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Danny Allison for Jersey Stamps

Danny Allison for Jersey Stamps (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

Danny Allison illustrates a stamp series tracing the links between Jersey and the United States.

A presidential visit, an escape during wartime, Jersey cows and even the origins of New Jersey form the basis of a new stamp collection illustrated by Danny for Jersey Stamps, marking the long-standing links between the island and the United States.

 

Danny Allison for Jersey Stamps (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

Created for the Jersey's International Connections issue, the set explores how people, products and ideas have travelled across the Atlantic, shaping relationships that continue today.

 

Danny Allison for Jersey Stamps (Illustration Ltd, illustrator) Danny Allison for Jersey Stamps (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

Linking such varied stories was central to the brief. Danny's artwork creates a coherent visual language across the series, bringing together the diverse subjects while allowing each stamp to retain its own identity.

See the collection here.

JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION

 

JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION (illustrator, NB Illustration)

Judy was proud to be invited to create a bespoke version of the Bayern Tapestry for The Westminster Collection’s coin series. Judy was selected for her traditional craft skills. Judy’s interest in British history and having trained in fine art and print making made her a particularly fitting choice for this commission.

 

JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION (illustrator, NB Illustration) JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION (illustrator, NB Illustration) JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION (illustrator, NB Illustration)

 

 

Judy Stevens is represented by NB Illustration

An Interview With Emerging Young Illustrator – Joe Lillington

An Interview With Emerging Young Illustrator – Joe Lillington (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing) An Interview With Emerging Young Illustrator – Joe Lillington (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing)

Arena have represented Joe Lillington for two years and in that time he has emerged as a go-to illustrator for historical non-fiction books for children. With his forthcoming book Ancient Warriors written by Iris Volant and published by Flying Eye Books hitting the shelves in August, Joe takes some time out to discuss his process and where he finds inspiration over on Arena’s blog here. The interview includes time-lapse videos of some of the work in progress he did on the spreads from Ancient Warriors.

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Frances Castle Illustrates Lands of Long Ago

Frances Castle Illustrates Lands of Long Ago (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator)

Frances Castle’s full colour illustrations are a joy to behold in this fun non-fiction book with a twist. Spot the Mistake: Lands of Long Ago, published by Wide Eyed Editions, tests your knowledge of history by spotting 20 mistakes in every detailed scene.

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Mark Beech collaborates with Nosy Crow and The British Museum

Mark Beech collaborates with Nosy Crow and The British Museum (Children’s Books, illustrator, NB Illustration)


Mark Beech has teamed up with acclaimed publisher Nosy Crow and The British Museum to create the hilarious Maurice the Museum Mouse’s book Amazing of Facts and Jokes. An assortment of facts and jokes from ‘rollicking Romans’ to amusing Aztecs - all things about the ancient that will make you and your friends laugh your heads off!

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Phosphor Artists’ Yellowbacks for WH Smith’s 225th Anniversary

Phosphor Artists’ Yellowbacks for WH Smith’s 225th Anniversary (illustrator, Phosphor Art, Publishing Jobs)

 

Three of our most established illustrators recently worked with Penguin Random House/Vintage Classics on some illustrations for a series of yellowbacks to celebrate WH Smith’s 225th Anniversary.

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Thorkild’s Song Artwork by James Gifford

Phosphor Art's James Gifford was recently commissioned by Oxford University Press to illustrate Thorkild's Song by Rudyard Kipling in his signature Graphic Novel style. The poem is from The Puck of Pook's Hill, originally published in 1906 and is sung by a Danish seafarer hoping for wind. We're looking forward to receiving our copy of the book with the text on James' gorgeous illustrations. For now you can read the poem below...

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Dave Hopkins Illustrates Historic Stumbles

Dave Hopkins Illustrates Historic Stumbles (illustrator, Phosphor Art, Publishing Jobs)

Phosphor's Dave Hopkins is known for his etching style pen and ink illustrations, which are perfect for both fiction and non-fiction books. His distinctive style is showcased on the cover art for 101 Stumbles in the March of History, a new book from the author of 100 Mistakes that Changed History. Dave's task was to illustrate scenes such as Columbus sailing off  the side of the flat Earth and The White House flying the Union Jack.

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