The following are essays written originally for conference presentations about illustration, writing and reading. These may be of interest to students, teachers and librarians (and possibly other illustrators). For further comment on particular books, refer to the ‘books page’ and also the ‘frequently asked questions’ page. Please excuse the fact that I probably repeat many of the same points across all these different sections!
PICTURE BOOKS: Who Are They For?
– my reaction to the common assumption that illustrated stories are only for children.
ORIGINALITY AND CREATIVITY
– some general remarks about creative process, and the question of what originality is.