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The author and illustrator of Hey You! and illustrator of Look Up! shares his insights on children’s publishing ahead of his upcoming talk. Rocket from Look Up! © Dapo Adeola Blog A Q&A with Children’s Book Illustrator Dapo Adeola 3 Jan 2022
Our 21 favourite artworks up for grabs – which will you bid on? Alternative artwork for Rainbow charity T-shirt © Quentin Blake Blog 21 Picks from New Drawings 2021: A Quentin Blake Fundraising Auction 30 Nov 2021
As a new animated version of Clown comes to Channel 4, our Artistic Director takes a look at the original designs. Clown © Quentin Blake Blog From the Quentin Blake Archive: Clown Olivia Ahmad, Artistic Director, 17 Dec 2020
A selection of our favourite drawings from our online fundraising auction, now open for bidding until 16 December. Bibliothèque Quentin Blake Alternative Logo #1 © Quentin Blake Blog 20 Picks from 200 Drawings: Our Quentin Blake Fundraising Auction 2 Dec 2020
A look at Russian illustrations of Winnie the Pooh on Winnie the Pooh Day. Gennady Kalinovsky Blog Winnie the Pooh in Russia 18 Jan 2020
With just 2 weeks to go, we’re turning the spotlight on 11 illustrators to meet at the winter edition of the Fair. Balcony © Melissa Castrillon Blog 11 Independent Illustrators to Meet at the House of Illustration Fair 29 Nov 2019
In conversation with exhibition curator Olivia Ahmad. for emergency use soft shoulder, 1966, serigraph © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles Blog A Q&A with the Curator of Corita Kent: Power Up 25 Apr 2019
Acclaimed graphic novelist Rachael Ball on the personal origins of her latest book, ahead of her talk at the gallery. Wolf Boy © Rachael Ball Rachael Ball Blog A Little of the Real Story Rachael Ball, 27 Nov 2018
Ahead of our talk and book signing with Lauren Child, Jessie Burton and Angela Barrett, we hear from the women behind this new book published by Bloomsbury. © Angela Barrett (c) Angela Barrett Blog Illustrating The Restless Girls 4 Oct 2018
The story behind Jonny Hannah’s Darktown Taxi, a real-life illustrated car outside House of Illustration. Car and banjo © Jonny Hannah © Jonny Hannah Blog Greetings from Darktown Jonny Hannah, 31 Jul 2018
Sketchmeet guest host Joey Yu on her multidisciplinary practice plus advice for recent graduates. © Joey Yu (c) Joey Yu Blog A Q&A With Illustrator Joey Yu Becky Brewis, 24 Jul 2018
Ahead of Yellowzine Live next week, we catch up with the co-founder and editor of this independent visual art zine celebrating BAME talent. © Yellowzine Blog A Q&A with Yellowzine Founder and Editor Aisha Ayoade Becky Brewis, 28 Jun 2018
With the Summer Fair just around the corner, we take a peek at how some of our illustrators are preparing for the big day. Eflyer Blog Stallholders Prepping for The House of Illustration Summer Fair 2018 27 Jun 2018
Our Visitor Services Manager shares her tips for illustrators selling their work at the House of Illustration Summer Fair. Illustrators' Summer Fair Blog How to Sell Your Work at Illustration Fairs Holly Burrows, 14 Jun 2018
In celebration of the Puffin Club's 50th anniversary, we pay tribute to the members and enthusiasts who rose to our challenge to #PostYourPuffin. #PostYourPuffin Blog Post Your Puffin Michael Czerwinski, 24 Mar 2017
Today's most creative sketchbook keepers. Hot Air Balloon © Ben Hendy Blog Keeping Sketchbooks 21 Mar 2016
Some of our favourite mixed-media comics from this year's Big Draw. Mixed-media comics Blog Gallery: The Big Draw Emily Jost, 26 Oct 2015
Why Ladybird is only part of the story: the rich and varied world of 20th century children's publishing in Britain. Chatto & Windus 'Midgets' by Trekkie Ritchie (1940s) - courtesy of Joe Pearson Blog Ladybird in Context Michael Czerwinski, 26 Sep 2015
Highlights from David Gentleman's talk on the 175th anniversary of the Penny Black stamp. Twelve Days of Christmas stamp © David Gentleman Blog David Gentleman on Stamp Design Michael Czerwinski, 11 May 2015