Y- Jonathan McHugh

The Small Print invited 26 of the very best illustrators from around the globe to produce 52 original pieces, 1 letter and 1 illustration [based on the letter]. A huge variety of wonderful talents from [A] Oliver Jeffers to [Z] Chris Haughton, make up this newly imagined alphabet which encompass a broad range of disciplines and concepts.

Artists featured are – Alan Clarke, Ben Newman, Bjorn Lie, BRENB, Craig & Karl, Chris Haughton, Richard Hogg, Eduardo Recife, Emily Forgot, Genevieve Gauckler, Jonathan McHugh, Joven Kerekes, Kevin Waldron, Martin Haake, Michael Gillette, Nate Williams, Olaf Hajek, Oliver Jeffers, Rilla Alexander, Serge Seidlitz, Steeve Doogan, Steve Simpson, Tara McPherson, Tomm Moore and Una Gildea

Artist’s Talk from 6 – 7:30 pm, Thursday 8 december 2011 at The Cooper House Gallery off Synge Street, dublin 8.

After the Revolution Illustration Competition, Fire is organising a talk with winner Steve Simpson, runner-up Kevin McSherry and finalist Mario Sughi.

Not to be missed.

Mario Sughi's Revolution, the Barricade

Opening 6pm – 8pm, Thursday 1st December 2011
The Copper House Gallery
off Synge Street, Dublin 8
The recent ‘Revolution’ Illustration at Fire Competition was the second disbursement of the Fire €150,000 Arts Fund. Following judging and determination of the ten finalists, The Copper House Gallery will be exhibiting the short-listed and winning illustrations. The overall winner and runners-up will be announced on the night of the exhibition launch.
The ten ‘Revolution’ finalists are Sharon Bruton, Derry Dillon, Jennifer Farley, and Illustrators Ireland members Brian Gallagher, Matthew Griffin, Kevin McSherry, Padhraig Nolan, Steve Simpson, Mario Sughi and Donough O’Malley.

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Futa Fata, the children’s publisher, will officially launch the picture book “Cáca don Rí” written by Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde and illustrated by Steve Simpson in Galway and Dublin over the coming days.

Galway Launch with Máire Éilis Ní Fhlatharta (Caitríona from TG4, Ros na Rún series) in Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Knocknacarra, Galway on Friday, 25th November at 7pm.
Dublin Launch with Laureate na n-Óg, Siobhán Parkinson in Hodges Figgis Bookshop, Dawson Street, Dublin on Wednesday, 30th November at 5pm.
Children especially welcome! www.Futafata.ie

Congratulations to Illustrators Ireland member Chris Judge. His book, The Lonely Beast was awarded last night the Irish Children Book Award.
Also a mention to Illustrators Ireland member Steve McCarthy who was shortlisted for the same award.

Well done guys!

Here’s some recent work created by members of Illustrators Ireland (IGI). Each member has submitted one of their favourite illustrations from the previous month, either commissioned or personal. Follow the link below to see all this month’s entries.

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Five books have been shortlisted for this years award and this is the first year that the illustrators are jointly recognised with the author. It’s an Oireachtas na Gaeilge award and the winner will be announced in the National Library on Tuesday the 15th of November 2011.
Five titles shortlisted are:
 

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Illustrators Ireland member Eoin Coveney was recently approached by Sony Ireland to produce an illustration to accompany the new single by Christy Moore- “My little Honda 50″ - the Client’s concept was to film a time-lapse video of an illustration to accompany the song instead of the usual route of showing stills or other arbitrary imagery…

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