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The Argo - from one of four books I painted over the years for children - about the night sky and the constellations. I LOVED making these. Painting those inky skies taught me a lot about colour and contrast - in ways that I might not have dared to attempt before hand. This is from ONCE UPON A STARRY NIGHT written by Dr Jaqueline Mitton. In all these books, the stars in the named constellation itself were printed separately with either a gold or silver foil - which was hugely expensive for all concerned. The idea was that children could immediately hold up the book in their back gardens and hopefully find the constellation above them. Depending where on Earth of course, those children were standing. And if they had a garden…… #illustration #starrynight #illustrator #books 12 Nov 2026

As it’s a tad chilly I thought it might be fun to share a painting from my Norse Mythology collection of paintings. This was part of the first origin story and great fun to think up. #artwork #norse #viking #illustration #book @natgeo @natgeokids_ @natgeokidsuk 04 Nov 2026

These are two paintings from my book The Lost City of Atlantis. This was my self penned version of Plato’s story - as a picture book for children. It was an intense stab at this story on my part. I had made the decision to base the ‘architecture’ of Atlantis on the lost Minoan cities of Northern Crete - which were all mostly destroyed by the deluge of a tsunami that would have followed the massive volcanic eruption on the island of Santorini. And I (and many others) wondered if that mysterious and sudden destruction of an entire civilisation might have sparked the origin of the Atlantis story in the first place. But we’ll never know . Put it this way, it gave me the best excuse to design the artwork as I did and pinch a few Minoan frock designs along the way. ##atlantis #mythology #childrensbooks #illustration 28 Oct 2026

I don’t think I’ve ever shared these particular paintings. And I suspect….to my shame …it’s because they were ‘long and horizontal’ and I didn’t know how best to do them justice within the insta format on our wee phones. Each one is, in fact, a large double page spread. I painted two on a sheet - for economic reasons - and then had a kitten in case I messed one of them up. Hopefully I don’t need to tell you the briefs. I’ll put good money on most of you knowing most of them. Regardless of your predilections…. @natgeokids_ @natgeo @natgeokidsuk #bible #stories #book #illustration #art 17 Oct 2026

I was gobsmacked this evening to visit the magical No 5 Ethelbert Road, Canterbury OPEN HOUSE. It was the most gorgeous example of sheer gumption, magic, passion and joy that I’ve seen in a long while. Every corner of their beautiful home was filled with something incredible to look at. The work of so many packed into a home that breathed romance, theatre, the macabre and the playful. Every inch was splendid, bonkers and beautiful. GO see if you can. Bravo to the fabulous and hugely talented @clivesoord and @lindsay.west.soord for creating a space - for not only their own remarkable work but the work of so many others. A mark of their endless generosity and kindness. I hope one day their house will be ‘listed’ for posterity as one of the most important cultural spaces in Canterbury. My vote’s in. 10 Oct 2026

I thought I’d share a video showing a few pages from the third book I ever illustrated in full. It was called Ishtar and Tammuz and was essentially a lovely version of the ancient Mesopotamian tale by Christopher Moore. A well known ancient myth that described why the seasons of the earth occur. And to teach us about cherishing the earth and harvesting it with care. It was also very brave of my Art Directors @judeescreet and @janettaotterbarry at Francis Lincoln to allow me to base my paintings on the ancient Assyrian carvings inside the @britishmuseum. These aren’t the words that would scream ‘best seller’ but they let me carry on regardless. And I love them for it. Fortunately the book nicked a few awards so we were vindicated. I have worked with Jude and Janetta for many years and as we come to the close of yet another new book together I felt it was a good day to remind them both how brilliant they are. #illustration #book #art #history #myth 10 Oct 2026

My version of two rather famous, well trodden tales that I don’t think I’ve ever shared before. Well….famous to some. Alien to others. But key stories in this particular Old Testament collection. #bible #illustration #art #artwork #book @natgeokidsuk @natgeobooks @natgeo @penguinrandomhouse 06 Oct 2026

Two more large paintings from this Bible Treasury for National Geographic. I’ve shared ‘bits’ of them in the past but here’s a bit more. @natgeo @natgeokids_ #bible #illustration #artwork #book #natgeo 26 Sep 2026

Dear chums, as some of you know I have occasionally written a play now and then. So I’m DELIGHTED to learn that BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA are re-broadcasting my play “Needle” about the Bayeaux Tapestry. It’s about the women who stitched it, the man who ‘drew’ it and a young girl sold to the Abbey for the price of a couple of pigs. It was first broadcast in 2008 but this week it will get three airings should you care to listen. This Thursday 17th at 15.00 pm. And later on the same day at 21.00 pm. And again early on Friday Morning the 18th at 5.00 am. Also available on catch up or can be downloaded on BBC Sounds. I really hope you enjoy. @steinbergassocs @bbcsounds @bbcradio4 #theatre #bayeauxtapestry #history #drama 14 Sep 2026

Artwork for a couple of ancient tales. So ancient…that I shall happily assume you might recognise them. National Geographic - Treasury of Bible Stories for Children @natgeo @natgeokidspl @Penguin random house #illustration #illustrator #art #artwork 12 Sep 2026

Two more important moments from The Adventures of Odysseus published by @barefootbooks. Accompanied of course by my favourite Greek/French poet and singer Georges Moustaki. My mother played this album to my sisters and I, on a small cassette player when we travelled to Kyrenia in the warm summer of 74. We listened (and played Gim Rummy) on a tiny table in the flat we were renting. The Turkish invasion of Kyrenia happened on the fifth day of our arrival and we were very lucky to get on one of the last planes leaving Nicosia back to Beirut where we were living. The war in Beirut then started a year later…and we had to leave there too. Bit of scramble this story I realise….Im having a Tristram Shandy moment. @steinbergassocs @barefootbooks #barefootbooks #odyssey #odyssée #illustration #books 28 Aug 2026

Evening stroll….. 26 Aug 2026

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