A copy of Martin Salisbury's latest collection of new children's book illustration came through the door this morning (Alexis' work is featured in it, hence).
I've been looking at it for ages... I've never seen so much illustration I loved in one place! I normally don't like illustration collections, but this one - Colours and shapes and lines... paint and ink and papers... like beautiful flowers growing after a big grey rain.
Looking at it makes me so happy I'm almost sad!

8 comments:
I was taught by Martin. Grumpy old bugger at times but a good chap (and a very good tutor).
Wow, love your blog and illustrations!
Sandra Evertson
Hi Dave! - That's cool! - He seems to have a very particular taste in pictures (judging from his books).
Hi Sandra! Thank you!! Wow I'm just looking at your brilliant soup can doll... I love doll-making!!!
HI Viv-
That book looks amazing...just put it on my christmas wish list. Thanks for turning me onto it!
I think you'll like it! It's a great mix of materials, paints, collage, crayons, some digital stuff, all gave me impressions of story, not just surface. And it's international stuff, I wish I could track all of it down!
I have nothing more to say but the word verification is "huccvirp" and it'd be a shame to waste it...
hello viviane! thanks for your comments, love your blog. was just looking through and noticed the play pen book- i was taught by martin too! will have to get it soon
Hi Anna!
Whoah - Seems that guy taught a load of good people!!
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