Carlos Araujo showcased in 3x3 Magazine!

Great news.. Carlos Araujo is being showcased in the illustration magazine 3x3! . Only six illustrators are selected for each issue, the theme of this issue was whimsical illustration and they found Carlos to be one of the most talented illustrators working in the field today. Now in their 10th year 3x3 recognizes outstanding creative work produced by individuals from around the world and feature those individuals in their special section called Spotlight. 

Lisa Hunt for Morrison's baby range!

We are so excited to tell you about the launch of Morrison's 'Little Big' range for babies, complete with the fabulous artwork by the lovely Lisa Hunt! Lisa worked together with Elmwood to created the adorable elephant designs which feature on all on the products in the range. Her simple, contemporary approach was perfect for the clean and clear look that the supermarket wanted to achieve. It might be for babies, but I don't care.. I'm off to get my hands on some of that lotion to give my skin that youthful glow!

See what Elmwood had to say about the project here.

Also, check out the wonderful advert, with Lisa's artwork coming to life in animation:

Valentina's first book published!

We are proud to announce that Valentina Mendicino's first children's picture book, published by Top That! Publishing, is hitting the shelves this month. 'The Tragic Tale of Dwayne, The Eating Monster' is the hilarious story of one little monster's insatiable appetite. He eats and eats, and grows and grows, until.... well you'll just have to find out his fate for yourselves! Valentina's striking and original artwork conveys the story perfectly, and we are pleased and excited to be part of the blossoming career of an artist who is definitely one to watch over the coming months. 

Mark Ruffle in the running for Royal Society award!

We are pleased to say that the book, 'Build the Human Body', featuring Mark Ruffle's wonderful illustrations, has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize!


Read about the full list here.

Valentina award from Macmillan

We are so pleased to announce that Valentina Mendicino's wonderful book, 'The Really Abominable Snowman' has won a commendation from the Macmillan children's book prize, awarded annually for outstanding original work from students of illustration. Valentina has since graduated and if already a big hit with our clients! Congratulations Valentina!

See her lovely roughs and artworks here to gain an insight into her creative world...

Barbara Bongini for Usborne

Italian artist Barbara Bongini has been working away on a great series of original books from Usborne publishing. Fairy Ponies tells the tales of a little girl, Holly, and the magical world of the fairy ponies. Barbara's ability to create fabulous images in both colour and b&w have proved hugely successful in these books, and we can give you a sneak peek in this lovely article from Usborne: 

http://usbornepublishing.tumblr.com/post/43642014368/away-with-the-fairies

NEW ARTIST! Sarah Deakin!

We are pleased to announce our latest addition to The Organisation stable has arrived... SARAH DEAKIN!

Sarah Deakin is a recent graduate of the MA Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Her illustrations are a fusion of intricate watercolour and pencil drawings with digital media and inspired by observational drawing. Sarah works from a studio at her farm in Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire.

To see more of Sarah's lovely work, check out her folio on our web site