South West Illustrators. SWillustrators.

16/06/09

Sky Blue Fine Art Exhibition

A wide selection of SW Illustrator Frances Cony's original drawings from the classic Jackanory George's Marvellous Medicine as read by Rik Mayall are on view and available to buy alongside an exhibition of Quentin Blake signed limited edition prints. Since Quentin Blake is well-known for illustrating Roald Dahl's children's books, the gallery owner Mike Ogden invited Frances to exhibit her own pictures of the Dahl story. A rare opportunity to see artwork usually tucked away, hidden from public view.

The exhibition opened on Saturday 13 June at Sky Blue Fine Art, North View, Westbury Park, Bristol BS6 7PT with a selection of Dahl-style revolting recipe refreshments available.

It continues Monday - Saturday until 11 July.

0117 9733995

www.skybluefineart.com

27/05/09

Widcombe Art Trail

South West illustrator Suzy-Jane Tanner will be taking part in the Widcombe Art Trail (part of the Bath Open Studio's) in early June. She will be exhibiting at 10 Prior Park Buildings, Bath, BA2 4NP.

The trail weekend is over 6th and 7th June.

14/05/09

Folio Magazine Feature

South West illustrators Rachel Bright and Paula Bowles are 2 of 5 children's book illustrators to be interviewed and feature in May's issue of 'Folio - The West's Best Lifestyle Magazine'.

The article offers a glimpse into the illustrators life and 'uncovers the driving force that motivates them'. They covered questions such as 'where your inspiration comes from', 'the ups and downs of the illustrators life', and 'what it takes to build a career in illustration'.

Rachel's illustration from her latest book 'What Does Daddy Do?' looks delightful as the cover feature artwork:And Paula's 'Mice Cup of Tea' welcomes the readers on the inside title page:
Folio is available wide spread around Bristol and Bath in shops, restaurants, and a variety of different venues. For more information contact Folio Bristol: 0117 942 8491

What Does Daddy Do?
Written and illustrated by Rachel Bright

Rachel Bright's latest picture book 'What Does Daddy Do?' was published by Puffin on 7th May and is available in all good bookshops.
ISBN-10: 0141502649
ISBN-13: 978-0141502649

Rachel will be doing a booksigning and father's day card making event at Waterstones, Broadmead, Bristol on 20th June.

08/04/09

SWill in Bologna

An enjoyable time was had at the Bologna Bookfair this year, which always has a good social feeling about it. Not only meeting and making new friends, but seeing familiar faces too, from all round the world. A hub of activity! Some of the SWillustrators were able to meet up at the fair too. Several worthwhile meetings were had, and all in all a very valuable trip to make. And in such a beautiful city.

Penny Ives and Paula Bowles

The illustrators pinboard wall

Bologna city - Palazzo del Podesta and Fontana del Nettuno

30/03/09

SWillustrators Website

South West Illustrators' website has had a 'Spring makeover' with lots of new images on show, and some new members' pages added to the site.

With 23 illustrators presented on the site, and many more listed in the links section, it has to be worth a visit! http://www.swillustrators.co.uk

04/03/09

SWillustrators at Bologna Book Fair 2009

Some of our talented illustrators will be attending

Bologna Children's Book Fair

(the fair runs from Mon 23rd - Thu 26th March 2009)

Here is a sample of artwork from those attending.

Please contact these illustrators directly if you would like to arrange
an appointment to see more of their work during the fair.
Click on their names to be redirected to their websites to see more images.

"Mrs Chicken" pastel on coloured paper

Penny Ives

Penny will be at the Bologna Children's Book Fair
on Tues 24th and Wed 25th March
please Email Penny for an appointment

if you would like to see more of her work

"Fauna of the Polar Regions" digital

Richard Deverell

email Richard to arrange an appointment to see more of his work

"Uncle Lion and Little Tiger" watercolour

Paula Bowles

Paula will be at the Bologna Children's Book Fair
on Wed 25th and Thur 26th March

email Paula to arrange an appointment to see more of her work

04/02/09

The Art of Picture Books ~ Exhibition

The Art of Picture Books Exhibition

The Nails Gallery

20th February - 27th March 2009

The show will feature artwork, prints, cards, books and more from over 20 south west children's book illustrators.

A rare opportunity to see an extensive range of work from artists such as Babette Cole, Nadine Faye James, Tom Plant, Suzy-Jane Tanner, Paula Bowles, Leah Heming, Anna Ildiko Popescu, Serena Curmi, Eivind Gulliksen, Teresa Murfin... and many, many more...

The show will run from the 20th of February until the 27th of March, open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am until 5pm.

The Nails Gallery is situated in the centre of Bristol. MAP HERE.
Lower Exchange Hall, Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1LJ
For more information T: (0117) 929 2083