Bob Robber and Dancing Jane

'Bob Robber and Dancing Jane'; a children's book illustrated by Bee Willey and written by Andrew Matthews is to stage as a ballet!

Produced by Clare Prenton,  the story now evolved as 'Shadow Thief' is a thrilling development of the original book about the dark souled Bob Robber who learns to dance and live in the light with help from Dancing Jane. Bee says "Both myself and Andrew were delighted at the clip with the lyrics we were sent by Clare's agent, and also by the twitter info around the rehearsals in Barnes, seemingly leading to a premiere in 2014 in Edinburgh! It is wonderful for a story like this to take off in a new context…"

New Talent Alert: Natalia Sanabria

Check out the stunning, on trend portfolio of fashion and beauty illustrator Natalia Sanabria. Based in Costa Rica, Natalia has worked for Nylon Mexico and Capricho Magazine.

Mail Me Art

Vicky Scott's nature inspired female has been included in the Mail Me Art book and exhibition. Artists were invited to create a design on an envelope and to pop it in the post. Vicky says " All those that arrived safely have been included in the exhibition and the original envelope artworks will be on sale to the public with all proceeds going to charity." A great idea!

Danny Allison's Day

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A two mile walk to Danny Allison's 'old spinning mill' studio in Huddersfield sets him up for the day. This is a great insight into the world of Mr Allison's creativity; his inspirations and goals...and a cameo role from his pet dog too. Watch the interview.

Russian Zodiac

Chris Ede's illustrations of the zodiac for Elle Russia are published now, and looking mighty fine!

Pretty Nostalgic

Victoria Scott's recent commission for Pretty Nostalgic magazine illustrates an article on the rise of the Pop Up Supperclub, her happy art features in this month's issue.

Turine Tran's Scrapbook

Solitude is an essential ingredient for Turine Tran's creative process, along with archiving memories in her pocket book. Turine Ran's Scrapbook.

Pick Me Up

Making the final 20 artists selected for Somerset House Pick Me Up 2012 is an immensely excited Sarah Beetson.  Pick Me Up is the UK’s contemporary graphic art fair and festival celebrating all forms of graphic arts.  Not only does the fair showcase work from the best illustrators, graphic novelists, cartoonists and designers from the UK, it also offers the opportunity to meet and watch them work. Sarah Beetson will be exhibiting originals, prints, cushions and specially created clothing as well as doing live portraits at the fair for £75 each - it’s a must see if you are in London this month. The exhibition takes place at Somerset House, Embankment Galleries, Strand, London WC2R 1LA and opens on 22nd March, running until 1st April.  For more info look here.

Rory McRory

Bee Willey has been working on the re-launch of Rory McRory; a book originally published some years ago. Along with the author Sandra Horn, and published by Clucket Press, Bee is excited about the new artwork and thrilled to give the story a new look. Bee says "We will be producing a small edition of signed copies, which will be available after February 15th 2012 on Amazon and via Tatty Bogle.

Renault Olympics Poster

This piece of imagery by super talent Danny Allison has been created for Publicis Ireland for client Renault. Danny had one day to complete the poster, an extremely tight deadline which involved a working night, but with a successful result. Danny says "(The artwork was) all hand done, screen printed, painted. The man who is on the poster got in touch to say he loved it (Mark Rohan who is (the) Irish Paralympic handcycling champion)". Renault are so pleased they are also having a print to hang in their headquarters.

Zero Woman

Danny Allison's DVD Cover for Germany's repacked version of "Zero Woman" sees him experimenting with a new style. The film, which is an 'ultra-violent kill bill style 60's cult movie', is being re-introduced to the German audience.
Danny is a versatile illustrator and has recently been experimenting with this new cut out style on commissioned work to see what clients think. He says: "This technique is hands on, cutting out by hand the shapes within the existing 2D illustration. Then, suspended by pins, it is lit from various angles then the shadows are photographed. It's been great so far using this technique to solidify concepts within the illustration. Roll on 2012 and watch this space for progression of this style."