Archive for the Arena Areas category
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Steve May Laura Norder Sheriff of Butts Canyon
Howdy! why don’t ya’ll mosey on down to Butts Canyon, There’s a new self appointed sheriff in town Laura Norder. Aint no crime, commotion or nit-witted nonsense gets past her. But who’s that on the horizon it’ s only lawless Duncan Disorderly and he’s got havoc in mind. Laura Norder Sheriff of Butts Canyon is written by Guy Bass and illustrated by Steve May.
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Neal Layton hits the Big Apple with Emily Brown
It’s time to take centre stage with Emily Brown and the Thing in Tall Stories Broadway adaptation of Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton’s much loved picture book
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The Super Side-Quest Test by Thomas Flintham
Super Rabbit Boy is back in his sixth adventure in the Press Start Series published by Branches, illustrated early chapter books that grow young readers!
Filed under: Children's Books, Just Published, Thomas Flintham
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Worldwide Launch of GIGANTOSAURUS on Disney Junior
Jonny Duddle’s book Gigantosuarus has been made into a fantastic TV series by our clever animation friends at Cyber Group Studios in Paris. The series is directed by Olivier LeLardoux and is airing on Disney from 18th January 2019
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Pinky Malinky a Total WIENER….
Hotter than a hot sausage the long awaited Pinky Malinky series co-creted by Chris Garbutt has hit Netflix like a tornado. A banger of a new animated series featuring a young boy who also happens to be a genetically mutated Hot Dog.
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Kristyna Litten Illustrates I’ll Love You…
I’ll Love You… is a heart-warming picture book and the perfect bedtime story to read aloud to the ones you love. There are yaks in cadillacs, sheep setting sail, frogs on big-wheeled bikes, ants wearing tiny ant hats and much more…
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12 Days of Yule Matthew Land
Matthew Land’s 12 days of Yule is inspired by the Scottish countryside he so loves. He works in delicate watercolour underpinned by a strong drawing style. His work has both movement and grace, we love this series particularly showcasing our favourite time of year.
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Step-by-Step how to draw Santa with Anna Chernyshova
Learn to draw Santa with illustrator Anna Chernyshova with this easy to follow step-by-step guide inspired by the characters in Santa Selfie written by Peter Bently.
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News from Neal Layton
Neal Layton attends the Drawing the Future awards ceremony and launches the South Kensington Lit Festival with Drawing Europe Together.
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Graham Carter’s Beautiful Designs for Eltham Library
The Enchanted Story Garden is a literary play space commissioned by GLL, designed by Discover, concept and visuals development with Illustrator Graham Carter, created by Meticulous.
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David Hitch Portfolio
David Hitch studied BA at Central Saint Martins, followed by a postgraduate Communication Design Diploma in illustration
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Behind The Scenes of How Winston Delivered Christmas With Alex T. Smith
Alex T. Smith gives us a behind the scenes insight into the design and illustration work involved in creating How Winston Delivered Christmas
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Thomas Flintham’s Press Start – WINS at Sheffield Children’s Book Award
We are thrilled that Thomas Flintham’s Press Start book has won the emerging readers category in the 30th Anniversary Sheffield Children’s Book Award.
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Welcoming Matthew Land to Arena Illustration
This month we are beyond thrilled to welcome amazing new illustrative talent Matthew Land to the Arena family. We are delighted to be representing Matthew and look forward to sharing his illustrations with you over the coming years
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New work and in conversation with illustrator Frances Castle
We’ve spent some time in conversation with illustrator Frances Castle looking at her current projects and finding out more about her passion for collecting treasures, her inspirations and a sneak peek at some stunning unpublished work
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Drawing Europe Together including work by Neal Layton
Drawing Europe Together is a heartfelt exploration of Europe, bringing together 45 illustrators who share their vision of Europe in this timely collection.
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Explorers on Witch Mountain with Illustrations by Tomislav Tomic
To welcome in the spooky delights of Halloween we’d like to invite you on an epic pumpkin filled adventure in Explorers on Witch Mountain by Alex Bell featuring stunning illustrations by Tomislav Tomic.
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Wiggott’s Wonderful Waxworld: Terror Train with cover design by Euan Cook
Get ready to be chilled to your very core with this spooky offering from Horrible Histories author Terry Deary with a magnificently creepy cover illustrated by Euan Cook
Filed under: Book Covers, Children's Books, Design, Euan Cook, News