Category: publishing

Chillax


I had terrible problems with email for a few days this week. I couldn’t send or receive any messages and couldn’t see where the problem was. Remaining calm took some effort. I tried to think if there was ever this much frustration with letters and the postal service and realised it seems like ancient history……… Continue reading Chillax

What’s your story?


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?

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