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06/04/2018
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Welcome Amberin Huq!
17.09.2018
We would like to give a big warm welcome to our brand new fabulous artist Amberin Huq!
Welcome to the Org family Katie Mazeika!
17.09.2018
Katie loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative that are filled with colour and texture.
Getting Gummed Up With Gareth Lucas!
05.09.2018
Illustrating machine Gareth Lucas has yet another gorgeous menagerie to delight his young fans!
Spotlight on...Emily Emerson!
05.09.2018
This month we are diving into the terrific technicolour world of Emily Emerson!
Javier's Belting Bible Brief!
04.09.2018
This month sees the release of one of The Org’s most anticipated offerings for 2018 and we are thrilled to at last be able to show you Javier Joaquín's phenomenal work!
Giovanni Abeille Kicks up a Stink!
04.09.2018
Giovanni Abeille has once again been commissioned by Cricket Media to imagine an alternative world, this time, containing far too many stink bugs!!
Chantelle and Burgen's New Book Rocks!
04.09.2018
Set in a time when the sea and sky ruled the little fishing villages dotted along the African coast, Storm holds her stone and sings and everyone in the village stops to listen…
Richard Merritt Gets the Goat!
31.07.2018
Trotting up fast behind his hugely successful ‘Peek and Play Rhymes’ series, The Three Billygoats Gruff features all those cheeky little additions we have all come to expect from Richard’s gorgeous work!
Dynamic Duo's Delightful Debut!
31.07.2018
We are thrilled this month to be able to give you a little sneaky peek at a couple of gorgeous spreads for Chantelle and Burgen Thorne’s upcoming release with Jacana Media!
Vince's Classic Covers!
31.07.2018
Vince Reid has certainly been kept busy creating these fabulous covers for the first of Arcturus’ brand new series of illustrated classics!
Alison's Plea for the Bees!
31.07.2018
There was an buzz around Bradford University last week as local school children gathered for a magical day of bee related talks organised by the Bradford Literature Festival and starring our very own Alison Jay!
World Cup Winners!
04.07.2018
It's not just the football that is getting everyone excited here at the Org! Huge congratulations are in order this month for the wonderful Shane McGowan, David Dean and Richard Johnson who all scooped up awards at the 3x3 Magazine International Illustration Show!
David Dean's Musical Masterpiece!
04.07.2018
This distinct and dynamic cover, punctuated by the twisting path of a vivid red audio wire, beautifully intimates the long and eventful journey that young Elvis Crampton will have to make to discover his true identity....
What's Bugging Gareth Lucas?
03.07.2018
If you are a lover of all things creepy and crawly then we have the perfect book for you! A dazzlingly illustrated puzzle book teeming with all kinds of creatures to spot, count and match is Gareth’s latest collaboration with Usborne!
Livia's Language Laughs!
03.07.2018
Aiurea-n Tramvai (Going Nowhere in a Tram) is an exquisite and unusual little book illustrated by Romanian native Livia Coloji exploring the amusing idioms of her mother tongue!
Show us your boat-iful work!
05.06.2018
Why are pirates interested in data privacy? Because they GDPRrrrrrrr! If you are all at sea about how the new legislation affects communicating with The Org, then fear not! We still welcome submissions from artists with open arms and would love to hear from you lovely people who think you have what it takes to join our happy crew!
Welcome Amberin Huq!
17/09/2018
We would like to give a big warm welcome to our brand new fabulous artist Amberin Huq! Amberin graduated from University College Falmouth with a degree in
Illustration in 2008 and has since been living and working just outside
of London creating and painting under an organised heap of chaos in her flat!
Amberin works entirely digitally but her work is layered with texture. She is hugely inspired by film and photography and loves to play with scale, perspective and colour to create dreamy, evocative and atmospheric illustrations with enticing diverse characters.
To see more of her gorgeous work visit her brand spanking new portfolio page!
Welcome to the Org family Katie Mazeika!
17/09/2018
Katie Mazeika is an illustrator with a focus in children's publishing. Originally from Cincinnati, she graduated from The Columbus College of and Design and eventually settled in Cleveland, Ohio with her husband, two kids and two dogs.
Katie loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative that are filled with colour and texture. Her illustrations are primarily done in Photoshop.
To see more of Katie's beautiful work visit her portfolio page here!
Getting Gummed Up With Gareth Lucas!
05/09/2018
Love animals? Love stickers? Ever wondered how you could combine those two passions? Well look no further because illustrating machine Gareth Lucas has yet another gorgeous menagerie to delight his young fans - but this time with a very ’tacky’ twist! Handsome habitats grace each full colour page opposite oodles of adorable animals eager to be released into their new homes! From the scorched savannah to the sparkling sea - there’s a home for everyone at the Usborne Little First Stickers Zoo - out now!
Spotlight on...Emily Emerson!
