Children’s book Rudy Toot by Chris Kennett

Children’s book Rudy Toot by Chris Kennett

Children’s book author and illustrator Chris Kennett has done it again. Rudy Toot is full of rhymes and impressively illustrated, and should be appreciated by both adult creatives and their younger counterparts. This is Chris’ second book where he’s illustrated and written everything. On an average day, Chris can be found in his home studio…

Interview with illustrator Sophie Gilmore (Jamieson)

Interview with illustrator Sophie Gilmore (Jamieson)

Sophie Jamieson is the sweetest and tiniest illustrator I’ve met. She has a cheeky smile, just like she’s up to something. And, Sophie is the little sister of my friend and colleague Rebecca. When Rebecca mentioned that her sister was coming out to Australia for the summer, from Edinburgh, I just had to interview her. Her…

Interview with illustrator/cartoonist Mark Guthrie

Interview with illustrator/cartoonist Mark Guthrie

Brisbane illustrator and cartoonist Mark Guthrie has brought countless children’s books to life. There is a HUGE list of awesome projects that Mark has produced! His portfolio encompasses many years of freelancing in Australia and the UK.In fact, he met his wife, a Dane living in London, while travelling and working overseas. They now have three…

Interview with animator Adele K. Thomas

Interview with animator Adele K. Thomas

What a way to kick start the week! …With the amazing work of Adele K. Thomas, Melbourne based freelance illustrator. Her specialities include, concept art, character design and environments for animation and children’s books. In recent months she’s even been spotted in a few background acting shots on TV! Adele studied traditional animation at Queensland College of…

Interview with illustrator Karen Mounsey-Smith

Interview with illustrator Karen Mounsey-Smith

Karen Mounsey-Smith took the brave leap at the start of 2010 to start freelance illustrating and designing. Moving from New Zealand a few years ago, Karen and her family now call Australia home, and Karen’s since started Gidgeymo Illustrations. Karen’s work varies from a detailed graphic style, to quirky illustrations. The showcase of her work…

Interview with illustrator/concept designer Lachlan Creagh

Interview with illustrator/concept designer Lachlan Creagh

I recently had the chance to catch up with the very talented illustrator and concept designer – Lachlan Creagh. With an extensive career in illustration, animation and design, he has played many creative roles. When I asked him about this, he said… I wondered if my description should be “dreamer-upperer” or “dreamer” for short. How…