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Sarah Dennis – Natural

Sarah Dennis – Natural (Editorial Commissions, illustrator, New Division, Publishing Jobs)

 

Sarah Dennis was thrilled to be asked to illustrate ‘Natural’ a fabulous new cookbook published by Parragon. Sarah created a beautiful set of paper cut illustrations for the cover and insides of this compendium of wholesome recipes. This was a dream project for self - confessed foodie Sarah.

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Alex T Smith: Claude: Lights! Camera! Action!


Alex T Smith: Claude: Lights! Camera! Action! (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

Alex T Smith's seventh book in his bestselling Claude series, Lights! Camera! Action! is Waterstones Children's Book of the Month! Claude discovers a film set on the other side of the fence! When the two lead actors are injured, Claude and Sir Bobblysock are asked to take their places. Can they become movie stars with just the simple addition of a wig? Of course they can!

 

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Curiouser & Curiouser – Dan Taylor Celebrates 150 years of Wonderland!

Lewis Caroll's Alice in Wonderland has been a unique source of nonsensical artistry & whimsical storytelling for the past 150 years and will continue to inspire book lovers the world over for generations to come.

This week, Dan Taylor's vibrant sticker book published with Campbell this July and includes over 300 stickers for Wonderland lovers to enjoy.

Curiouser & Curiouser – Dan Taylor Celebrates 150 years of Wonderland! (Bright Group, Children’s Books, illustrator)

 

Dan Taylor is represented by The Bright Group

Gary Newman – Cover for ‘Enchanted August’

Gary Newman worked with the design team at Penguin Random House to create this beautiful cover for 'Enchanted August'. Gary's chic artwork is just perfect for Brenda Bowen’s summer tale, which is based
on the 1920's classic 'Enchanted April'. We think Gary's simple graphic evokes memories of summers gone by.

Gary Newman – Cover for ‘Enchanted August’ (Editorial Commissions, illustrator, Lipstick of London, New Division, Publishing Jobs)

Gary Newman is represented by New Division

David Litchfield’s Début Picture Book – The Bear and the Piano

David has hit the ground running at Bright securing his first picture book deals in both the UK and the US. His distinctive style mixes colour and drama to inspire an incredible atmosphere which creates a huge scale from which to entertain his readers.

David's début Picture Book - The Bear and the Piano (published with Frances Lincoln), is available for pre-order now!

David Litchfield’s Début Picture Book – The Bear and the Piano (Bright Group, Children’s Books, illustrator)

David first began drawing when he was very young, creating Star Wars & Indiana Jones mash-up comics for his older brother and sister. His illustration heroes and biggest influences are Albert Uderzo, Sylvan Chomet, Jon Klassen and Shaun Tan. He uses a variety of techniques to create his illustrations and considers himself to be a mixed media artist as he usually combines all the elements together in Photoshop.

David Litchfield is represented by Bright 

David Litchfield’s Début Picture Book – The Bear and the Piano (Bright Group, Children’s Books, illustrator)

 

Chris Garbutt: It’s a Groovy World, Alfredo! – Debut Picturebook

 

Chris Garbutt's long-awaited debut picture book, It's a Groovy World, Alfredo! written by Sean Taylor, is published by Walker on 4th June.

Chris Garbutt: It’s a Groovy World, Alfredo! – Debut Picturebook (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator)

Poor Alfredo is a frog who just can't dance. No matter how hard his best friend Marty (a smooth talking fly) tries to teach him all the fancy dance moves - all he ever does is Jump! Jump! Jump! It's just not cool!  Or… is it?

 Chris Garbutt: It’s a Groovy World, Alfredo! – Debut Picturebook (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator) Chris Garbutt: It’s a Groovy World, Alfredo! – Debut Picturebook (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator)

Chris' use of rich colours with subtle washes, combined with his simple yet expressive characters gives this heart-warming story a really unique feel. Here's a preview of his gorgeous illustrations.

Chris Garbutt is represented by Arena Illustration

Garry Walton – Channel Shore

Garry Walton was delighted to be asked to illustrate the cover of  ‘Channel Shore’ by Tom Fort. Garry worked with the design team at Simon and Schuster to create the cover art for Tom’s previous title ‘The A303 - Highway To The Sun’ and was thrilled to be asked to illustrate this next book in the series.

 Garry Walton – Channel Shore (illustrator, Meiklejohn, Publishing Jobs)      Garry Walton – Channel Shore (illustrator, Meiklejohn, Publishing Jobs)

‘Channel Shore’ takes the reader on a fascinating, discursive journey from east to west, to find out what the English Channel means to us and what is so special about the English seaside. We love Garry’s cover illustration - it conjours up memories of lazy summer days at the beach!

Garry Walton is represented by Meiklejohn

Paddle Against the Flow

Miss Led draws two stunning portraits for Huck Magazine's 'Paddle Against the Flow'.

 Paddle Against the Flow (Editorial Commissions, Illustration Ltd, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

This is the first book published by the culture magazine; a book marketed as the 'bible of creative advice'. Miss Led's portraits of Alex Gibney and Kalle Lasn grace the inside pages - she says "I really enjoyed working in macro detailing on these illustrations".

Paddle Against the Flow (Editorial Commissions, Illustration Ltd, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

Miss Led is represented by Illustration Ltd

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