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  • I will be in Parramatta (N.S.W, Aust.) for the next 2 weeks as an illustrator in residence at the Parramatta Artist Studios. This is a program organised by WestWords (www.westwords.com.au) . During my time here I will run workshops at the Max Webber Library, Friday 7th July 10:30 to 12:30(tomorrow). Today I set up an…

  •   (Stian Hole) From 09 to 30 September 2017, the International Centre for the Picture Book in Society (ICPBS) will host an exhibition in collaboration with BIBIANA, the International House of Art for Children in Bratislava, Slovakia. The exhibition, titled MIGRATIONS, will coincide with the Biennale of Illustration in Bratislava (BIB) and its symposium. The Brief  We invite…

  • I have been very fortunate this year as the book ‘Hello!’ which I illustrated for the National Library of Australia has been placed on the ‘Notable’ book list for 2017. This is wonderful recognition for the book that explores 12 cultural groups from multicultural Australia. As the libraries blurb says “Yiasou! That’s hello in Greek!…

  • AOI award illustrations

    Over the years I have entered a number of awards around the world. I see these competitions as an opportunity to develop a concept and push my illustration work in new directions. As the entry period for the Association of Illustrators (AOI) awards for 2017 draws to a close. I have been considering entering an…

  • “I love it when a plan comes together!” as the 80s TV ‘A’ team would say. Just working on some new concept images for a story that I am writing and illustrating. So far I am very happy with the results and here is a sneak peek at Motor Scooter cow from my draft pile…

  • Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black

    I recently received a sample pack of Staedtler Mars Lumograph black pencils. The pencil pack came as a tin pencil tray. It contained 2 x 2B, 2x 4B, 1 6B and 1 8B. These pencil leads have been produced with a higher proportion of carbon in the lead than the standard Lumograph pencils. The idea…

  • Samurai vs Ninja has been shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize. The following link is a review from the Reading blog page. http://www.readings.com.au/news/five-reasons-we-love-samurai-vs-ninja-by-nick-falk-and-tony-flowers  

  • Inspiration

    People seek inspiration in a wide variety of way. When I had to create a design for ‘Inspiration’ I didn’t look too far from home. In my latest series with Nick Falk, the “How To…” series (1st book ‘How to stop an alien invasion using Shakespeare’) Inspiration is the Mighty Professor Skeletron’s cat. The Mighty…

  • I will be Invading Brisbane Book Week this year (Monday the 22nd to Friday the 26th of August). Demonstrating my approach to illustration, creating narratives, and visual literacy. I still have a few spots available for school talks, for Book Week bookings contact “Speakers Ink”. If you are interested in attending an illustration session for…

  • My next appearance will be at Jervis Bay (Huskisson) on the 4th of June, 2 – 4pm presenting at the ‘Seachange’ festival.   For more details or information on other events at the festival please refer to the festival website, http://www.seechangefestival.org.au.