In the 1960s a new creation of superhero was designed. An artist called Stan Lee had come up with a hero that the genre could relate too. He caught a cold, had flu, ached after he fought and missed vital appointments. A hero that forgot to pay his rent and can’t afford new shoes. He…
Dirty Feet goes to print!!
‘Who’s Got Dirty Feet?’ Goes to Print! – Author Fiona Griffiths. So happy to announce that this book has gone to print and is available to buy! It was a real joy to work on! My dream book with all these animals! Story Overview: Millie wakes up to find dirty foot prints all over…
The Traditional Superhero: Superman
Superman is one of the most famous and popular comic book superheroes. The idea of a man with a dual identity stems from two men, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. They created the character in 1932 and were first pictured in a small comic called ‘science fiction’ (January 1933). This comic by Siegel…
‘Penn’ – Peeps to the printers!!
Here’s yet MORE news from this week! Another of my recent books is heading to the printers! Penn – Author Sarah Feldman. Went to Print on Monday of this week! Very exciting time for both Author and illustrator! The Story has been a dream to work with, Sarah has done a superb job in writing it!…
Latest news: Red Rabbit GOES TO PRINT!
Another Exciting Moment as ‘Red Rabbit’ – Written by J Hargreaves goes to print! Its such a great feeling when a book you have been working on for weeks goes to printer, also looking at it finished makes all the hard work worth every second! Book Overview: “Meet Red Rabbit, a wonderful and magical friend…
Marigold: ‘The Organic Garden Witch’ – GOES TO PRINT!
Exciting day today My Latest project Marigold ‘The Organic Garden Witch‘ written by the brilliant Tracy Wathen-Jones goes to the printers!! Overview: Marigold and Clover are an organic gardening witch and wizard who live in amongst the roots of a big old oak tree on the sunny side of a kitchen garden. Bramble and Bindweed are the mischievous…
Marvel Superheros: Comic History
Comics have been the most noticed, popular but least appreciated forms of art. The comic is targeted at a wide range of genres. These include action, romance, adventure and humour. Action comic books are formed from a combination of the newspaper comic strips and pulp fiction. They present visions of strength, heroism, secret powers and…
Is the ‘Marvel Misfit’ a better role model than the traditional superhero?
Superheroes have been a huge success and have been going since 1930’s. These heroes have fought evil villains, monsters, aliens and even each other. Throughout their long history. Stories that are either utter triumph or utter disaster, these are superhero’s at their best. Displaying tremendous strength and powers, keeping peace with the law but defeating…
Basset hound illustrations
I admit it!!!! I am a little obsessed, (as my partner says) with my Basset hound! I am Basset hound mad at times. From a very young age i always wanted a dark tri-coloured male basset hound!!! 🙂 I have always had a thing for hunting dogs. I love their personalities! They have the most…