05/09/2018
This month we are diving into the terrific technicolour world of Emily Emerson! Emily’s most recent work boasts a new dimension as she explores a broader range of texture and detail to capture adorable scenes that would appeal to a younger audience. An ideal choice for your next baby or toddler book project, if you'd like to commission Emily drop us a line, we'd love to help!
Javier's Belting Bible Brief!
04/09/2018
This month sees the release of one of The Org’s most anticipated offerings for 2018 and we are thrilled to at last be able to show you Javier Joaquin’s phenomenal work for this groundbreaking project where a fun, fresh and modern representation of bible stories was required! Commissioning Editor of the Children’s New Living Translation Bible, Juliet Trickey says of his dazzling work:
“Upon discovering Javier Joaquin, we knew we’d struck gold! One of the things which most attracted us to Javier for this project was his eye for unusual perspectives and his ability to not be constrained by realistic colour palettes".
This sublime gift edition is out on the 16th August!
Giovanni Abeille Kicks up a Stink!
04/09/2018
Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? After last year’s magnificently atmospheric work for the quirky short story ‘Too Many Dragons’, Giovanni Abeille has once again been commissioned by Cricket Media to imagine an alternative world, this time, containing far too many stink bugs! They are in the cereal, in the bathroom and quite frankly, getting on everybody’s nerves!! Giovanni’s instinctive use of depth, rich colour and subtle texture breathe life into this eccentric little tale whilst beautifully capturing the unlikely friendship that emerges between the humans and the bugs as you turn each fun-filled page!
Too Many Stink Bugs is out now in the August edition of Spider Magazine for 6-9 year olds!
Chantelle and Burgen's New Book Rocks!
04/09/2018
Set in a time when the sea and sky ruled the little fishing villages dotted along the African coast, Storm holds her stone and sings and everyone in the village stops to listen…
This little heroine positively glows with natural vitality, starkly contrasting with the gloomy spectre of her feathered nemesis, with Chantelle and Burgen’s clean lines, sparkling use of light and breathtaking detail beautifully complimenting the wild backdrop of the magnificent but unforgiving sea. The illustrating duo say of the project:
“The setting of this story was one of the most wonderful things about it - from an artist's point of view. There are great sweeping vistas of sea and sky which were a joy to create. The brief required a naturalistic handling of the illustrations, so we crafted very painterly landscapes, using lots of lovely textures and layering the image like an oil painting and hinting at the time the story is set, before the days of outboard motors and Sat-Nav”.
We promise, this gem of a book will have you singing for joy! The Singing Stone , published by Jacana Media, winner of Children's Publisher of the Year, Africa region, at Bologna 2018 and out now!
Richard Merritt Gets the Goat!
31/07/2018
Follow three intrepid friends as they bravely strike out for greener grass in Richard’s first ‘Read-Aloud Story to Share’ for Pat-a-Cake books! Trotting up fast behind his hugely successful ‘Peek and Play Rhymes’ series, The Three Billygoats Gruff features a vibrant visual glossary to introduce new vocabulary and of course, all those cheeky little additions we have all come to expect from Richard’s gorgeous work! As if that wasn’t enough, there are even some playful little bonus activities at the end of the story - can you help the goats find a way through the maze without encountering the grumpy green troll or spot the differences in a peaceful pasture scene? Hoof it on down to your nearest bookshop on 12th July for your very own copy - you’ve goat to be mad to miss it!
Dynamic Duo's Delightful Debut!
31/07/2018
We are thrilled this month to be able to give you a little sneaky peek at a couple of gorgeous spreads for Chantelle and Burgen Thorne’s upcoming release with Jacana Media! When Storm holds her stone and sings, everyone in the village stops to listen, but when she is tempted to sing songs that can control the wind, waves and the entire ocean, things start to go wrong! The pair say of their first commission for Jacana:
“Our brief for ’The Singing Stone’ was to make the art realistic, and we've done a very painterly style using lots of delicious textures, particularly in the sea and sky which make up large parts of the book.”
We can’t wait to show you more of this enchanting book when it is released next month!
Vince's Classic Covers!
31/07/2018
As they say, the old ‘uns are the best ’uns, and Vince Reid has certainly been kept busy creating these fabulous covers for the first of Arcturus’ brand new series of illustrated classics! Retold and adapted for younger readers, these stunning little books certainly pack a punch, boasting bright bold covers and beneath bursting with black and white belters that are sure to gain these well-loved tales a whole new audience of fans! In the first instalment, tear up the road with a truculent toad, survive a shipwreck on the south seas, track down treasure and sally a snowy sled - all without leaving the comfort of your armchair! Out next month!
Alison's Plea for the Bees!
