Hi y'all!
Not only has School for Bandits been LAUNCHED in the good old U.S of A now but I have also done a special guide for the Puffin Post on how to draw a puffin!
Have a look here: Click on image to enlarge.
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Ooh! Look at this! You can make a Ralph Raccoon Mask!
With the launch of School for Bandits fast approaching, I've designed a fab Raccoon mask for you to download and make- remember to print the full size version on CARD for best results. Please email me any photos if you make a mask, I'd love to see them.
This will also be available to download from my website.
Thursday, 9 June 2011
How a drawing progresses FINAL IMAGE
And here it is! The Final image. Although, now I have everything on layers in photoshop so I can change anything within reason. I can also add text of the story too.
How a drawing progresses Stage 3
Almost there...
Now using a special bit of photoshop trickery (I basically treat photoshop like a screen printing process) I layer up and select textures and images and start to colour it, I overlay shadows too. It takes me a few days to get it right and I don't stop tweaking colours and textures until I'm completely happy with the way it looks.
How a drawing progresses Stage 2
This is where I have lots of fun creating textures, I also have chosen certain elements of the image which I want to stand out (like the hut and the fox characters in this one) I paint these using water colours.
Friday, 3 June 2011
How a drawing progresses Stage 1 (ish)
In the next few posts I'll be posting various stages of how I build up an image.
So this is stage 1, just the black and white line. Usually the characters would be on separate layers in photoshop so I can move them around. I've made a few mistakes when drawing this, so it's already been through one stage of editing. However, it will need more editing along the way.
This is from a new book idea (see older blog posts for other image ideas from this book)
Next stage paint and textures... I'll be doing those next week so check my blog out again at the end of next week.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Hay Festival Pics
I was at Hay for the entire bank holiday weekend. It was great to see my sheep everywhere! Not only did I get to see meet some celebrity authors and illustrators but I also got to draw on the windows! Here are a few pics (mainly from the event I did with Sean Taylor) What FUN! - more to follow soon... PS HOW impressed was I with those 'glitter disco sheep' being made by the kids in my first event?- VERY!!
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
and... A German Shepherd
This one looks a bit like Loti my Mother in Law's dog- except Loti would be a big blur, as she can't stay still!
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Hay Festival Sheepy merchandise
As well as these items, there will be t-shirts, mugs and notepads.
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Watch Sleep Sheep Bedtime Story on iplayer
You can watch The Sleep Sheep being read by Liza Tarbuck here on iplayer:
Enjoy! I thought Liza did an excellent job reading, shame I can't bring her along to my events and just get her to read it instead!
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Catch the Sleep Sheep on Cbeebies!
- The Sleep Sheep will be read on CBeebies Book at Bedtime by Liza Tarbuck, Wednesday 11th May between 6 & 7pm.
Don't miss it! I'll be uploading an iplayer link soon!
Friday, 29 April 2011
School for Bandits picture book preview (with sound)
For the more discerning viewer! This now comes with a soundtrack...
(I did the "Uh?" and the "Whee!" myself!)
Thursday, 28 April 2011
School for Bandits preview NEW
This higher res version works lovely jubbly!
£5.99 for a paperback copy... go on, go on, go on!
My experimental animation for School for Bandits
This works better! Sorry no sound (don't know how to do that yet?!)
Casper Candlewacks arrives!
I thought you'd all like to know about this hilarious new book I've illustrated for the very talented Ivan Brett.
It's out TODAY, wayhey! I had lots of fun drawing silly pigeons.
Find out more at www.caspercandlewacks.com
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Happy Easter!
And what better way to celebrate, with a traditional picture of foxes flying! (not flying foxes, those are something different- although equally as lovely)
So try not to eat too much chocolate (who am I kidding?!) and keep your easter eggs in the fridge or they will melt in this unseasonably warm weather!
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
I ♥ Sheep!
This is a photo to prove that sheep and I go back a long way! I'm sure this mini sheep wasn't too happy about being hugged oh-so-tight but I was certainly loving it! My sheep inspired Hay festival illustrations will be coming out very soon in the Telegraph Hay Fever Guide.
Baa!
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Next Event: Signing and Stories at Octavia's Bookshop Cirencester
http://www.octaviasbookshop.co.uk/
I'll be reading and signing all of my books here on Saturday the 9th of April from 10-12.
Come along and listen to stories and join in the fun.
Octavia's Bookshop is a BRAND NEW children's specialist bookshop at 24 Black Jack St, Cirencester.
Run by experienced and passionate bookseller Octavia, I highly recommend that you pop in for a browse- she has transformed the shop into a fantastic family friendly space! I loved the magical decor too!
Monday, 7 March 2011
Story & Drawing Workshop at By Local Shop, Cheltenham.
Saturday 12th March 2011
From 12.30 onwards.
I will be reading some of my stories, signing books and encouraging youngsters to get drawing!
This is a free event for kids aged 3 -11.
Hope to see you there…
Contact information
By Local, Unit 1A, The Regent Arcade, The high Street, Cheltenham
Email bylocal.gloucestershire@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07539397360
Monday, 14 February 2011
Max and Molly's Guide to Trouble!
