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Celebrating National Parents’ Day

Posted on July 23, 2017July 23, 2017 by Sarah
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ Latest News

Parents. We all have them. Sometimes we love them, sometimes they drive us up the wall! Sometimes they aren’t related to us, and sometimes they can’t be with us. But we’ve all got someone we can thank for getting us to where we are today. Parents play a vital role in the lives of children….

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A very Happydesigner sees her children’s books go off to print!

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Sarah
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ Latest News

I have been very excited to be working in partnership with a good friend on a new set of children’s books. The Busy Body Series, is a new set of books teaching children (well some adults too…) all about the body and how things work. Heather and I first met 3 years ago and we…

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Top 5 Most Loved Children’s Books

Posted on September 9, 2015July 27, 2016 by Sarah
Children's Picture books/ Latest News

No matter the age of your child, reading should be a thrilling activity the two of you can enjoy. Reading is the gateway to experiencing the world in a whole new way, to become more inspired, and to model their life after their favorite character. The Very Hungry Caterpillar By Eric Carle Early learners are…

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UK Authors; the Greats of the World

Posted on August 18, 2015July 27, 2016 by Sarah
Children's Picture books/ Latest News

Among the many splendid areas of the world, the United Kingdom has a way of producing some of the most fantastic children’s book authors. It must be something in the tea because the sheer amount of authors that are common household names is astonishing. We know their works, sometimes their names, but never anything about…

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Becoming a Children’s book illustrator

Posted on April 16, 2015July 27, 2016 by Sarah
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Becoming an Illustrator for Children’s Books The role of a children’s book illustrator is the creation and design of images to complement children’s stories. An illustrator could be employed by a publishing house or magazine, but most commonly, they work on a freelance basis. This means that they work with a variety of writers or…

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Understanding your role in your Child’s Early Learning

Posted on April 9, 2015July 27, 2016 by Sarah
Children's Picture books/ Latest News

Did you know your baby’s brain will grow exponentially in the first few years of his/her life? In the first three to five years of their life, your child’s brain is developing at the most rapid rate that it will in their lifetime. During this time, cognition, linguistics, emotional, motor and social development are occurring at a…

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Techniques in Watercolor

Posted on January 21, 2015July 27, 2016 by Sarah
drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News

Working in watercolor is a unique and delicate art. Each piece can become beautifully unique, holding specific depth each time it is reattempted. No matter your experience level, there are always tips and techniques that can be learned to help further your progress. When creating art, each day is a new day, each stroke holds…

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Making Lessons Colorful; the Characters of Dahl

Posted on January 21, 2015July 27, 2016 by Sarah
Children's Picture books/ illustrations/ Latest News

Roald Dahl is one of the most world renowned illustrators in the world. His work is a household name for families all over the world for his bright and colorful characters. He has done numerous books with incredibly detailed characters; he has even worked with several artists over the years, but mainly Quentin Blake, who’s…

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How to develop your own illustration style?

Posted on December 3, 2014July 27, 2016 by Sarah
drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News

So what are you wanting to be? a passionate painter, an inky illustrator,  a pro photographer or maybe a scribbler? It can be really difficult finding the right style that suites you. Eventually finding that one of a kind style to be known for! I know I’m not alone when I say that we can sometimes find…

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Watercolour Techniques and Applications

Posted on November 21, 2014July 27, 2016 by Sarah
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When it comes to knowing which type of medium is best to use when making a picture for children’s book, there are a lot of options. Luckily, the resounding champion of mediums is watercolour for its soft yet bright colours. When working with children is important not to be overly bold with colours, as would…

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