When you’re trying to take the time to set up some pretty shots of your sketch but the cat wants in on the action…
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Writing a book is entirely personal, but publishing books is a weird situation where personal and commercial collide. For today's #DATips, we're going to look at personal taste and the role it plays when we look at submissions
Is there anything wrong with querying agents on a Sunday? They'll just get it on Monday right? Am I massively overthinking the etiquette here? #WritingCommmunity#querying
Doing the character design for Nain & Taid, going back in time to do their wedding picture, knowing he's no longer with us 🥲 This book has been a journey & I've definitely been inspired by a mix of people and lots of my own childhood memories
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If you follow my stories you would of seen me revising some of my old sketchbooks looking for some inspiration for my house dragon character for a picture book pitch I'm working on. I sketched some quick ideas out, I knew I wanted something that would look really silly
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Even if you don't love it can I get a standing ovation please? This was the most challenging piece I've done to date! I will do close-ups of details soon, like the little house dragon on the chimney, the hall of pets past & the pirate treasure in the attic!
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Revisiting some of my favourite character doodles for inspiration. I always like to fill the background world with magical creatures in my stories. I was obsessed with that growing up, the idea that just behind a tree could easily be a dragon #kidlit#kidlitart
I'm always trying to build and improve the representation in my illustrations. I know how important it is for my son when he sees someone else with a glucose monitor or pump (Like the little girl doing a cartwheel). #kidlit#kidlitart#kidlitartist#childrensbooks
I have some availability right now so if you’re looking for an illustrator drop me a message and let’s chat! In the meantime I’m working on a couple of new portfolio pieces. How adorable is this little class in full play?
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The School Library Association @uksla has just announced the shortlist for the Information Book Award! #IBA23
We’re thrilled that ‘An Illustrated History of Ghosts’ by @aaab_illo has been shortlisted in the Age 13-16 category. 👻
Congratulations Adam! 🥳👏
For portfolio day I thought I would post a piece about Seren, AKA The Star Girl. This is from one of my own stories 📷
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