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Poetry, and illustrations, together? Alan Marks gives us his experience on combining these two perfect partners. I’ve learnt a lot about illustration by illustrating poetry.... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Frances McKay Illustration
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Tom Morgan-Jones shares with us a recent project he has been working on. I've just illustrated 'Mission:Explore John Muir', a set of 20 missions from... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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Following up from his recent books for Ravensburger in Germany, Henning Lohlein brings us another cracking book with a curious tale. The story, from Charlotte... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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James De La Rue gets to finally meet the author of Spy Dog, Andy Cope. "Last week my daughter Amy and I were thrilled to... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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The Bologna book fair was fifty years old last month, and FMI was there along with thousands of illustrators and publishers from all around the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 12, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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To celebrate its publication today here's a blog post from Elys Dolan on the making of Weasels. Finally, today is the day, the Weasels are... Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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The weasels are coming! Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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Henning Lohlein has a new book out that warrants further investigation. Just published in Germany, "Humphrey Rabbit",is a detective story set in 50ies Chick-Cago. Originally... Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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Exciting news here at FMI, with Chris Mould shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award, and Donough O' Malley scooping some prizes too! The shortlist for... Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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It's March here in the UK so that can mean only one thing, feeling cold! But we here at FMI feel great sharing our latest... Continue reading
Posted Mar 13, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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Jill Latter shares with us her latest plucky publication, Meet Mama Hen! I am delighted to announce that my 2nd picture book, and my first... Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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Last Saturday, the Red House Children's Book Awards took place in London, and FMI went along as Donough O' Malleys illustrations were in the running... Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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A quick post to show this cheeky image from the talented Mister Henning. Possible pitch for a kid's book? Doubtful. Topical? Yes. Funny? Definitely. Henning... Continue reading
Posted Feb 20, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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Jane Eccles has been a very busy lady lately! Here she shares with us a bumper batch of silly sketches. This has been my latest... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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While a lot of people in the UK may have had enough of the recent snow, FMI's Bee Willey was up to her elbows in... Continue reading
Posted Jan 28, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration
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It's the New Year and we are back with a bang here at FMI, particularly the talented Mister Mould! The author of such well known... Continue reading
Posted Jan 18, 2013 at Frances McKay Illustration