Andrew Hammond

Creative Director, Author and Illustrator…New graphic novel, Spacekid iLK: Stranded! out now - for ages 7 and up.

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Thanks for sharing!

[Artists in Residence @ArtistsIR]

A great article on the importance of creativity by @AndyHammond. Andrew is a regular artist for us, visiting schools and sharing his wisdom.

https://t.co/v6OtRHOlrv

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WE WON! 🥳

Well done and thank you to all our amazing artists who worked on this project:
@Positiveartsuk, @ne_illustration, @DalstonScribble, Omni, Budstudio, @AndyHammond

More on the art programme - https://t.co/dbprUg8cqq
#BrentDesignAwards #BDA23

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This week we were teaching them the grid method for scaling up drawings…

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This has been a lot of fun, getting to make a mural with the brilliant kids at Oakington Manor Primary School!

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Thank you to @ArtistsIR for helping us create our a mural for our King's Coronation assembly next week!

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Look at all the ink still on that board!

We did so many drawings today, designing flower characters to go in a Great British Garden Mural at @oakingtonmanor primary school with @ArtistsIR!

It was so much fun! Sorry I couldn’t clean the whiteboard properly though! 🫣

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I think this is better than I could have done!

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Do you call him Spacekid? Or iLK?

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Check out this insight…“As the windows of Downing Street shrink, and a bunker mentality looms, it is the function of the most senior advisers to be a lifeline. To keep the prime minister connected to the changing world outside”

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New article out from my fiancée in the independent today...I love how she writes in a way even I can understand about such complex, nuanced topics. 😄

[Michelle Clement @MLClem]

New @Independent long read from @patrickjlaw & me

‘When Starmer is deciding who will be his chief of staff, he should remember that when in 1995 Blair chose Jonathan Powell, little did he know that Powell would be the last man standing with him in 2007.’
https://t.co/OEqzZq94DB

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Here I've tried to describe three qualities which will help you in any creative endeavour. And these are three qualities, that my mum can definitely relate to. 😄

https://t.co/bbZdcSJsCP

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I often hear my mum say "I'm not creative," but working in a creative role isn't as mysterious as many people think it is…

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This is something I’ve been thinking about for a while. What is the practical role that creativity plays in schools. I believe, if we redefine what we mean by “security” the purpose of creative subjects becomes much clearer…Find the full video on TikTok…
#education #creativity

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@ianjonbutler Thanks Ian!

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First look at print copies of book 2! It’s oraaaannnngggeeee!!! (…and blue)

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…And here’s a close up of your favourite… the drooling midget fartfly from squench!

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This tweet goes out to @superkambrook thank you for the great review! 👉 https://t.co/VF8KFuumIH

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Yesterday was a BIG DAY.

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@ReedsyDiscovery A little more about the book…In case you were wondering. 🤓

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“What a fantastic read, I read this with my daughter in one sitting, we both enjoyed the illustrations and the way the story unfolded. A definite must for anyone who loves humour, space and all things alien.” Charlotte Bradford an @lovereadingkids ambassador.

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“Spacekid iLK: Stranded!” Is out today!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Thanks to @ImogenRW and everyone that has helped make this happen!

#middlegradebooks #kidlit #graphicnovel

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“The characters were lovable, and the plotline’s resolution was unique…I 100% recommend this series to readers of sci-fi or comic books.”
Thanks for the review @ReedsyDiscovery and @superkambrook !