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Frances Castle: The Rise of Wolves Cover Illustration

Frances Castle: The Rise of Wolves Cover Illustration (Arena Illustration, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

We love Frances Castle’s beautiful cover illustration for Kerr Thomson’s The Rise of Wolves, which sets the tone for this gripping adventure thriller on a remote Scottish island.

Frances Castle is represented by Arena Illustration.

Jonathan Leach’s Moz the Monster for John Lewis Christmas 2017

Jonathan Leach’s Moz the Monster for John Lewis Christmas 2017 (illustrator, Phosphor Art)

Being experienced in drawing monsters, Phosphor Art's Jonathan Leach was thrilled to be a part of this year's famous John Lewis Christmas advert. Jonathan, who is a trained puppeteer and experienced illustrator worked with agency adam&eveDDB on the campaign by illustrating cheeky Moz the Monster for in-store and online displays. Jonathan uses a combination of pencils, pens and watercolours to create his highly detailed artwork.

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Running Press’ new book for literature lovers illustrated by Lindsey Spinks

Running Press’ new book for literature lovers illustrated by Lindsey Spinks (illustrator, The Artworks)

A beautiful new book just arrived in the post for us! Lindsey Spinks has done a brilliant job illustrating a lovely activity book for literature lovers published by Running Press Books.

Lindsey Spinks is represented by The Artworks

Behind the Big Sneeze! With Simon Prescott

Behind the Big Sneeze! With Simon Prescott (Bright Group, Children’s Books)

Simon Prescott is the illustrator of the Marvin and Marigold books – I say books because these characters are certain to have a long life in the world of publishing, and a Marvin and Marigold Christmas story is due imminently.

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