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⭐️ It’s competition time! ⭐️ What does

⭐️ It’s competition time! ⭐️

What does friendship mean to you? Adventures shared together? Laughing until your tummy hurts? Someone who is always by your side?

We invite you to create an original, narrative illustration for children on the theme of Friendship. There will be two Friendship competitions in May and June - with £1000 prize up for grabs in each! Full details on our website (link in bio).

We can’t wait to see your work!

Image: @andersfrang_illustration

#picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustrators #illustrationcompetition #artcompetition #creativecompetition #picturesmeanbusiness #friendship

*NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS* We are very excited t

*NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS*
We are very excited to announce our first Buddy Scheme! 💫

Picture Hooks is looking for five creative artists to pair with established professional children's illustrators over six months to help develop your illustration style and explore working in children's picture books.

Perhaps you love drawing vibrant characters or telling a story through pictures but have never tried illustrating before, or have honed your creative skills in a different industry altogether. Whether you love drawing, painting, printmaking, hatmaking, set design, tattoo or make-up artistry, the world of picture books needs YOU! 🎨 ✍️

Submit your samples by 31 May 2022 and find all details at the link in our bio.

#illustration #picturebooks #picturehooks #drawing #creativity #artopportunity #artteachers #tattooartists #hatmakers #setdesigners #creatives #graphicdesigners #artschools #painting #mentoring #creativementor

Come and see the Picture Hooks exhibition at @moat

Come and see the Picture Hooks exhibition at @moatbrae this spring!

The Picture Hooks mentoring programme pairs five exceptional emerging children’s illustrators with five established professional illustrators for nine months to develop their craft and provide career support. Our exhibition showcases the work of the most recent Picture Hooks graduates alongside pieces from their mentors Ross Collins, @debi_gliori, @katharine_mcewen, @mrjamesmayhew and @chrishaughton.

If you are in Dumfries, pop in and have a look!

#picturehooks #illustrators #childrensillustration #picturebooks #illustration #moatbrae #dumfries

Our final runner up from our second Peace illustra

Our final runner up from our second Peace illustration competition is this beautiful piece from @sheenamary.

Finding Peace on a Stormy Day is a tender depiction of a child at peace, with great contrast between the interior and exterior worlds. Our judges loved the child’s focus and great slippers!

Thank you to all the wonderful illustrators who entered our competition. We hope you will join us for our next competition - launching in May!

#picturehooks #illustration #illustrationcompetition #peace #kidlit #picturebooks

@selenkaran created this beautiful piece, another

@selenkaran created this beautiful piece, another close runner-up in our second Peace illustration competition.

The judges loved the strong image of Peace Circle, and in particular the gorgeous trees!

#picturehooks #illustration #illustrationcompetition #peace #kidlit #picturebooks

Paper Boats by @alyclaffillustrations was another

Paper Boats by @alyclaffillustrations was another close runner-up in our second Peace illustration competition.

A moment of tranquillity in the stillness of night, the judges loved the striking composition of this piece.

#picturehooks #illustration #illustrationcompetition #peace #kidlit #picturebooks

Well done @madeau_illustration, one of the fabulou

Well done @madeau_illustration, one of the fabulous runners up in our second Peace illustration competition.

Our judges were impressed by Uneventful Morning, a lovely depiction of a relaxed moment when you're at peace with life.

#picturehooks #illustration #illustrationcompetition #peace #kidlit #picturebooks

Congratulations to @annmacleod_, unanimous winner

Congratulations to @annmacleod_, unanimous winner of our second Peace illustration competition!

The judges loved the beautiful simplicity and warmth of this image. Its limited palette is very effective and the composition is well-balanced. Just looking at it gives a sense of peace and ease, that life is good. We also love the dog!

We were blown away by the standard of entries to the competition. Thank you so much to everybody who entered. Watch this space for our four runners-up.

#picturehooks #illustration #illustrationcompetition #peace #kidlit #picturebooks

The deadline for our second Peace illustration com

The deadline for our second Peace illustration competition is this Wednesday! 🎨

Full competition details on our website (link in bio). We are so excited to see your wonderful work!

#illustration #childrensbooks #competition #picturebooks #illustrators #peace

Our final runner up this week is @autumngquigley.

Our final runner up this week is @autumngquigley. Our judges loved the creative use of varied materials to form a natural scene in this beautiful collage. Congratulations, Autumn.

