These are all personal painting projects I’ve made over the last two months between working on my new picture book.
You can find all the illustrations at this link.
Original Artwork on Etsy
Original Art Sale
Tomorrow, 5th April 2022 at 5pm Perth/AWST time (GMT+8) I’ll be releasing several original watercolour illustrations on my Etsy page.
I only release a few originals during the year and I’m excited to share these new artworks made over the last couple of months. Each one has its only story for why it was created; a possible picture book idea, experimenting with a new technique, trial for an illustration layout or just plain fun.
You can follow my Etsy page at this link here.
Original Art Sale
In between making books this year I’ve found time to create my own personal paintings. This art has accumulated over the year and I’m looking forward to finding them new homes.
At 4pm, Perth WA time zone (GMT+8) I’ll be uploading several of these art pieces to my Etsy account. The link is here.
All these pieces are created in watercolour, pencil/pen and gouache on paper.
Norton and the Bear – CBCA Video
I made a video for the Children’s Book Council of Australia briefly talking about the development of my shortlisted picture book, Norton and the Bear. I hope you enjoy.
Book Week In Sydney 2020 – Bookings Are Now Open
Yesterday was the final day of Children’s Book Week 2019. I visited thirty-three NSW schools and talked to several thousand kids over a period of five weeks.
Bookings are already open for my month of Book Week in Sydney for 2020. Schools have already started booking with several repeat schools locking in dates (the biggest compliment!).
If you’re a teacher, librarian or would like to recommend me to your school, then tell them to get in contact with my new booking agent, Booked Out Speakers Agency. I would love to visit!
Meanwhile, I’m getting back into working on some exciting new projects.
Book Birthday
It’s the book birthday of Ollie and Augustus.
This is the first picture book I’ve both written and illustrated. Thanks to my fantastic editor, Nancy, and the creative Walker Books Australia team that got behind me in making this book.
And a special shout out to the two dogs that inspired Augustus – Lacie and Bry.
Ollie and Augustus is already popping up in bookshops around Australia and online including Dymocks.
Two book launches will kick off in NSW at Berkelouw Books Leichhardt and The Children’s Bookshop, Beecroft, followed by at least two in WA at Paper Bird Children’s Books and my hometown. More details on my events page. Join me in celebrating!
First Review and Welcoming Home Artwork
This week saw the first pre-release review for Ollie and Augustus in Books + Publishing with a 4.5 stars rating.
“Evans’ illustrations are so pleasing – recalling, in the best way, illustrations such as Emily Gravett and Peter H. Reynolds.” Extract – Books + Publishing.
There’s a combination of excitement and trepidation knowing my book is already winging its way around Australian book reviewers.
I’ve ended my week with the return of my art from Walker Books Australia. It’s been a year since I’ve seen them and I’d forgotten how BIG Augustus is in this picture! Love revisiting the artwork. It’s like I’m seeing them for the first time.
Action plan for my new picture book
My new picture book, Ollie and Augustus (Walker Books), is only a few months away from being released.
I’ve been scribbling up action plans for book launches, signings and school and library visits across NSW (September – October) and WA (November – December).
If you think your local school or library would like me to visit please let them know or send me their details here.
I’m Leavin’ on a Jet Plane…
Saying goodbye to my crazy girl before flying to Sydney for a couple of months.
I’ll be spending time working on several new story ideas, organising events for the release of my picture book, Ollie and Augustus, and running a few workshops.
If your Sydney library or school is interested in a workshop then please contact Young Australia .
Gabriel Evans 