Spring

Starting work on a new book for Holiday House.
Flowers at my friend's mothers memorial.
My magical Magnolia(and new patio area, made from all recycled bits... I'm doing lots of work in the garden)
Proofs for my books published by Templar in July.
Super potty pot by Scott Garrett.
Dartmoor and Dog.
My springtime lounge.
Pigeon painting.

Printmaking Patterns for my latest books.

For my latest 4 books published by Templar Publishing, I hand printed all the background patterns at the fantastic Double Elephant print workshop in Exeter.
The little chap at the end is a left over ink mono print.

A NEW POST

Sorry my dear blog, I have abandoned you of late!

For my creative updates it's best to follow me on Instagram or on my Facebook page.

Anyhow... My latest book is in the shops very soon in the USA. (Published by Holiday House.)
WARNING! IT CONTAINS A NAKED SHEEP!
It's a modern fun twist on the traditional rhyme. All about knitting and giving. I really enjoyed working on this.



A lovely review in Kirkus review here.

Another in the School Library Journal, “While toddlers can enjoy the song and illustrations in Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, preschool audiences may have a greater appreciation for the book’s humor and literary references, making it a great storytime selection.”

Oh yes...New books!

I am VERY excited to say that I am working on some new books to be published next year by Templar.
It is joy to be working again with the wonderful Art Director Genevieve Webster (of Rasta Mouse Fame) and the Fabby Editor (and writer) Alison Ritchie. A dream team to me, especially as they worked on my 1st book ever, Cat's Colours back in 1996. (Which still brings in the royalties!)
It is a slight side step in terms of my Artwork, using elements that I have been doing outside my Kids books for a while, including lots of hand printed patterns.
There's a Cat, there's a Lemur and there are surprises!

I wanna be a part of it....NEW YORK, NEW YORK!

I really do love New York. Even when it is in the grips of finger freezin' arctic weather.

(Photos above, including, carved trunks at Anthropologie, presents and purchases including a book from the Maria Kalman Exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt and a poster by Christian Robinson at la Caza
Azul bookstore, light selection of NY, I love the sieve one and mosaics on the metro.)

I just came back from dropping off my latest book to the most lovely publishers in the world, Holiday House.

I also went up to Vermont to visit dear friends.
(Photos below, including the frozen Hudson river from the train and a collage I made.)
All went too quickly, but came back to spring and lots of exciting news. More on that later...

Colour in the grey

I hope 2015 has started well for you.

It is sometimes grey and cold here in Devon...but it's perfect weather to stay in and work on my new book, do a sketch a day (I've fallen behind already - oh well!) and snuggle in front of an open fire after a long walk on Dartmoor. I love the contrast of the light from the fire and candles in the darkness of winter.

Blog post overdue, overload.

I have not posted on here all summer.
Here's a catch up.
Happy days...busy creating new book ideas, settling into our fantastic new home,
a visit to the Edinburgh fringe festival (No miracles by Nathan Coley.)
and re-sculpturing a disney prince and princesses!...



And being outside as much as possible, playing on Dartmoor and camping by the sea.
I hope you all had a great summer(or indeed winter) too.