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 […]

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 […]

The Norris Museum in St Ives is currently running an exhibition called ‘Marvellous Mammoths’ featuring none other that Oscar and Arabella! The exhibition runs from 24th January through till 24th April, with a ‘Hot, Hot, Hot’ storytelling event on 19th February. Check their website here for more details… Oscar gets woolier everytime someone visits the exhibition… ‘Norris’ […]

Over the last year my agent has been regularly profiling each of their artists on their blog. My interview has just gone up here… And you can look at some of the other entries here. I’ve found it fascinating to read about my peers backgrounds and studio practices, so a big thanks to all at Arena and Emma Swabey for organising […]

Hodder Chidren’s books have made some snazzy Emily Brown stickers to coincide with the new reprints of all four books. Keep an eye out for them at forthcoming events!