Starting Saint-Saens

Posted on 6 September 2012 · 3 Comments

A few sketchbook doodles for The Carnival of the Animals…

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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.

3 responses to “Starting Saint-Saens”

pirottablog.com

8 September 2012

That tortoise could come and nibble lettuce in my backyard any time.

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The Ginger Darlings

20 October 2012

James these are wonderful. Are you going to Cheltenham Music festival again?
I love the playful confidence of these and the bold colours!

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James Mayhew

20 October 2012

Thanks GD. The finished things are not quite the same but…. different for me. It’s quite a specific brief. YES I AM going back to Cheltenham… I will keep you posted on that.

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