Party at the Cambridge school of Art Bologna book fair stand 2012

The very talented Sarah Whelan and I (Sarah is here on the right)

The stand

What a great party! 

A huge thanks to all involved in the resounding success of the first Cambridge school of Art Stand for the Bologna Children's book fair 2012, particularly for the efforts of Pam Smy who did a wonderful job organising the event! 

New work ! Come and Visit the show!

I will be exhibiting my work alongside my fellow Masters graduates.......

An exhibiton of childrens' book illustration by six new designers: Benjamin Parker; Bethan Roose Hopkins; Emma Symons; Jen Desmond; Rachel Elizabeth Lovatt and Susanna Moores.

24th November to 10th December 2011 at Merriecroft, The Common, Sissinghurst

 East Sussex

Do come along if you can make it ! 

Telling tales exhibition

Shoo! said the old man, but Hoko just sat there waiting patiently.

Shoo! said the old man, but Hoko just sat there waiting patiently.

Oink oink this little piggy....

Little Herbert character development drawings

Little herbert, looking for love

                                   This is a possible spread for Little Herbert, the vertically challlenged
                                   bird who is a just a tiny bit unlucky in love.

Big dog Little dog

"Lets play chase!" said Jake to Winnepeg.

Henry

I have been experimenting with using simple line drawings with block colour. I think this approach could work well with picture books for very young children and I have enjoyed exploring this way of working and will continue to find ways of using this method as a form of visual narrative.

This is Skratch....hes a little sweetie pie!

Berries

This collection of winter berry illustrations were created as Christmas card designs for Tigerprints 'Gifted' competition. I wanted to create some images that had contemporary edge and brought a fresh look to Christmas.  

I love Okapis!

I met this wonderful animal in the middle of a thunderstorm at London Zoo. As I crept into a deserted stable I saw this stunning Okapi. He had such a gentle nature and I was mesmerised by his beautiful coat. After painting him I realised that watercolour in the middle of a thunderstorm can be a bit of a challenge but I made it home with the paintings intact! 

Tikker and To are the best of friends. They love nothing better than a good gossip together!

Peep & peeper!

Glider just loves to soar the skies

Lady is all about elegance and sophistication

Gumpy scrumpy's well just a bit er...grumpy. He isnt so keen on other birds.

Lim is a very kind and peacful bird, who is happy in his own company

Yello's favourite food is bannanas :)

Bomber loves to dive and swoop !