Snail Mail Goodies!

Last month I received two rather lovely packages in the post which was very exciting.

The first package (see below) was two copies of a story I illustrated for SilverWood Books, Stories About Santa by Susannah Woodland. I produced three black and white illustrations and a number of thumbnail illustrations as well as the front cover.

I think they look rather smart and plan to have a few copies to sell next time I do a craft fair. If you would like a copy you can purchase one from the SilverWood Books website (whilst you're there you might want to look out for Helen Hart's new book The Black Banner which is a great swashbuckling tale, I'd thoroughly recommend it.)

The second package (see above) was even more of a surprise, it was a beautiful calendar.

Over a year ago now I donated an illustration to the charity Home-Start Arun for their 2012 calendar, initially it was going to be a regional calendar but due to the success I believe it has turned into a national charity calendar. There will be an auction of the artwork around Easter next year which is exciting and I'm hoping the calendar will be available to purchase from the Home-Start Shop as it really is lovely and useful too as it's set out as a family organiser / planner calendar.

I'm super proud of my contribution and I'm sure all the other artists are too. I'd like to send a virtual round of applause to Louise Mortley the Fundraising Organiser for Home-Start Arun for all her handwork organising the calendar and its production. I hope the calendar raise lots of money to help support the wonderful work that Home-Start do. Thank you Louise for asking me to contribute.