The collecting of childrens' books enables me to really study how they are put together, and pay well deserved respect to the work that has gone into their creation. Because I am really enjoying doing this, and working through all the racks in Peckham library, I will set up a separate blog devoted to displaying my favourite writing and artwork for children. There!: http://picturebookarchive.blogspot.com/
Recently I have amassed this set, featuring: ~ Earthways Earthwise: poems on conservation, edited by Judith Nicholls and illustrated by various artists, What Shape Is An Elephant?: An indian fable written by Rumi, illustrated by Feeroozeh Golmohammadi in the traditional Indian textile art of Kalamkari. Wishing Bird: written by Alison Boyle (yup, couldn't find her) and illustrated by David Wojtowycz, How Do Dinosaurs Go To School?: written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Mark Teague
I experimented with a wide range of paper over the course of the project, and have found that Arches Aquarelle paper is a delight to work on and produces vibrant results. The watercolour medium is far more predictable thanks to the even texture, and it is one of the few good quality papers that is a brilliant white.
Continuing my study of the form and colours of the more esoteric of Indian flora and fauna, I produced these recently.
They look a little like Nick Butterworth's things... but hopefully more tropical.
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