouring Book, published in 2023. She’s also illustrated other projects for them including their EXPLORE! A Kid’s Guide to the IWM London.

Frances Castle is represented by Arena Illustration.

Anna Louise Oliver’s Speculative Illustrations for Literary Classics

Anna Louise Oliver’s Speculative Illustrations for Literary Classics (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

 

This year’s Startworks graduate Anna Louise Oliver has illustrated a cohesive and magnetic series of covers for six literary classics.

 

Anna Louise Oliver’s Speculative Illustrations for Literary Classics (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks) Anna Louise Oliver’s Speculative Illustrations for Literary Classics (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

 

Anna’s YA style has made the renowned stories approachable for audiences of all ages, whilst her clever use of perspective has linked the cover imagery to create a serial feel.

 

Anna Louise Oliver’s Speculative Illustrations for Literary Classics (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks) Anna Louise Oliver’s Speculative Illustrations for Literary Classics (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks) Anna Louise Oliver’s Speculative Illustrations for Literary Classics (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

 

Anna Louise Oliver is represented by The Artworks

Bob Lea

Bob Lea (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

Bob Lea is a super realistic artist represented by Artist Partners who has recently produced two stunning covers for the best selling author Lauren Roberts, published by Simon and Schuster and designed by the designer Loren Catana. Both covers were featured  as posters on the  Simon and Schuster Bologna Book Fair Stand this year.

 

Both titles:   Reckless and Powerful are part of a series of books by the author.

Bob Lea (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

Comfortably sitting within Young adult fantasy and romance  - and within the new genre aptly named “ Romantasy “ for more of Bob’s fabulous work do please go to the website.

Bob Lea | Illustrator | Artist Partners

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