This illustration by Iain McKellar is called 'Going Home', one of six short stories retold by Christine Lindop about life in Australia in its many and varied forms. The book is part of the 'Bookworms World Stories' collection aimed at bringing the best of the world's stories to the English language learner and celebrating the use of English for storytelling around the world. Iain created the series of eleven realistic illustrations using pencil only.
Arriva is a major London bus company who commissioned Jim Tsinganos to create images for its marketing posters over the last couple of years. The posters are seasonal, promoting the various Arriva Bus services available throughout the year. Jim's creates his illustrations using pastel pencil over a base of wash on water colour paper which gives his images a rich depth of colour, a signature element of his art. He applies the pastel pencil in layers and in a style that is easily recognisable.