I’m slowly getting the hang of using my fingers to paint. A couple o people sitting opposite me on a train. The fact that these can be done in a short time (10-30 minutes) and look convincing is great, but the search for a style, a look, will take a while.
Author: Ken
I am a children's book illustrator and author. I trained as a graphic designer, and have worked in publishing for over thirty years.
Nowadays I work at Harper Collins running an inclusive global imprint called Kumusha Books. I still write and illustrate children's books though and enjoy every minute immersed in publishing!
iPhone illustrations
The task: once a week make a painting on iPhone of a ten minute speaker at a breakfast meeting. The results will be posted each week. This first picture is a test.
What’s in a toddler’s mind part 3.
The more I watch and observe, the more I learn, the more respect I give to babies and young children – to all young people (that goes without saying). When I worked in publishing I knew no one who had children and subsequently learned to use my editors, art directors and sales people as my…… Continue reading What’s in a toddler’s mind part 3.
What’s in a toddler’s mind 2
What’s in a toddler’s mind?
Did you ever try to work out just what is in the mind of a toddler? This is my first attempt. The first of many, probably. Once we get going with this idea, we’ll make them available to download. No point in doing that if the idea dries up on the next attempt…
Zimbabwe Signs
As a Zimbabwean, like any Zimbabwean, I’ve watched and waited to hear he outcome of the current negotiations taking place in Harare to end the political deadlock. Deep down all of us have been hoping that the outcome would be positive, but few have dared to speak this out loud. We all know our president,…… Continue reading Zimbabwe Signs
The Illustrationist 