Category: Stories

  • A last look at Earth

    The illustrating of First Kid in Space goes on a pace! In this illustration, Glenn is walking across the gangway to his space capsule. He takes a moment to look across the bay, taking in the scene of camper vans and people who have come to witness his historic launch. How on Earth has he…

  • How to Draw Where’s Wally/Waldo? Children’s Book Illustration Character Analysis

    Wally appeared in the UK in 1989. He soon travelled to the USA and changed his name to Waldo. As he became more popular he acquired new names in new countries and his looks began to change. Children love to look for hidden things and get a buzz when they find them.  Waldo marches across…

  • Mumbleheimer

    We went to see Oppenheimer last week. After twenty minutes I decided that it was time to go to Specsavers and get my ears checked. The character were mumbling and being drowned out by unnecessary music and special effect sounds. I had to infer what was going on. But no! it turns out that the…