News / Illustrator of the Month

Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Life

Sophie Meehan Posted on May 07 2021

Our illustrator of the month for May is much loved children's book icon Richard Scarry. Scarry was an American children's author and illustrator known for his witty, highly detailed and charismatic books. He's one of the most prolific and best-selling children's authors of all time, with over 150 books to his name. Learn how his school life and years in the army influenced his art style.

Beatrice Alemagna's Unique and Charming Picture Books

Sophie Meehan Posted on October 31 2018

Alemagna manages to retain a recognisable aesthetic through all of her work, but for each new book she utilises different materials. Her illustrations have used collage, cutouts, paint, textured paper, transparent elements and coloured pencils.

Robert Ingpen's Magical Classics

Sophie Meehan Posted on June 28 2018

Every month we blog about an illustrator that we love, giving you the opportunity to...

Shirley Hughes' Timeless Appeal

Sophie Meehan Posted on April 12 2018

Shirley Hughes books and prints

Shirley Hughes is best known for her Alfie series, about the daily lives of a little boy called Alfie, his sister Annie Rose, and their family and community. Hughes' stories are warm and comforting and her illustration style is nostalgic and naturalistic. Children love her books because they can recognise their own daily lives in the stories, and adults love them for their sweetness and gentle humour.

Layers of Meaning: Kaatje Vermeire's Innovative Illustrations

Sophie Meehan Posted on February 28 2018

Kaatje Vermeire is just one of the great illustrators currently working on the continent, who are strangely underappreciated by English speaking audiences. Although many of her books have been translated, readers in Ireland and the UK tend to stick to what they know and miss out on the experimental, innovative approaches being taken by continental illustrators.

The Man Who Made Miffy: Dick Bruna's Life and Art

Sophie Meehan Posted on January 18 2018

Every month we blog about an illustrator that we love, giving you the opportunity to l...

Kay Nielsen: The Forgotten Genius

Sophie Meehan Posted on November 22 2017

Every month we focus a blog on an illustrator that we love, giving you the opportunity...

Chris Haughton's Deceptively Simple Storybooks

Sophie Meehan Posted on October 25 2017

Every month we focus a blog on an illustrator that we love, giving you the opportunity...

Suburban Surrealism: The World of Shaun Tan

Sophie Meehan Posted on September 27 2017

Our Illustrator of the Month blog series is a chance to find out more about your favou...

A Hidden Gem: The Warmth and Wit of Sven Nordqvist

Sophie Meehan Posted on August 30 2017

Our Illustrator of the Month blog series focuses on some of our favourite illustrators...

More than Moomins: The Life and Works of Tove Jansson, our Illustrator of the Month

Sophie Meehan Posted on August 02 2017

Illustrator of the Month: Elsa Beskow

Sophie Meehan Posted on July 05 2017

Our ‘Illustrator of the Month’ blog series focuses on some of our favourite illustrato...

Illustrator of the Month: Tomi Ungerer

Sophie Meehan Posted on June 08 2017

Our new ‘Illustrator of the Month’ blog series focuses on some of our favourite illust...

Illustrator of the Month: Jon Klassen

Sophie Meehan Posted on May 10 2017

This week we’re beginning a series of blog posts that will focus on some of our favour...

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