Monday 30 June 2014

Elaine's Tulip



Written several years ago, I'm finally
ready to do this book. I've looked at it many times, tried 
various ways of doing it but never been happy, 
so back into the drawer it went.

I'm happy to go ahead now. I know what I'm
doing. I'm in the zone.

I hope you enjoy seeing these 
working drawings, a part of the process I love.
I'm a big fan of roughs!







Sunday 29 June 2014

Rockpool ebooks




Rockpool Picture Board - Elephant




Rockpool Picture Board - Dinosaur





Pip Ahoy



Rockpool Children's Books 
really likes this animated series
from Cosgrove Hall Films.

To quote:
'Pip Ahoy aims to bring fun and laughter into 
every home with its mixture of the extraordinary and the familiar. 
Pip and his friends will carry out a rescue here, 
solve a problem there, taking care of their close-knit 
community and looking out for others. 
But this is not to say that the show 
is anything but warm, boisterous, silly and fun.'

Friday 27 June 2014

Rupert Bear - Annual Gathering in Warwick 2014



August bank holiday weekend will see the usual gathering
of Rupert Bear followers at Warwick School, Warwick.
An interesting day celebrating this icon character.

When the final schedule is decided I'll 
post the details on the
Rockpool Children's Blog and Facebook.

The above illustration is unique and will
be raffled on the day. 
It's pen and ink/watercolour, bodycolour,
40cm x 20cm and will be beautifully framed.

To be able to buy a raffle ticket you
MUST be a member of the
Followers of Nutwood.
If you wish to take part and possibly win this 
fantastic illustration
details of membership can be found here


Good luck.
Remember, you have to be 'in it, to win it!'

Stuart Trotter
Rupert Bear Annual Author and Illustrator.

Tuesday 24 June 2014

Rockpool Children's Activity Books

 
 
Rockpool Children's Books are publishers of fine illustrated picture books, 
and now I'd like to present Rockpool Children's Activity Books.
Quality activities, superb illustration, fun, a little challenging, 
and over 100 stickers in each book! 
 In keeping with The Little Football Fan's aim, 
'to encourage reading through a shared passion for football'
the Little Football Fan Activity book will do just that, 
but with drawing, colouring, counting and much much more.

Publication date to be decided.