May
22
Cracked
Another children's book illustration that fits this weeks Illustration Friday theme "cracked". This was from Hoppy no Atarashii Uchi (Hoppy's New House), one of my own stories published by Fukuinkan Shoten in Japan.
May
21
Nasty!
The latest book I've been working on is a new edition of Children's Laureate Michael Rosen's "Nasty" for Barn Owl Books in London. First released in the 1980's, this new edition will run with 25 black and white text drawings by yours truly, plus colour cover.
All will be revealed in August when the book is released, in the meantime here's a sneak preview of the cover design.
All will be revealed in August when the book is released, in the meantime here's a sneak preview of the cover design.
May
8
Parade
Here's something from the cupboard that matches this weeks Illustration Friday brief "Parade". It's from the picture book King Smelly Feet, written by Hiawyn Oram, released in the UK by Andersen Press a few years ago.
May
5
Escapism
Here's a very recent doodle. I seem to be drawing a lot of fantasy towns lately, I think it's all part of the way my mind works with escapism.
Strange to say, much as I love the natural world my imagination tends to be most energized when I'm in a crowded, urban city environment. I love the country, exploring forests and craggy landscapes, but if I spend too long away from the city my imagination is dulled.
Strange to say, much as I love the natural world my imagination tends to be most energized when I'm in a crowded, urban city environment. I love the country, exploring forests and craggy landscapes, but if I spend too long away from the city my imagination is dulled.
