The pandemic drove us all online more than ever for work, leisure and learning. The downside was needing stronger glasses to cope with the extra screen time, but the upside was meeting more people from around the world than ever before. in short we all had to take the best with what we had. I…… Continue reading A Year in Video
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Always something to learn
Childrens book illustration trends are cyclical. Every four or five years methods from the past resurface. But digital work is on the increase. Each year the are better skilled illustrators producing wonderful work without using paint and paper. Some of us ‘old-schoolers’ find it hard to keep up. We are used to taking our time…… Continue reading Always something to learn
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Astro Girls: Jelena Kondakova
Women in Space: Jelena Kondakova was the third Soviet/Russian female cosmonaut to travel to space and the first woman to make a long-duration spaceflight.
Astro Girls: Svetlana Yevgenyevna
Indian born Sunita L. Williams was involved in two space missions, Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33. She has spent a total of 322 days in space on two missions.
Astro Girls: Sunita Williams
Indian born Sunita L. Williams was involved in two space missions, Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33. She has spent a total of 322 days in space on two missions.
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