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King Coo by Adam Stower

Adam Stower's first novel for children, King Coo published by David Fickling Books. "If Peter Pan had been a girl... with a beard......

Euan Cook Illustrates Graphic Novel: Either Way

Either Way, written by Sandra Levins and illustrated by Euan Cook is a coming-of-age 'coming out' graphic novel for teens ...

Picture Books are Important!

Why are picture books so important? The main difference between picture books and other books is that picture books are highly illustrated,...

Frances Castle's Musical Illustrations

Frances Castle is not only an illustrator but she also has her own record label, Clay Pipe Music. She collaborates with musicians and...

Claude on TV! The Journey from Book to Animation

Anyone who has seen the work of Alex T Smith cannot deny his obvious talent and skill. Finally we can tell you the exciting journey...

Adam Stower featured in Illustrators Magazine

Adam Stower gives a marvellous interview in Illustrators Magazine, a quarterly magazine featuring some of the best names in the illustration...

Outta This World: Space Adventure

That's right folks, buckle up for a galactic adventure around the cosmos, because here at Arena control centre, we've found some astronomically...

Maps Maps Maps! Part Three - Contemporary Maps

In part three of our Map blogs, we take a look at our more contemporary illustrations from a variety of Arena artists....

Sketching with Susan Hellard

Susan Hellard creates exquisite pen and ink drawings with beautiful colour washes. All ages can admire her charismatic illustrations...

How to Draw a Troll by Adam Stower

A step by step guide to drawing a troll by Adam Stower and Oliver...

Q&A Artist Profile Steve May

Steve May's illustrations have a canny resemblance to the man himself - they're anarchic, mischievous, animated and quite often wear...

Q&A Artist Profile Neal Layton

Award-winning Neal Layton still manages to fit some interesting hobbies into his busy life as a children's book illustrator. We look...