Our second Peace competition is still open for entries! The deadline is next Wednesday with another £1000 up for grabs... We can't wait to see your ideas.

#picturehooks #illustration #illustrationcompetition #creativity #peace

Congratulations to @estherjkent, the second runner

Congratulations to @estherjkent, the second runner up in our first Peace competition with ‘A Quiet Moment’ – something every family will long for! We love the intimate composition.

#picturehooks #illustration #illustrationcompetition #creativity #peace

Our first Peace competition runner up is @hollyhar

Our first Peace competition runner up is @hollyharperillustrations with these gorgeous sleepy tigers! Our judges were blown away by the fine detail and striking composition. Well done Holly.

#picturehooks #illustration #illustrationcompetition #creativity #peace

Congratulations to @katerolfeart, unanimous winner

Congratulations to @katerolfeart, unanimous winner of our first Peace competition with her timely illustration ‘Weapons of Peace’.

Thank you to everybody who entered - the standard was incredibly high. We will be sharing some close runners up this week.

#picturehooks #illustration #illustrationcompetition #creativity #peace

Happy World Book Day! Image: Beware! Ralfy Rabbit

Happy World Book Day!

Image: Beware! Ralfy Rabbit and the Secret Book Biter by @emilymackenziedraws

A reminder that the deadline for our first Peace i

A reminder that the deadline for our first Peace illustration competition is on 2nd March! 🎨

Full details on our website (link in bio). Get those creative juices flowing! 🌟

Image: Mouse and Mole: The Secret of Happiness by Joyce Dunbar, illustrated by @mrjamesmayhew

#illustration #childrensbooks #competition #picturebooks #illustrators #peace

Fantastic news from a former Picture Hooks mentee

Fantastic news from a former Picture Hooks mentee today as @helenkellock’s Out to Sea has been shortlisted for the @waterstones Children’s Book Prize!

Out to Sea is a beautiful and touching story of a young girl embracing the waves of loss and finding comfort in her memories.

Helen joined the Picture Hooks programme in 2019, was mentored by @maisieparadise and awarded Picture Hooks Illustrator of the Year.

@thamesandhudson #illustration #outtosea #waterstonesbookprize #waterstones #loss #picturebooks #picturehooks #picturesmeanbusiness #watercolour #booksforchildren #bookrecommendations #beautifulbooks

⭐️ COMPETITION TIME! ⭐️ We are excited t

⭐️ COMPETITION TIME! ⭐️

We are excited to announce our first Picture Hooks illustration competition of the year!

We invite you to submit a narrative illustration for children on the theme of Peace. There will be two competitions running in February-March, and £1000 to be won in each! Full details on our website (link in bio).

Image: Mouse and Mole: The Secret of Happiness by Joyce Dunbar, illustrated by @mrjamesmayhew.

#illustration #childrensbooks #competition #picturebooks #illustrators #peace

New competition launching on 1st February - watch

New competition launching on 1st February - watch this space!

This beautiful image from The Kiosk by @anetemelece reflects our excitement rather well…

#illustration #childrensbooks #competition #picturebooks #illustrators

⭐️ Picture Hooks Illustrator 2021 ⭐️ Con

⭐️ Picture Hooks Illustrator 2021 ⭐️

Congratulations to @arthurvergani, graduating Picture Hooks mentee and the winner of Picture Hooks Illustrator 2021!

A visual designer from Sao Paulo, Arthur believes in the power of picture books to expand perspectives. Last year he worked with acclaimed illustrator @debi_gliori to develop his project Moving Houses.

#picturehooks #illustrators #picturebooks #childrensbooks #drawing #illustration #childhood #movinghouse #adventure #mentoring #picturesmeanbusiness

⭐️ Picture Hooks Mentee 2021 ⭐️ Fruzsi F

⭐️ Picture Hooks Mentee 2021 ⭐️

Fruzsi Fölföldi is an AOI World Illustration Award winner, illustrator and graphic designer and the co-founder of @studioclassmate.

Selected to take part in our most recent Picture Hooks mentoring scheme, Fruzsi has been working with award-winning illustrator Katharine McEwen to develop The Case.

@folfoldi.with.dots @katharine_mcewen #picturehooks #illustrators #picturebooks #childrensbooks #forest #woodland #nature #bears #animals #drawing #illustration #mentoring #picturesmeanbusiness

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