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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

New Work by Jean-Manuel

New Work by Jean-Manuel (illustrator, Phosphor Art)

The whole Phosphor site has had a refresh for the new year, including the portfolio of Jean-Manuel Duvivier.

Jean-Manuel specialises in not specialising: he loves to do editorial work for magazines and newspapers, advertising campaigns, murals, calendars, stationery and children's book illustrations.

Previous clients include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Smithsonian Journeys Magazine, The National Geographic Traveler, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, Marie-Claire, Yale University Press and Pushkin Press.

Get in touch with Trina at Phosphor if you'd like to add your name to the list above and work with Jean-Manuel.

New Illustrator – Laura Liedo

New Illustrator – Laura Liedo

 

Laura is an illustrator based in Barcelona, Spain. Her work is built around simple shapes and thoughtful compositions, using flat colors and rich textures. Her illustrations are often conceptual, exploring metaphor and double meanings. She enjoys experimenting with color and seeks tenderness and subtle humor in her characters.

 

New Illustrator – Laura Liedo

 

New Illustrator – Laura LiedoHer work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Time Magazine, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The Wall Street Journal, among others.

New Illustrator – Laura Liedo

New Illustrator – Nastka Lisa

New Illustrator – Nastka Lisa (editorial, illustrator, NB Illustration, publishing)

Nastka Lisova is an illustrator passionate about bringing small wonders and big feelings to the page. Working in watercolor and digital mixed-media, she creates illustrations that celebrate childhood, memory and emotional storytelling inspired by everyday life.

 

New Illustrator – Nastka Lisa (editorial, illustrator, NB Illustration, publishing) New Illustrator – Nastka Lisa (editorial, illustrator, NB Illustration, publishing)

 

From an early age, Nastka was inspired by the world around her – she loved drawing what she saw: people, animals, flowers and trees. She grew up in a small Ukrainian village and spent much of her time outdoors, walking through fields and along the edge of the forest. She also loved reading and illustrating the stories she read, as books felt like portals to other places and lives she had never seen. Today, Nastka enjoys creating magical, heartfelt illustrations that inspire freedom of expression and a love for life, while gently reminding us how beautiful the world around us can be.

New Illustrator – Nastka Lisa (editorial, illustrator, NB Illustration, publishing) New Illustrator – Nastka Lisa (editorial, illustrator, NB Illustration, publishing)

WHERE THE DRAGON WAITS ILLUSTRATED BY GAIA ALESSI

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

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)

Stephen Player

Stephen Player (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

Stephen Player has produce many hundreds of  book covers over the years, and has recently been commissioned by Orbit Books to produce some fine quality special edition covers for the series by Robert Jordan The Wheel of Time- as you can see these are special editions sold  with a limited print run and  created with additional finishes and quality covers. Opulant and collectable.

Stephen Player (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

The Dragon Reborn  (book 3 of the series) and The Greatest Hunt (book 2 of the series) this bestselling series will soo be a TV Series.

 

Creative  Director : Duncan Spilling /  Little Brown Book Group

 

For more of Stephen Player ’s wonderful work please check out the Artist Partners website. Stephen Player | Illustrator | Artist Partners

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