What the Fluffy Bunny said to the Hungry Hippo

Last year I worked on the upcoming picture book ‘What the Fluffy Bunny Said to The Hungry Hippo’.

Written by P.Crumble, this quirky story follows the adventurous lengths one rabbit will go to in order to find 

some delicious Easter eggs. This egg-citing new instalment in the series will be available from March 1st 2019.

 This picture book is the follow-up title from last year’s ‘What the Fluffy Bunny Said to The Growly Bear’, 

written by P.Crumble and Published by Scholastic Australia.

For more information please visit scholastic

Wish

“Once every year, wishes take flight,

Filled with hope and twinkling light...”

My new picture book ‘Wish’ is now available for pre-order! This is my debut book as both the author and illustrator. 

Wish explores the nature of what a wish is, through the journey of a little Rabbit who is unwaveringly selfless and kind.

With the help of his friends Mouse, Fox and Bear, Rabbit discovers that thinking of others can sometimes bring the

greatest rewards of all.

I can only show the front cover for now. I’ll share more about the book and the development process close to,

and after its release. For any updates be sure to follow me on Instagram.

Illustration Friday: Sailor

My submission for this weeks Illustration Friday topic Sailor

Feature Friday: Charlie Sutcliffe Art

Where are you from?
I was born in England - where the Thames meets the sea. I was raised on the South Coast near Brighton.

Where do you currently practice your artwork?
I work from a studio in Ruzafa, Valencia, Spain. The neighbourhood is a vibrant patchwork of artists and designers.

Are you self taught or have you completed any training?
Technically, I went to university to study illustration... but at the time I was more interested in building a woodland house

in the forest next door. 

How would you describe your artwork/process?
As a constant voyage of experimentation and investigation.

What is your biggest influence/inspiration?

Everything that surrounds us. Flea markets are a big win as they are the best museums.

What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

The pleasure and honour to be able to carry on doing what I do.

What are you working on at the moment?
I´m completing a set of large papier mache sculptures which combine the mechanical with the organic.

Drawing in the botanical gardens and also preparing flora for a set of photograms. 

Where can people see your work?
We are currently showing in Laura Cobo, Valencia until the 10th of June before touring Europe

as well as the usual places.

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Feature Friday: Demelsa Haughton Illustration

Where are you from and where do you currently practice your artwork?

I live in North Yorkshire (UK) with my partner and our three children. I work from home which is a lovely commute!

My studio is 'under construction' at the moment so for now I work wherever I can find some quiet. 

Are you self taught or have you completed any training?

All self taught. I've always drawn and painted with traditional media but I was introduced to Photoshop and Illustrator

while doing a degree in fashion and fell in love with it. I did many, many frustrating tutorials to get the hang of it and I 

now remember approximately 1% of what I learned! I only use the basic features which is enough for how I use it though.

How would you describe your artwork/process?

I usually, but not always, start with a simple pencil sketch which I upload to Photoshop to paint. Sometimes I will know

where I am heading with a painting, other times an idea will come to me while aiming for something completely different.

Working digitally allows me go in different directions without having to start again and waste precious time.

What is your biggest influence/inspiration?

I love all things other worldly (the ultimate escapism) so that probably feeds my work quite a lot. I still feel heavily

influenced by my favourite books and films from my childhood, anything by Roald Dahl, The Lion The Witch and the

Wardrobe, Wizard of Oz, Labyrinth etc. 

What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

The first picture book I illustrated was published last year which was a highlight. But every time I sell a greeting card or a

print is a bit of a highlight too!

What are you working on at the moment?

As well as building up a greeting card and art prints business I'm also currently working on a second children's picture book

for Australian publisher Tusk Books.

Where can people see your work?

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Illustration Friday: Skate

Submitted this little character design for this weeks Illustration Friday theme Skate

Feature Friday: Sally Lancaster Art

Where are you from and where do you currently practice your artwork?

I'm from the gorgeous county of Devon and I'm a very proud Devonshire lass! I rent a room in a local printing firm. As I 

live on my own, I love getting out of the house and going to work at my studio-plus there are other people there to stop

me from losing the plot due to loneliness.

