January Illustrators Newsletter

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January Illustrators Newsletter

So, as well as the monthly 'five interesting things for illustrators' I have some VERY EXCITING NEWS I am dying to share!

The Good Ship Illustration

Me and my illustrator buddies: Tania Willis and Katie Chappell are launching an online illustration Course called The Good Ship Illustration. Join the Good Ship Newsletter for a heads-up when the first course, all about finding your creative voice, goes live.

You’d love your creative work if only you could find more time to do it, make more money, and feel confident with what you make.

We believe you do have what it takes, illustration needn’t be scary, and we’re with you all the way, along with the rest of the crew in our online community.

1. Oh I am a huge fan of George Him and there is going to be an exhibition of his work at Illustration HQ.
George Him: A Polish Designer for Mid-Century Britain, 31 Jan-10 May. I was once invited to select the work of anyone from the Seven Stories archive to hang along side my work, and I chose a beautiful piece by George Him, from his book 'All about the Giant Alexander'. It is one of my favourite books.

2. I bought this beautiful book of sketchbook work by comic artists: Comics Sketchbooks: THe Unseen World of Today's Most Creative Talents by Steven Heller.

3. World Book Day is coming up at the beginning of March. I always visit schools at this time of year and for those of you doing the same I found this downloadable pdf from the Society of Authors very useful. Scroll down to appearences and events, and click on 'Guide for Authors Visiting Schools and Libraries'.

BTW if your school wants to book me for World Book Day I am doing a week in London, a week in Northumberland and a week in Co Durham/ North Yorks, so if your school is in any of those areas message me.

4. Are you a published author? It's time to apply for ALCS. ALCS make sure you receive the money you’re entitled to as a writer when someone copies or uses your work.

5. To celebrate what would have been Brian Wildsmith's 90th birthday, his family have built a new website to celebrate his work.