Levi Pinfold Illustrates The Dam by David Almond
This month sees the publication of a breath-taking picture book collaboration by a multi-award winning pairing - author David Almond with illustrator Levi Pinfold.
Alex T. Smith: Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets
The adventure seeking, fish finger sandwich eating Mr Penguin is back with the second book in the series by Alex T. Smith, the international bestselling creator of Claude.
Behind the Book: Monty & Sylvester by Carly Gledhill
Carly Gledhill’s artwork style is immediately recognisable for her quirky characters and playful layouts, full of humour and heart. This spring her debut author-illustrated picture book ‘Monty & Sylvester A Tale of Everyday Super Heroes’ published with Orchard Books.
We spoke to Carly on creating her first picture book, and delve deeper into what inspired this imaginative, witty tale, and the loveable duo behind the story, best friends — and unlikely heroes — Monty and Sylvester.
Bright launches new children’s book award
Bright have partnered with The Alligator’s Mouth independent bookshop to launch a new award for highly illustrated children’s fiction.
Lucy Rose creates a stunning illustration for the cover for Stacey Halls new novel, The Familiars
Lucy Rose was commissioned by Bonnier Zaffre Publishing to illustrate the cover for Stacey Halls much anticipated new book, The Familiars.
Spotlight: Clementine Hope
Clementine Hope’s compositions of intricate drawing and bold use of white space…
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An Interview With Emerging Young Illustrator – Joe Lillington
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.
Frances Castle Illustrates Journeys of Discovery for Wide Eyed Editions
Frances Castle returns with a second fun and fact-packed non-fiction book in the Spot the Mistake series published by Wide Eyed Editions this month. Journeys of Discover is a lavish and large format, fully illustrated hardback which provides readers with an immersive, puzzle solving experience with a variety of red herrings, misplaced props and out of context objects cleverly hidden within each spread.
Miguel Ordonez’s latest book Going to the Volcano
Just published this long awaited wonderful picture book created by the very talented illustrator Miguel Ordonez (having previously worked on the Jimmy Fallon best selling titles - Dada and Mama) and written by the fabulous and award winning author Andy Stanton (Mr Gum and many other wonderful books ) the book entitled: Going to The Volcano is published by Hodder Children's Books. This very talented duo have produced a fabulously funny, colourful and quirky picture book.
For more of Miguel's imaginative characters and creative work please go to the website : https://www.artistpartners.com/portfolios/miguel-ordonez/
Just Our Type: Introducing Adam Carter
Phosphor Art are pleased to introduce you to Adam Carter, a lettering and graffiti artist from North London who specialises in large scale artwork and live murals, whilst also creating hand-drawn type for ad campaigns, editorial layouts and packaging.