How would you describe your artwork/process?

I work from photographs so it starts with me doing a photo shoot. I will then go through the images to choose one that

stands out to me as something special, as the basis of my painting. I work in oils, although I do the first layer in acrylics to

speed up the drying time. I can then get to work with the oils, building up until the top, detailed layer.

What is your biggest influence/inspiration?

I love producing paintings with interesting lighting as this can create something either really dramatic or it can soften an image.

Have you ever received any artistic awards for your work?

Back when I produced mainly equestrian paintings I did win a couple of awards at the Society of Equestrian Artists annual

exhibitions. When I was a kid I won a painting set after entering a competition with Kellogg's Cornflakes-I was so

excited that I'd actually won something!

What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

When I worked as an Equestrian Artist there were a couple of things. Firstly being asked by The Racing Post to be the

artist working on their horse statue at an event set up by Cheltenham Racecourse. Secondly, being commissioned to 

do a painting of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the then ruler of Dubai. Now that I'm a Figurative Artist 

I'm waiting for a highlight, something like a solo show would be amazing! Hint hint to any galleries reading this...

Where can people see your work?

I have a few pieces in galleries which are listed on my website but most of my work can either be seen in my studio or at

any exhibitions-which are again listed in my website.

What are you working on at the moment?

To be honest, I'm having a little break due to needing to pay the bills but once things are back on track and I have time in

the studio, I'll be working on a few more of my paintings involving material draped over my model. I've loved working on

this series of paintings so am looking forward to getting back to them.

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Feature Friday: Johnathan Reiner Art

Where are you from?

Born in Los Angeles, grew up in Jerusalem, New York, New Jersey and San Fransisco and currently bouncing between

East London and Tel Aviv.

Where do you currently practice your artwork?

Mostly at home in my improvised studio space or at Print Club London.

Are you self taught or have you completed any training?

Self taught all the way. My day job is being a doctor-no joke.

How would you describe your artwork/process? 

Heavily based on the tradition of Collage. A mish mash of surreal, colourful, photographic elements and patterns. 

What is your biggest influence/inspiration? 

There are too many to recount. My mother is sitting quite high up there-being an artist herself-and teaching

me to this day to explore my creative mind. 

What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

My Solo exhibition 'Femme Fatale' at Hang Up Gallery last December through to the end of January this year. 

It pushed me to my limits and has been so rewarding.

What are you working on at the moment?

Several original pieces and in edition tackling my take on Marilyn Monroe!

Where can people see your work? 

Hang Up Gallery, Print Club and online,

Feature Friday: Louise NcNaught Art

Where are you from?

I was born in Paisley, Scotland, so I'm Scottish but we moved down to Surrey when I was quite young so unfortunantly I

don't have a Scottish accent.

Where do you currently practice your artwork?

I have a purpose-built studio in my back garden which is so useful, especially having a 3 year-old girl, it's important to have

my artwork nearby so I can get on with it with any given opportunity!

Are you self taught or have you completed any training?

I would say the drawing and painting skills were mainly self-taught as neither of my parents were artists but I did do a Fine

Art Degree that really helped hone my ideas and focus.

How would you describe your artwork/process? 

The materials I use are mainly various kinds of paint, oil, acrylic and spray paint. I also sometimes use gold leaf and pencil

so mixed media is perhaps the best description, though sometimes I find this a bit vague-especially when I see it on

paintings for sale as I like to know what media has been used.

What is your biggest influence/inspiration? 

Animals, obviously. I would say 'nature' but it really is the animals and insects I focus on. I'm going through a real insect

phase at the moment with bees, moths and butterfly wings-blowing them up really large to draw attention to them.

What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

So far it has been having my work projected on the biggest screen on Europe on the Vente Privée Building as you enter

Paris in December 2016 as part of an ecological venture with Pucci.

What are you working on at the moment?

I am mainly focused on my endangered animal series of which I have had two solo shows. The first in 2016 called

'Survival' in Nottingham at the George Thornton Gallery, and the most recent called 'Edge of Existence' in London with

Curious Duke Gallery. The series will eventually become a book in 2018 with Templar Publishing which I am very excited

about!