31/07/2018
There was an buzz around Bradford University last week as local school children gathered for a magical day of bee related talks organised by the Bradford Literature Festival and starring our very own Alison Jay! This event was a marriage made in heaven - The University of Bradford being as passionate about bee conservation as ‘Bee and Me’ creator Alison, installing two working hives on its campus and training three members of its staff as bee keepers! Alison’s exquisite picture book about a little girl who befriends a bee was the focus of the event that was intended to show the children the vital role these endangered little honey-makers play in every aspect of our ecosystem. Get your very own copy of this bee-witching book here.
Get your very own copy of this bee-witching book here!
World Cup Winners!
04/07/2018
Huge congratulations are in order this month for the wonderful Shane McGowan, David Dean and Richard Johnson who all scooped up awards at the 3x3 Magazine International Illustration Show! David had three pieces selected for 3x3 Magazine's Illustration Annual 15 - a Bronze Medal for "The Land of Neverendings" and a Distinguished Merit for "The Children of Castle Rock" (both in the Picture Book Show) and a Merit for "Tess of the D'urbervilles" (in the Professional Show). The superb Picture book ‘Once upon a Snowstorm’, also shortlisted for this year’s World Illustration Awards, a political piece about children being forced to flee oppressive regimes entitled ‘Migration - Free as a Bird’ and ‘Spirit of Competition - Tokyo 2020’ - a new artistic and cultural response to the Olympic Games all scooped Merits for Richard while Shane, whose adorable series of images featuring a feisty little mouse called Bronwyn, won a well-deserved Merit! Phew! What a talented bunch!
David Dean's Musical Masterpiece!
04/07/2018
The only 3 things Elvis Crampton Lucas knows of his past is that he was found on a bench at the zoo, that his now father took him home in a Stetson hat and that he named him after the first three vinyl records he picked off his shelf! David’s distinct and dynamic cover, punctuated by the twisting path of a vivid red audio wire, beautifully intimates the long and eventful journey that Elvis will have to make, against the emotional backdrop of classic tunes and his own experimental compositions, to finally discover the truth about his past….
This touching coming of age tale comes out to play on 5th July from Faber and Faber!
What's Bugging Gareth Lucas?
03/07/2018
If you are a lover of all things creepy and crawly then we have the perfect book for you! A dazzlingly illustrated puzzle book teeming with all kinds of creatures to spot, count and match is Gareth’s latest collaboration with Usborne for their bestselling ‘Look and Find’ series. Simply bursting with eye-catching challenges - can you spot a bee on a bicycle? A butterfly tapping a tambourine? The wonderfully intricate insect illustrations make these seemingly simple puzzles a lot harder than you might think! ‘Look and Find Bugs’ - scuttling to a bookshop near you this month!
"Lorraine and her agency are pretty much publishing royalty; The Organisation work with some of the very, very best illustration talents, and it’s always a thrill to be working with one of their stable They are on our ‘go-to' list for all new commissions.
Organisation agents without fail are a joy to deal with, and contribute so much more than simple deal-making."
STRAWBERRIE DONNELLY,
ART DIRECTOR
"I first came into contact with The Organisation when my wife worked with them for a number of years, enjoying many clients through them. I joined the agency in 2008, initially in collaboration with my wife, but now I work independently. The agency have not only worked hard ensuring a steady run of brilliant clients (Usborne, Little Tiger Press, Crocodile Creek) but are experts at negotiating fees and dealing with the specifics of a project. Approachable and understanding, I can rely on them to handle things, leaving me to focus on the artwork."
Gareth Lucas
Represented by The Organisation
"What I like best about the agency is that I feel valued and supported as an artist, being part of a very successful team of international illustrators, which has the perfect balance of size and talent. Working with an agent comes down to trust, fairness and respect, Lorraine and The Organisation have helped me to grow and develop as an illustrator, giving me 15 years of continuous and varied commissions.
They have help me to form working relationships with top clients, yet always attracting new commissions and projects, negotiating better fees and terms. It means a lot to know they have my back and are looking after my interests as an artist."
Richard Johnson
Represented by The Organisation
"Joining The Organisation was one of the best things to happen to me since I’ve started working as an illustrator. Since joining, I’ve had the chance to work on some wonderful projects that I wouldn’t have dreamt of before. I feel truly happy and thankful to be part of such a wonderful group of people."
Victoria Assanelli
Represented by The Organisation
"The wonderful team at The Organisation has given me great advice, confidence in myself and they have sent me amazing projects from awesome clients that I'm certain I would not have found otherwise, whilst taking care of all the boring stuff like negotiating and billing, of course. During the past eight years that we have been together, they have helped me grow as an artist and illustrator and I'm very thankful for this!"
Livia Coloji
Represented by The Organisation
"The Organisation agency is wonderful to work with. I never have to be worried about negotiating convenient fees with clients, fair schedules or remembering to promote my work. I only have to focus on what illustrators like the most: art! I let Lorraine to do all the rest."
Javier Joaquin
Represented by The Organisation