FEATURED ILLUSTRATOR 2024 recap
As 2024 has been and gone, it's time to take a look at the year we have had with some absolutely amazing and talented illustrators. I can't wait to see what this year brings!
Emma Latham is an illustrator from rural Cheshire now living in Nottingham who currently has work in a good few published children's books and who graduated with a BA(Hons) in illustration from the University of Derby in 2008.
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Interior spreads of a dummy book for Maggie the Magnificent Magpie          
* images: Emma Latham * See Emma's Portfolio Follow Emma on Instagram * Gizem Gözde Uçar is a children’s book author and illustrator based in London, from Istanbul, Turkey with a double major in Literature and International Relations at Koc University. She established a workshop called 'Story Workshop.' It is the perfect mixture of interactive storytelling and arts and crafts. She continues to do this in schools and libraries around London.  This artwork was part of a group exhibition in London             Gallery of illustrations * images: Gizem Gözde Uçar * Contact her at gizem@gizemgozdeucar.com * Marie-Charlotte Yao (Macha) is one of the hosts of Friday Doodle Club on Instagram and has signed with The Plum Agency. Macha is a Leeds-based illustrator and graphic designer, with a masters degree in film editing and cinema SFX.  Skatepark illustration
       Gallery of illustrations * images: Marie-Charlotte Yao (Macha) * Contact via yaomacha@gmail.com For any business inquiries, please contact Macha’s agent (Lucy@theplumagency.com) * Rebecca Tonks has 6 published books, 2 of which she both wrote and illustrated. Rebecca studied Contour Fashion at DeMontfort University, graduating with First Class honours.  Whale and child illustration      Gallery of illustrations Sarah Lovell is based in BC, Canada from the UK. She has a background in teaching, prop design and studied at Winchester School of Art for fine art sculpture.
* images: Sarah Lovell * You can find Sarah Lovell's illustration portfolio on her website Email is sarah@sarahlovellart.co.uk For book projects, please email Essie White (stormliteraryagency@gmail.com) * Lola Usupova is a children's book author and illustrator living in Nottingham, England. She has brought to life 18 delightful picture books, collaborating with both traditional publishers and independent authors.  Books that Lola has illustrated             * images: Lola Usupova * * Yu Kito Lee “Yuey” is an illustrator from Japan based in Los Angeles. She lives with her husband and three kids, and has published illustration projects plus licensed products in stationery, greetings cards, toys and games.
            Gallery of illustrations * images: Yu Kito Lee * * Jasmine Stephenson is an East Yorkshire based illustrator currently studying at university. She learned from her grandad at a young age and continues to create magical and whimsical artwork.
          Gallery of illustrations * images: Jasmine Stephenson * * Marianna Ostanik is a Brazilian artist currently residing in Portugal. After years of working as a graphic designer in Brazil, she relocated to Europe in 2018, where she decided to pursue her passion for children's books.   Drawings with coloured pencils and crayons           
* images: Marianna Ostanik * * Alina Manolache's love for fairy tales, watercolour painting, and animals is readily apparent in her first book Little Red is Making Friends, which she wrote, illustrated, and self published. In her debut work, the visually stunning illustrations combined with her storytelling evoke undeniable feelings of joy and compassion.  Colour adjustments            
* images: Alina Manolache * * Header illustration: Ell Rose * Ell Rose is the Illustration Features Editor of Words & Pictures. Find their work at fourfooteleven.com Contact them at illustrators@britishscbwi.org |
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