Where can people see your work? 

I have a list of galleries on my website www.louisemcnaught.com where my prints and originals can be seen,

I also part-take in art fairs which are in the Exhibitions section.

The Wishing Boat

I've just received an advanced copy of 'The Wishing Boat', written by Amanda Tarlau and published by Scholastic Australia.

This is the first children's book I've illustrated in my style and I'm pleased to let you know that it will be on sale

from May 1st 2017.

 

Once the book is released I'll upload a full blog post but for now here is a look at the cover!

Hoppy Easter!

We hope everyone has a great weekend! Be sure to check the blog next week for news of my forthcoming
new children's book!

Feature Friday: Dan Hillier Art

Where are you from?

I'm originally from Oxford. I now live in Hackney, London.

Where do you currently practice your artwork?

I have a studio at my house in Hackney. This is a mixed blessing as I can easily switch between work and home life but
I'm currently looking for an external studio as I need more space and want to start 'going to work'. I'm hoping to achieve
the dream of going to work Monday to Friday 9-5. I might even get a briefcase when I get to this point.

Are you self taught or have you completed any training?

I went to art school. Firstly in North Oxford for my foundation year and then attending Anglia Ruskin University (as I think
it's now called) in Cambridge to study Illustration and Graphic Arts.

How would you describe your artwork/process? 

I collect a lot of 1800s woodcuts, engravings and etchings from various sources and use them as the basis of producing
collaged work that often looks very little like the original material I've drawn from. I then scan them into Photoshop, next
manipulating and drawing into them, eventually producing them as large screen prints. I've recently also been adding
gold-leaf finishing to the screen prints too. 

What is your biggest influence/inspiration? 

Max Ernst's collage book 'Une Semaine de Bonte' was a big influence on me years ago and still continues to amaze.
I went over to Paris a few years ago to see the original work that was being shown in the Musee D'Orsay and it was
impressive to say the least. Time spent on silent meditation retreats and out in nature. At the moment my main inspiration
seems to be coming from classical art and music, of which I'm immersing myself in every day.

What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

Putting together my solo show 'Ceremony' at the Saatchi Gallery last November/December. It was based upon my time
in the Amazon and beyond in 2014/2015, where I spent time drinking ayahuasca with Shipibo and Kaxinawa curanderos,
along with some other plant and frog medicines. It was a perfect way to ground what had been a very expansive time.
It was also great to be in such a well attended and regarded gallery as I tend to keep my shows to a minimum and show
through art fairs and my own bits and pieces. Making that work has opened my eyes to where I might be able to take
this form.

Where can people see your work? 

I'll be showing at The Other Art Fair from 30 March - 2 April, and apart from this will be having a pop-up shop here and there
over the next year. I'll likely have another solo show next year. Otherwise all of my work in on my website www.danhillier.com,
though it's obviously much better to see in the flesh as there's a huge amount of detail that gets lost in small jpegs.

What are you working on at the moment?

I'm just putting the finishing touches on a few pieces for the The Other Art Fair. I will then be doing a few last-minute things
for the Folio Society whom I've been working with on an illustrated book, which they'll be releasing in May. Apart from that
I'm on a bit of a mission at the moment acquiring more source material and digitising everything so I can start working exactly
like I do at home wherever I am. I'm hoping Sri Lanka will be my next workplace.

Feature Friday: Sara Palacios Illustration

Where are you from and where do you currently practice your artwork?

I was born in the colourful and chaotic Mexico City. I work from home in San Francisco CA, where I live with my husband.

Are you self taught or have you completed any training?

I studied Graphic Design in Mexico and then came to San Francisco to study a bachelor's degree and a masters in 

Illustration at the Academy of Art University.

Have you ever received any artistic awards for your work?

I received a Pure Belpré Honour Award for my first book published in the US which meant a lot to me because it's

an award given to Hispanics in the US.

What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

I think every time I see a book that I've illustrated published it's a highlight for me — that and when I get emails from

people who tell me that they have read one of the books I've illustrated and that the book has touched them somehow.

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