Neal Layton news

‘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 and even did a live mixed media illustration for the audience. He also discussed imagination and creativity with the pupils and gave them advice about how to illustrate themselves. He ended his talk by showing an amazing film of him illustrating a whole book in one minute flat. The school really enjoyed the event and it gave them a great opportunity to visit CHSG and see what a lovely, friendly place it is and how much we have to offer them. Two of the teachers enquired whether we were going to do the project again next year and if they could sign up!’ – Kate Angus

Photos by Tracey Waller

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Stanley's Stick in Chinese

July 12th, 2015

Stanley’s Stick is now available in Chinese…!

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Hay Festival 2015

June 5th, 2015

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…

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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.

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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.

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Some photos of Michael Rosen’s recent visit to the Central Library in Portsmouth.

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Speed drawing, keep up Neal…!

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Signing books after the event with a well earnt cuppa.

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At the Guildhall with some of the orignal artworks from the Rover books.

Eye spy at the Apsex

March 20th, 2015

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…

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Aspex Gallery Opening

March 19th, 2015

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 Layton: ‘Illustrating’ 13 March – 7 May
, Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quay, PO1 3B. Open 11-4, Wednesday – Sunday

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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 March – 7 May
, Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quay, PO1 3B. Open 11-4, Wednesday – Sunday

 

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Exhibitions in Portsmouth

March 2nd, 2015

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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, drawings, videos,  teddy bears, half finished cups of tea, books, and photographs which will hopefully show some of the creative process that goes on behind the scenes…

…and then the following week the second exhibiton Neal Layton -Illustrated will open at the Guildhall. This one will concentrate more on the finished books with original artwork from Rover, Howler and Monster; three of the picture books I have done with Michael Rosen for Bloomsbury Children’s Books. Keen eyed locals will hopefully spot local landmarks in Monster, the latest book in series, as I set it in and around my daughter’s school. To coincide with it’s publication the amazing Michael Rosen will also be coming down from London to do an event for schools at Central Library, on 23rd March.

Neal Layton: ‘Illustrating’ 13 March – 7 May
, Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quay, PO1 3B. Open 11-4, Wednesday – Sunday

Neal Layton: ‘Illustrated’ 18 March – 17 May,  Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB. Open  9-5, Monday to Friday and 11-2 on Saturday.

 

 

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