Do illustrators really draw all day? I am delighted that Jane Ray, one of Britain’s most talented and admired illustrators has agreed to write about what her working days are like. Jane has illustrated over sixty books, many of which she also wrote. Her latest book, The Glassmaker’s Daughter is written by Diane Hofmeyr (with whom she …
Jane Ray(Walker Books) Everyone knows the story of Cinderella and her misfortunes. This new pop-up edition is definitely one to treasure. In Cinderella, Jane Ray uses the technique of layered cut papers to create six three-dimensional theatrical scenes, and the result is striking. Her elegant drawings convey the right atmosphere, and the amount of detail in each scene …
Jane Ray(Orchard Books) The Twelve Days of Christmas, my all-time favourite Christmas song, is beautifully brought to life in this new picture book by Jane Ray, who manages to convey the joyfulness and slight eccentricity of the classic tune. The colour scheme used is what I noticed to begin with when I first came across the book. The warm …
