Thanks to all who came to the recent event with Michael Rosen at Pickled Pepper Books– what fun we all had! Orginal artwork from the ‘Rover’ books will remain on display in the bookshop through October. Last heard the bookshop still has a handful of books signed by Michael and myself (although these are going fast!) Opening hours are: 9.15am […]

Recently I’ve been getting a few questions about how I make my illustrations, so I thought I’d post these magazine articles where I talk a bit about my process. The first is for ‘Books for Keeps’ where I talk generally about my picture making, and the other is for ‘Advanced Photoshop Magazine’ where I talk […]

‘On Thursday 2nd July Chichester High School for Girls had the illustrator / author Neal Layton visit the library. We were joined by three local primary schools who we have been working with on a transition project. ‘Neal’s talk was fascinating. He talked about the books he had written and illustrated the materials he uses […]

Stanley’s Stick is now available in Chinese…!

Delighted to be included in the impressive line up at the Hay-on-Wye Literary Festival last week. Great to work alongside Cressida Cowell again, a big thanks to the organisers, and all who came along to the event! Here’s a few pictures…  

Friday night saw the preview of the University of Portsmouth’s degree shows 2015. The opening was as busy and bustling as ever with palpable air of excitement and anticipation. Best of luck to all the graduates! The show continues until 5th June 10am-4pm weekdays only. More info about the course and it’s students here.

The first copies of Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed have arrived! ‘What a great pairing: uproarious comic fiction with hundreds of illustrations…’ – The Bookseller Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed is written by Michael Rosen and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books in June.

Some photos of Michael Rosen’s recent visit to the Central Library in Portsmouth. Speed drawing, keep up Neal…! Signing books after the event with a well earnt cuppa. At the Guildhall with some of the orignal artworks from the Rover books.

If you’re heading to the Apsex gallery with your kids this weekend, why not try playing ‘Eye Spy’ whist you’re there? These four things are hidden in the exhibition. You can download a copy here, or pick up one at the gallery…

Thanks to everyone who came along to listen to my talk at the Aspex Gallery last night. Nice to see so many small folks there! Both exhibitions run through till May, details below… Neal Layton: ‘Illustrated’ 18 March – 17 May, Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB. Open 9-5, Monday to Friday and 11-2 on Saturday. Neal […]