I flew up to bonnie (and snowy) Scotland at the weekend for the opening of The Illustrators. Despite a close encounter with a nunchucks wielding gang in Falkirk (really not as dramatic as it sounds) and an unexpected paddle in a slush puddle, I had a really great weekend.The exhibition was fantastic and I had the pleasure of meeting Julia Donaldson and her husband Malcolm: guitar whiz and jolly nice bloke. I also got my Gruffalo book signed... though I did feel like a big meanie, as Malcolm pushed my book to the front of the queue, in front of all the excited kiddies! Boo hiss, Sam!
If you live in Scotland or fancy a trip up there, I urge you to visit the exhibition. You'll see gorgeous illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Emily Gravett, Joel Stewart and David Roberts (amongst others), along with illustrators' roughs, sketchbooks and artwork from forthcoming books.
The highlight for me (along with being included in the exhibition) would have to be Axel Scheffler's illustrated envelopes. Whenever Axel writes to Julia, he illustrates the envelope - often incorporating the stamp into the illustration... like turning Prince William into a giant or putting the Queen on a horse. Well worth a look.
You can download a flyer for the exhibition here.
Completely unrelated, but I thought I'd post this photo for its sheer creepiness. It's from the Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh and it freaked me out!
4 comments:
i've heard of a few illustrators doing the envelope/postcard thing. I wonder how many of these have gone missing in the post...
congrats on being part of something so exciting, Sir. I'm sure your work looked right at home, however.
Ta very much. x
what the f***
Matt, could you send me that festival info if you've got it?
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