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We’re so proud of @paddy who won the @specsavers.ie anpost_irishbookawards Children’s Book of the Year - Junior for his picture-book ‘The Golden Hare’ published by @theobrienpress “I’m usually always creating books for my five-year-old self. So I’m trying to write books I would have loved as a kid.” #APIBA #BrightArtist #ChildrensIllustration

Graduating in 2008 from Falmouth University with a First-Class Degree in Graphic Design @niagouldillustration worked for 10 years in the arts industry, during which time she set up her own business illustrating and creating cards, print, pins and stationery with a focus on art history and cats, this passion and drive to do what she loves has since allowed her to become a full-time illustrator working both for herself and as a freelancer for many clients. Having worked with publishers Michael O’Mara and Chronicle Books on subjects close to her heart, she enjoys creating work that not only tells a story but educates the reader in an imaginative and fun way, and if that involves an animal or two then even better. Nia illustrates digitally and draws inspiration from art history, the natural world and her love of animals, experimenting with an array of textures and techniques she creates fun and magical illustrations on a variety of subject matters. Represented by @freddie_bookart & @nickylander. Check out Nia's portfolio on the Bright website. Link in our bio! #BrightArtist #NiaGould #KidLitArt #ChildrensIllustration

I DID SEE A MAMMOTH! is the winner of the @lolbookawards Picture Book Award 2024! THE FUNNIEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR! Alex Willmore’s hilariously funny picture book brings the prehistoric woolly mammoth dancing, swimming and SKATEBOARDING back to life! Congratulations to Alex Willmore, the whole team at @farshorebooks, and #BrightAgents @freddie_bookart & @nickylander! #LOLBookAwards #BrightArtist #KidLitArt

@sarahmatuszewski_illustration’s wonderful work is instantly recognisable by her playful style incorporating charming characters and cheerfully created worlds. Sarah already has an impressive list of clients under her belt that includes FC Bayern Munich, Adidas and Der Spiegel. Sarah is represented by Illustration Agent @edwardbrightagency. Check out her full portfolio on the Bright website. Link in our bio! #Illustration #BrightArtist #Advertising

Did we mention we made a film? Well, we didn’t make it – the incredibly talented team @lupusfilms did, featuring the genius of @guyachambers who wrote the music, in collaboration with @universalpictures, distributed by @skytv. Starring the immense talents of @gerardButler as St. Nick, @emilia_Clarke as the Queen of Hearts and @simoneashley as Alice, this amazing musical film is out in the UK on the 13th of December (this coming Friday, wouldn’t you know?) The (soon-to-be) hit musical film is based on the original, fantastic story written by Bright’s own @carys_bexington_author, illustrated by the incredible @hindleyillos and published by @macmillankidsuk As our Creative Director, @vicki_willdenlebrecht says “This whole journey has been an absolute highlight of my career and I so hope you enjoy it and please share the excitement and film with everyone you know” With special thanks to Richard Scrivener, Bright’s Film & TV Agent Take a look at the following post, and the amazing journey both the book and the film have been on And don’t forget to stream The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland from this coming Friday! 🇬🇧 December 13 - @skytv (SKY Cinema) #NightBeforeChristmasInWonderland

Who's getting merry with their music? Comment 🎄🎶 below if you've switched your usual playlist to festive tunes! Illustration by @yas.illustration, an Asian American illustrator living in Portland, Oregon. Her works include collaborations with Anthropologie, Sanrio as well as her growing list of children’s books. Her preferred materials are gouache and watercolour and often finds herself drawn to projects that are playful, mysterious and a little offbeat. #BrightArtist #KidLitArt #ChildrensIllustration

Bright’s Winter Party: The Ultimate Author’s & Illustrator’s Celebration of the Year! A cornerstone event celebrating the magic of children’s illustration, the creativity, talent, and hard work behind it all. Bright’s Winter Parties are the originals, the most fun-filled gatherings in the industry, and this year we’re marking a milestone—21 incredible years of The Bright Agency! With a special guest joining the festivities, this party promises to be truly unforgettable. Were you there for Operation Condor? Have you twisted and shouted on our legendary dance floor? If so, you’ll know what we’re talking about! And if not, this is the year to make your mark. If you’ve got an invitation, get ready for a night that will go down in Winter Party history, see you Thursday! #BrightAgency #WinterParty #BrightArtists #Legendary

Born in Barcelona, Spain, @taniagart is deeply influenced by the vibrant Mediterranean culture, the sun, and the sea. She currently resides in Cape Verde, Africa, where the beauty of her surroundings continues to inspire her work. Though she initially worked in interior design, Tania discovered her true passion for drawing and became a self-taught illustrator. Passionate about color, Tania constantly experiments with new palettes, bringing joy and life into her art through clean finishes and organic textures, often created with Chinese ink. Her illustrations embody a happy, feminine, and fresh style, full of positivity and color. You can view her full portfolio on the Bright website. #Design #Licensing #BrightAgency #Holiday

Kirkus Reviews announced their Best Books of the Year lists, and we are so excited to see a few familiar titles on the Best Picture Books list. The Boldest White, A Story of Hijab and Community. Written by @ibtihajmuhammad & @skalibooks. Illustrated by @metahatem! Trucky Roads. Written by @lutimestwoo. Illustrated by @huiskipp! I Am La Chiva! The Colorful Bus of the Andes. Written by @karolitadotcom and illustrated by @artichoke_kid! Check out the full @kirkus_reviews list of this years Best Picture Books. #BestPictureBooks #Kirkus #2024 #BrightAgency #KidLit

How soon is too soon to get your Christmas tree? Design by @miapowell_design. Mia Powell is a mixed media illustrator based in the UK. After studying Illustration at Birmingham City University, she discovered her love for creating patterns, comical characters, and children’s books. She was selected as a winner of the D&AD Newblood Pencil award for her project in collaboration with the ‘The Beano Studios’ to create an empowering female character for young children. Check out Mia's portfolio on the Bright website. #BrightAgency #Illustration

We recently launched our new-look art licensing website to showcase the incredible portfolio of our award-winning, best-selling artists. As our Creative Founder, @vicki_willdenlebrecht says “There is a turning point for an illustrator when a consumer recognises their unique style of artwork and wants to acquire more of it. At Bright, we recognise that pivotal moment and propel our artists forward to become an Art Brand”. To see the new-look Licensing website, click the link in our bio #ArtLicensing #ArtistBrands #CreativeFounder

A sweet moment between Santa and his reindeer ✨ @landafla is an illustrator, production designer, and art-director based in Colombia. His work has appeared in animation films, tv shows and print companies. Andrés’ love for drawing and painting was instilled at a young age reading classic illustrated children’s books. You can check out more of Andrés’ work on the Bright website. #Illustration #KidLitArt #BrightAgency