The Lake of the Moon

My illustrations for The Lake of the Moon were published last month in That's Incredible! (Comprehension X, Oxford University Press, 2017). This is an ancient Indian fable rewritten by Narinder Dhami and aimed at primary school children, Years 4-6.
Here's a peek at some of the illustrations. The colours alternate between purple and reddish tones.

At Seven Stories

Thrilled to be part of the scbwi touring showcase exhibition, now exhibiting at the cafe at Seven Stories, alongside some wonderful illustrators (see scbwi showcase).

Roald Dahl re-imagined: The Enormous Crocodile

2016 scbwi touring showcase

The scbwi (society children's book writers and illustrators) illustrators showcase is currently up in Norwich Millennium library until 28th sept. Selected illustrations are on show, including my take on Roald Dahl's "The Enormous Crocodile'.

You can see all the illustrations online here http://www.scbwishowcase.org

Manchester Pride image, from rough sketch to final

I just wanted to share how my image evolved, from sketch idea through to final print.

3 limited edition prints are left (contact annaviolet@btinternet.com)
Postcards for sale at The Make It Shop, Chorlton.

first rough sketch idea

in detail, adding balloons, adjusting large flag and trucks

photo of final image, printed onto archival paper,
hand-painted with overlapping gouache,
colour order changed so red at top of rainbow flags

In Lord Mayor's Parlour

Manchester Pride

Thrilled to see my image of Manchester Pride Parade up in the Lord Mayor's Parlour, Manchester Town Hall. The illustration is based on the route the parade took in 2014, passing by Albert Square and Manchester Town Hall.

Ltd edition prints (out of just 5), hand-painted in rainbow colours, available from me.
Also online through Folksy

photo of handpainted ltd ed print

framed print hanging in Lord Mayor's Parlour

Green Walk Open House Arts & Crafts weekend

Looking forward to Green Walk Open House weekend, Manchester. I'll be at no. 16.

Green Walk Arts and Crafts Open House

Green Walk Arts and Crafts Open House is on again this year, celebrating it's 10th anniversary! I'll be at no. 16. Hope to see you there!

Advent is here

Today, my crafty christmas advent is on SCBWI's online magazine, Words & Pictures.
http://www.wordsandpics.org/2015/12/advent-is-here_17.html
http://www.scbwishowcase.org/#!Anna Violet/zoom/c1ljm/image_1nbo
Tweetable micro-stories going up this month on twitter #W8PAdvent

Sketch-O-Matic is back!

Sketch-O-Matic is back in Manchester at Home!
http://homemcr.org/event/sketch-o-matic-2015-2/
Also in Manchester Evening News http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/sketch-o-matic-booth-returns-10537513
55 artists will be doing quick 5 min portrait sketches from inside a mock-up 'photo' booth.
My slot is tonight 6-8pm. Do come along if you can!

warm-up sketches Anna Violet

Illustration Showcase Edinburgh Book Festival 2015

Yay! My pig is flying at Edinburgh Book Festival (15-31 August) as part of SCBWI (Society Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) Illustrator's Showcase.
http://www.scbwishowcase.org/

Mudpie Mo: Part 3

Misreading your story spells?

Need to develop a strong voice as a children's book author?

Follow the latest Mudpie Mo on SCBWI's online magazine, Words and Pictures
http://www.wordsandpics.org/2015/07/mudpie-mo-by-anna-violet.html

Green Walk Arts & Crafts w/e

Getting ready to exhibit at Green Walk again this weekend :). I'll be at no. 10.

Now have my original painting of Beech Road (as used by Beech Rd Traders website  http://www.beechroadtraders.com/) framed and ready to show.

Also some new images of Chorlton, including Chorlton Cross and the parade of eateries opposite the bus station on Barlow Moor Road.

Plus cards, mugs prints. Hope to see you there.

More buildings taking shape for Chorlton map

Community Index Chorlton & Whalley Range April 2015

How wonderful to be  mentioned in April's Community Index: Chorlton & Whalley Range (p9)!

See  https://view.publitas.com/community-index/2015-04-community-index-chorlton-whalley-range/page/8-9

Beech Road Traders website

Beech Road Traders new website is now online, featuring my black & white image of Beech Road on its header. Very pleased how it's been integrated with the text and design on the website - thanks  Jakub Stroiny! jakub@j3web.co.uk
http://beechroadtraders.com/traders.html
Here's a screen-shot.
The image is available for sale as small limited edition prints at The Make It Shop or as full-size prints 115cm long at Framing Manchester, Chorlton.

New range of postcards for sale

I have a new range of postcards of local scenes for sale at The Make It Shop, Manchester - including Chorlton Green, Chorlton Lychgate, Wilbraham Road shops, Green Walk and Beech Road.
And greetings cards with Chorlton Library.

Chinese New Year prints

My hand-painted ltd edition prints and postcards of the dragon dance outside Manchester Town Hall are now for sale at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Arts shop in Manchester City Centre. Available in A3 and A4 sizes.

Don't miss the stunning animations by Sun Xun on show at cfcca if you're visiting!  http://www.creativetourist.com/articles/art/manchester/sun-xun-and-chris-paul-daniels-at-cfcca-video-still/

Tweet a micro-story

Tweet a micro-story each day up until xmas at Words & Pictures
http://www.wordsandpics.org/2014/12/december-9th-anna-violet.html

Chorlton Library Centenary Cake

A cake cut yesterday as part of Chorlton Book Festival to celebrate 100 years of Chorlton Library. With my mug design on top!

Grumpy-in-the-City pop-up shop, Manchester

Grumpy-in-the-City pop-up shop in is now open every day on the Manchester christmas markets route (on Brasnoze Street, off Albert Square, 5 mins walk from Town Hall). Limited ed prints of my work for sale plus mugs. A great place to shop for christmas.