I’m very proud to have my work on show at Seven Stories in Newcastle at the moment, as part of Drawing Words, a travelling exhibition showcasing work from 10 various illustrators from the U.K.   Journalist student Courtney Huck wrote a short piece about the exhibition below… Drawing Words, an exhibition currently being featured by Seven Stories, differs from past […]

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 […]

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 […]

A sneak peak of the exhibition of artworks from Michael Rosen’s Rover books opening at The Portsmouth Guildhall tomorrow. (Sorry about the shakey one handed phone photos!)   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 Layton: ‘Illustrating’ 13 […]

I’m very excited to announce that this month I will be exhibiting my work in not one, but two galleries here in my home city of Portsmouth! Both shows have been curated and organised by the Aspex gallery, and will open later this month. For Neal Layton- ‘Illustrating’  I’ll be re-creating my workplace in their cafe gallery! Expect to see  sketches, […]

Thrilled to be a part of ‘Under the Spotlight’– a new exhibition at Coastguard Studios showcasing some of the many creatives working in Portsmouth. I’m exhibiting two original drawings from the Mammoth Academy books, with the books displayed underneath so you can spot the illustrations. Exhibiting alongside me is my wife Sadie Tierney, who is showing […]