Archive for the Arena category
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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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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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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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Emily Brown and Father Christmas Illustrated by Neal Layton
In Emily Brown and Father Christmas, written by Cressida Cowell and illustrated by Neal Layton we join the dynamic duo in a bid to save Christmas as Father Christmas takes embraces some very modern non-conventional time saving devises on Christmas Eve with chaotic results.
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How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T Smith
Deck the halls, buff your baubles and whack another batch of mince pies in the oven because we have the most festive of Christmas treats for you! Presenting the MUST HAVE Christmas book of the year, How Winston Delivered Christmas by our very own Alex T Smith
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Between Worlds with illustrations by Frances Castle
As winter fast approaches, the nights draw in and the air begins to chill what better read than Between Worlds a beautifully curated collection of traditional tales woven together triumphantly by award winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and Arena Illustrator Frances Castle.
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Mr Penguin is Back and He’s Headed for The Fortress of Secrets…
Grab a fish finger sandwich and a magnifying glass and get ready to head out on a second epic mild peril and rodent filled adventure with Alex T Smith’s Mr Penguin in… *dramatic drum roll* Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets…Published by Hodder Children’s Books
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The Dam by David Almond and Levi Pinfold
The Dam by David Almond and Levi Pinfold published by Walker Books is a striking and moving story of loss, hope and the enduring power of music, in this re-telling of a true story originally told by Kathryn and Mike Tickell.
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Get snippy and crafty with Alex T Smith’s Egg Box Dragon
The Adventures of The Egg Box Dragon written by the late Richard Adams and illustrated by Alex T. Smith publishes in dazzling paperback this month with Hachette Children’s Books. An enchanting story about friendship, creativity and magic!
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All Aboard The School Bus of Horrors Illustrated by Euan Cook
Embark on the ride on your life with School Bus of Horrors, 6 seriously spooky reads with striking covers featuring artwork by Euan Cook, these American library editions created by Capstone take readers to the next level with 4D elements leading to exclusive video content, accessed by scannable codes within the books.
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PRESS START! It’s Blast Off with Thomas Flintham
This action packed series of books created by Thomas Flintham will be sure to entice even the most addicted screen fiends away from their iPads and into a crazy world of Super Rabbit Boy.
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A look inside Ancient Warriors Illustrated by Joe Lillington
Throughout history, timelines have been punctuated with epic battles, for control of land, resources and communities. Flying Eye Books in association with author Iris Volant and Arena Illustrator Joe Lillington have chosen this aspect of History to form the basis for Ancient Warriors.
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Exciting New Work by Graham Carter
From his cosy south coast studio in Brighton Graham Carter is one of the most exciting illustrators and print makers currently working in the UK, With a keen eye for design Graham creates visuals for a number of publishers and brands and his collectable prints have become sought after the world over.
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An interview with illustrator Joe Lillington
Joe Lillington has been represented by Arena Illustration for two years and in that time has emerged as a go-to illustrator for historical non-fiction publications for children.
Filed under: Arena, Book Covers, Design, Joe Lillington, New Work, The Illustration Process
The influence of Medieval manuscripts on Joe’s recent work is evident in the detail and depiction of figures and landscapes, often drawing reference from the work of Pieter Bruegel who’s work he greatly admires, Joe’s illustrative style has equally been shaped by his childhood love of the Asterix graphic novels by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo which first triggered his love for history, characterisation and strong narrative. -
All Hail the Hemperor! Tomislav Tomic Beer Campaign Launches.
San Francisco based agency Erich and Kallman have created an animated launch campaign featuring artwork by Tomislav Tomic for their new HPA beer The Hemperor from New Belgium Brewery. Commissioned by 1stAveMachine in London.
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Football Crazy, Football Mad
In the run up to the FIFA World Cup we are celebrating all things football with footy fans Spike Gerrell and Simon Bartram.
Filed under: Arena, Children's Books, New Work, News, Simon Bartram, Spike Gerrell