The Grand Old Duke of York (final sketch) In 1460, Richard, The Duke of York and his army marched to his castle at Sandal to defend it against the Lancastrian army. Sandal Castle was built on top of a man-made hill 33 feet (10m) above the ground. In a moment of madness he decided to…… Continue reading The Grand Old Duke of York
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Play
Play is the work of children. It’s very serious stuff. Bob Keeshan
Fingers and thumbs
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent van Gogh
Building Site
This is from a project for Peaceable Kingdom Press. Its part of ‘My Toolbox – A memory concentration game plus a challenging puzzle’. It was fun to work on something like this with many components, especially after working on picture books solely for the last couple of years. I could do another one, (hint).
Life size
We did it! The Life Size project is under way. About 100 children from Drayton Park School and myself painted a three metre tall giraffe in one school day. It was tight and I wish there had been more time, but it went smoothly. Life Size is all about showing children size and scale in real…… Continue reading Life size
The Ides of March
Caesar: Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry “Caesar!” Speak, Caesar is turn’d to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: What man is that? Brutus: A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March. Julius Caesar Act 1, scene 2,…… Continue reading The Ides of March
The Illustrationist 