I came across The Little Chimp Society by chance and thought it was such a great site I had to join. I also saw it’s sponsor Hire an Illustrator and thought that since it’s time to start to promote myself I would try it out. It would be great to hear from other fellow illustrators about their experiences with it. I have just started out as an illustrator and will be having a children’s book published which will be out in September 08 called ”The Naming Book of Rascally Rhymes” written by Jordan Troutt. I am so excited so I thought I would share this news.
Put June 5th in your diary, as the AOI is holding a one-day symposium at the London College of Communication, exploring contemporary issues in illustration with particular regard to ethical and green debates. There’s an amazing line-up of speakers planned, including big names such as Lawrence Zeegen, Si Scott, McFaul, Paul Davis, Rian Hughes & Mark Wigan, so book now at www.theaoi.com to avoid disappointment. Continue reading »
I had an email from Jessie Brown who works for Cornerstone [Promotion] the other day while she was doing the rounds and trying to convince me to post about Zune Arts as part her promotional campaign for them. I wasn’t too interested in the video she was trying to sell, but the one above by TLL is great… But to keep Jessie happy the one about the upcoming Zune Arts film called ‘Mother Like No Other’ can be seen below.
Toronto-based artist Jessica Fortner has added a batch of amazing new illustrations to her site. Her hand crafted characters really come to life in these photo-scenarios.