This fab book I've illustrated is first in the series of Max and Molly's Guide to Trouble by Dominic Barker. It has been nominated for Richard and Judy's Book Club- See here for more info
Friday, 21 January 2011
Wow! So much news!
As 2011 gets going, things are starting to get exciting! There is so much to look forward to ...
I'll be doing a number of Library visits in support of Friends of Gloucestershire Libraries to support the campaign against the 43% cuts to the Library service. See http://foclibrary.wordpress.com for further info and PLEASE sign the petition!
If you want to come along and join in my kids events at Hester's Way in Cheltenham (Morning approx 10:30am - 11:30pm) and Stroud Library (Afternoon from around 2:00pm) I'll be helping to make "Why I love the Library" posters. Come along and design a fab, colourful poster.
I've got events already confirmed at a number of Schools during World Book Day week and if you are a school and would like me to visit around that time, I do have days available at the moment for the week after (7th March onwards). Please book soon!
I've also got events planned for Birmingham Young Readers in May as well as two book events at HAY FESTIVAL on the 28th of May.
This year I am the official illustrator for Hay Festival and I've been working on some rather sheepy designs for the programme! See my next post.
I will also be appearing at Bath Kids Lit Fest in the autumn.
Book wise, ERROLL has been shortlisted for the Portsmouth Children's book prize.
It's always great to be on a prize shortlist that is voted for by children. I face some stiff competition from the likes of Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks, Angela McAllister & Alex T. Smith and Charlotte Middleton.
If any teachers would like to arrange for pupils to write to me, they can request my address by email : hannah@hannahshawillustrator.co.uk I always love to hear from young readers and artists.
Books being published 2011:
The Grizzly Bear with Frizzly Hair by Sean Taylor(Frances Lincoln, Spring 2011)
The Great Cat Conspiracy by Katie Davies (Simon and Schuster, Spring 2011)
Max and Molly's Guide to Trouble: How to Catch a Criminal by Dominic Barker (Orchard, Spring 2011)
Casper Candlewacks in Death By Pigeon by Ivan Brett (Harper Collins, Late Spring 2011)
Last but not least -School For Bandits (Random House, August 2011)
Finally, I'm designing a NEW look website, which should be completed before the spring.
Check www.hannahshawillustrator.co.uk for updates. The new site should be more compatible with iphones and easier to navigate.
Now... here's some lovely Hay Fever sheep as promised.
Hannah
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Happy Holidays!
2010 has been a fantastically busy year and I'm not stopping...
There will be some lovely new Hannah Shaw picture and chapter books out in 2011, I'll be informing you of publication dates soon.
Thanks to everyone who enjoys my books, stories and drawings- Here is a 'deer little picture' just for you!
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
School Visits booked for November 2010
Tuesday 2nd November
Eastcombe Primary School - Stroud.
Book signing after school.
Friday 12th November
Cranbrook Primary School - Ilford, Essex
Book signing after school with the Children's Bookshop Muswell Hill providing books for sale.
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
The Evelina Children's Hospital (Guy's and St Thomas' Charity) Dog Project
Here is my canvas for the Guy's & St Thomas' Charity, Evelina Dog Project which will be auctioned to save money for the Evalina Children's Hospital.
The canvas came printed with the child's drawing of the central dog which I decided would look funny if it was being painted by dogs.
Find out more at
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Rabbit Rescue - out now!
It is as funny as the first one, hence I spent lots of time laughing at the story whilst doing the illustrations. I enjoyed drawing the big scary rabbit best of all. As someone who only owned (rather stupid) guinea-pigs as a child, the story convinced me that I was probably quite lucky to miss out on the perils of caring for a rabbit!
Blurb:
Joe has gone to live with his dad, leaving behind his beloved pet rabbit. Anna and Suzanne try to look after it for him, but when the rabbit becomes ill, they're convinced it's because it's missing Joe. Now Joe is sick too. The girls are certain that Joe and the rabbit will die unless they are reunited soon...But can Anna and Tom and Suzanne pull off The Great Rabbit Rescue in time?
Monday, 30 August 2010
FESTIVAL EVENTS coming up soon! Don't miss out!
Monday 27th September
Come see me at BATH KID'S LITERARY FESTIVAL
Artists At Work: Michael Foreman, Charlotte Voake & Hannah Shaw
EVENT NOW CANCELLED SORRY.
Saturday 10th October
Meet me at CHELTENHAM LITERARY FESTIVAL
SLEEP SHEEP!
11:30am – 12:15pm Age 4-6 St Andrews Church
Join author and illustrator Hannah Shaw for an event of a very sheepish kind. She will read from her new illustrated book, 'The Sleep Sheep' and do live drawing too! Best of all, you get to make your very own sheep to take home!
http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature/
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
The letter C
This will be displayed at a new story centre in Essex.
More info to follow soon at www.writeaway.org.uk
Monday, 19 July 2010
Monday, 5 July 2010
Back
New Event in Cheltenham coming up!
The event is at By Local Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1JZ.
By Local is a shop which sells lovely ethical local products handmade by local people.
They will be celebrating their 1st birthday and I will be at the promotional event doing story-telling and helping you make a sheep!
Sunday 18th July 12:00 and then again at 2:00.
See you there!
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