Kimane Maruge was the world’s oldest student, starting in his eighties because he wanted to be able to read the bible. His story has inspired millions from his humble existence in Kenya. He showed that when the spirit is will ing the mind and body will comply. If you live in Europe or the US…… Continue reading What’s your story?
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Can you dig it?
I first came across black American (was it Afro-American those days?) entertainment as a child in the 70s. It was enlightening ti say the least. People like me on the TV! We started mimicking the accents, the walk, the dress sense where we could. The power of the media was at its purest; people like…… Continue reading Can you dig it?
The joys of parenting
In Baby Ruby Bawled, published by Tamarind books in the UK, baby Ruby will not stop crying. All the grown ups try every remedy they can think of with no success. It is left to her slightly older brother to come to the rescue. The task, as I saw it, was to try to convey…… Continue reading The joys of parenting
From sketch to final art
This is a typical illustrator/editorial collaboration for an educational illustration project, even though we were continents apart… The brief comes in; mostly written with a few examples of what has been done already. In this case it was for one illustration for an educational publication.You sketch and send back the first draft of ideas. They…… Continue reading From sketch to final art
Three Little Birds
From the sketchbooks: Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch!
West Indian culture and folklore is often forgotten in favour of African. Maybe forgotten is the wrong word; more like pushed aside. But it is a rich and lyrical source of material for children to learn from and enjoy. Its educational value is not in question as it indirectly chronicles the days of slavery when…… Continue reading From the sketchbooks: Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch!
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