Pictures from an exhibition

Posted on 9 March 2010 · 8 Comments



Nothing to do with Mussorgsky for once. These are pictures Linda McClelland, the education manager at the National Gallery of Scotland, took of the Katie’s Picture Show exhibition just before it opened…

I can’t wait to get to Scotland for the events and my research trip. It’s going to be quite an adventure… the trains to Fort William are a little hit-and-miss, although I am told that this is one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World. I hope it’s a slow old bus of a train to give me a chance to sketch. I’m staying in Fort William two nights so I get enough time to enjoy Ben Nevis (to climb or not to climb. That is the question)AND get to Loch Ness. My poor little head will be spinning with it all!

I must thank my publisher Orchard for all their support on the trail and events and arrangements. A great celebration for Katie’s 21st anniversary!

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James Mayhew

James is the creator of the much-loved Katie and Ella Bella Ballerina series and has written or illustrated many other books, including Koshka’s Tales, Mouse & Mole (by Joyce Dunbar) and Gaspard the Fox (by Zeb Soanes). Alongside his work in publishing, James performs live on stage during concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and art.

8 responses to “Pictures from an exhibition”

  1. Thomas Taylor avatar
    Thomas Taylor

    It all looks great, James. I went to Fort William once — a brooding, romantic place. Have fun in the Highlands.

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  2. James Mayhew avatar
    James Mayhew

    I’m sure I will have fun…as long as the trains run. Otherwise I might be spending the night at Crianlarich station! (there are only 2 trains a day). Anyway, six weeks to go. What I really need to do is perfect my sketching kit so I can do stuff easily en route!

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  3. Doda avatar
    Doda

    You will love the Highlands. Have a great time! Hope you get decent weather!

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  4. Stel.la avatar
    Stel.la

    lovely!

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  5. Amy avatar
    Amy

    Fantastic!! I’ll definitely give it visit at the end of April when I will be returning to Scotland for a few days to perform in an outdoor performance of Alice in Wonderland- or rather ‘Alice in the Dundee Botanical Gardens’!

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  6. James Mayhew avatar
    James Mayhew

    Amy, you are hilarious. Only you could possibly be in such a bizarre situation. Bet it will be fab!

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  7. cassia avatar
    cassia

    wow, wow, wow, James! So exciting! I love that you’ve put out a sketch book display too- Looks fantastic- if only I were up North!

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  8. Swan Artworks avatar
    Swan Artworks

    Hi James,
    I haven’t commented before, but I love that shot of your sketchbooks in the cabinet…
    Such a lot of work! Makes me want to leaf through and marvel!
    And the work you do with schools is fantastic!
    Good luck with all your up and coming events – all sounds wonderful!
    Best wishes
    Carrie…

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