A Talk @ The State Libraty NSW
To all my fellow bubblers,
To kick off the new year, I’ll be holding a Children’s Book Illustration talk
at the State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney 2000
Tuesday 20th January at 10.30am
Hope to see you there!
Happy holidays.
From Page to Stage!
Nina Rycroft’s illustrations in BOOM BAH on stage
Written by Phil Cummings Working title Press
For those of you who didn’t get the chance to see the stage show of BOOM BAH! Please take a look.
My illustrations of Goat, Cat, Pig and Hen come to life on stage…lots of fun! The Windmill production of…
Ballroom Bonanza cover illustration video
Hi all!
I’ve posted a video of me illustrating the front cover of BALLROOM BONANZA.
35 hours of illustration in under 3 minutes!
Please take a look, I would love to know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/ninarycroft
Illustration Submission Tips
An editor has a few spare minutes to pursue her slush pile. She’s got 50-plus submissions on her shelf. She pulls out yours. You have about five seconds to make her want to read your letter and view your work.
Keep these tips in mind when sending illustration submissions:
- Spend time getting the person’s name and title correct.
Visit your local library or book shop, the imprint page lis…
Portfolio Tips for the children's book industry
I’ve had many a RedBubbler asking me for advice about becoming a children’s book illustrator. Rather than write to the individual, I thought I’d post the information for all the read.
In 1998, I decided to become a children’s book illustrator, I learnt the hard way! – It took me two years to get my first picture book published (apparently this was fast going). I would like to share some of …
WOW...best Friends won my first challenge!
I’m so excited! Thanks everyone for voting for me!! You’ve made my day!!
Koala Platypus sale!!
Very excited about another sale. A beautiful Koala Platypus card I always thought that image would make a lovely gift card. Thanks John Platt !
Hippo Sale
I’m so excited!! Last week I had my first RB sale!!! Thank so much mystery buyer of a ‘Hippo’ card and print. You made my week!!