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Interview with World Book Day Illustrator Alex T Smith: Artists and Illustrators Magazine

in depth interview to celebrate the launch of Alex's new book about his influences, inspirations and working methods...

Aleksei Bitskoff: Little Monsters Doodles

We've always been fascinated by Aleksei's little monsters, so we asked him to spill the beans about these characters and the ideas...

Kristyna Litten: Good Bubble: Packaging and Logo Design

Kristyna Litten was asked to design Good Bubble's visual identity and create characters for the Dragon Fruit and Cloudberry packaging...

Emily Fox Valentines Day Romantic Pairs

Did you get a little bit of love on your doorstep this morning? Happy Valentine's Day from Team Arena xx...

Creative Review: The Illustration Issue: Someone to Watch Over You

Creative Review interviews a selection of illustrators' agents including Arena Illustration on how illustrators can develop their career...

Steve May: Dream Job: Diary of Dennis The Menace: February 2014

"I think it’s safe to say we were all very excited when Steve’s initial drawings came through and for us the choice was pretty...

Just Published GIGANTOSAURUS by Jonny Duddle

New from Jonny Duddle a picture book about Dinosaurs. Lush forests are a playground for dinokids; Bonehead, Tiny, Fin and Bill as they...

Simon Bartram Coming Soon New Picture Book Up For The Cup

We are very excited about Simon Bartram's new book coming out this summer called Up For The Cup and it's all about his favourite subject...

Be Cyber Streetwise Illustrations by Steve May for M&C Saatchi

Steve May's illustrations for the Be Cyber Streetwise advertising campaign highlights the importance of online security...

New Arena Illustrator: Emily Fox

We're delighted to introduce you to the wonderful work of Emily Fox, a keen observer of life, who is inspired by the people she meets...

New Work by Levi Pinfold

We've updated Levi Pinfold's portfolio, including his lovely Medieval Town panorama image...

Chris Garbutt: The Bear and The Hare Character Designs

Chris Garbutt was asked by Passion Pictures to develop some bear and hare character designs for their pitch for this year's John Lewis...

Alex T Smith: Claude on the Slopes in detail

We thought you'd enjoy a treat, a peak inside Claude on the Slopes...

Adam Stower: Troll and the Oliver is Shortlisted for Peter's Book of the Year

Only three month's after it's publication, Adam Stower's Troll and the Oliver, has already been shortlisted for a book award...

Thomas Flintham: Marvellous Maths Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2014

Thomas Flintham's, Marvellous Maths, has been shortlisted in the 'Best Book for Facts' category...

Thomas Flintham: Molecule Mayhem wins ALCS Award

This is an outstanding example of a non-fiction pop-up chemistry book that inspires young readers aged 5-11 years...

Christopher Gibbs: How To Train Your Dragon: Cover Designs

I was commissioned by Hodder Children's Books to illustrate 'How To Train Your Dragon Series', in an attempt to merge the author's...

Just Published: The Orange Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Illustrated by Tomislav Tomic

Tomislav illustrated thirteen full-colour plates, the binding design, numerous black and white interiors and the endpapers for the...

Jonny Duddle: King of Space Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2014

The self proclaimed King of Space Rex is set to conquer the known universe and win the coveted prize...

Alex T Smith: Claude In The Spotlight Nominated for The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2014

Congratulations to Alex T Smith who's fantastic book Claude in the Spotlight has been nominated for this most prestigious award...

Thomas Flintham: Bonkers World: The Spooky Issue

Thomas Flintham, provides the fantastic ghoulish illustrations of the intrepid Ghost Catchers "Bert the Vampire" and "Winnie the Witch"...

Alex T Smith's Claude in the Country: Shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award 2014

Congratulations to Alex T Smith, whose fourth book in the popular Claude series has been shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book...

Chris Garbutt: Halloween Friends for JibJab

Chris Garbutt has had the pleasure in working with JibJab again on a digital children's book which is part of their StoryBots, "Starring...

Just Published: Claude on the Slopes by Alex T Smith

A wintery tale of sledging and snowballs. Alex T Smith's seventh book in the delightful Claude series is published for the first time...

Just Published: Pam Ayres' You Made Me Late Again! Illustrated by Susan Hellard

This really is a lovely partnership, Sue's pen & ink drawings set the tone beautifully and are a perfect foil for Pam's witty observations...

Just Published: What Can You Stack on the Back of a Yak? Illustrated by Adam Stower

Captain Quack and his trusty yak deliver the post to the mountains and back. At least, that's the idea. ...