Brighten up bare walls with a vibrant print from our #90Candles print shop. The shop includes a diverse range of artwork by 90 illustrators working in the UK today. There’s something for everybody 90candles.org.uk
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The UK’s centre for illustration. Formerly House of Illustration.
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A picture is worth a thousand words. Say “I love you” by gifting your sweetheart a vibrant illustration from our #90Candles print shop this Valentine’s Day. Here’s our romantic pick, by bit.ly/3Y9KeUA
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It's time for once more! And this time, it's illustrated 🫢 Will's kicking it off with an homage to the Soup Dragon from the wonderful Clangers 💚 #GreatBritishMenu
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We spied our Raymond Briggs touring show at the Bowes Museum in this list by Metro about 10 must-see art exhibitions [eyes emoji]
If you’re in County Durham or want to take an art trip, catch the show before it closes next month bit.ly/3wvfQIE
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Brighten up your home with a conversation-sparking print from our #90Candles print shop. The shop closes in March so snag a print while you can! 90candles.org.uk
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“Drawing was what I wanted to do.”
We loved reading about Axel Scheffler’s childhood, his reflections on the Gruffalo, and his empathetic and encouraging words bit.ly/3QSMjSC
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There’s still time to enter our #Giveaway on Instagram! Enter now for the chance to win a copy of the Kalakarm Curriculum by Siddhi Gupta bit.ly/3iBZo6h
Read our interview with Siddhi to learn more: bit.ly/3J5bFL1
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Our #QuentinBlakeAt90 campaign raised over £400k, bringing us a step closer to realising a national centre for illustration. Thank you!
Here’s Quentin on his birthday with a book made especially for him.
You can still support us here: bit.ly/3ks5wyp
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Visit our online shop filled with limited-editions prints by illustrators from around the UK. Nab your favourite 90candles.org.uk
Your purchase will help us build a national centre for illustration.
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Feeling the chill? Here’s a snowy day picture of our future home New River Head from the archives.
Learn about the building’s fascinating history bit.ly/3HuZypv
© Thames Water Archive, 1940
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Calling all artists and illustrators...
Submissions are open for the #HayFestival2023 Illustrator in Residence position, closing 20 January.
Apply now 🎨 hayfestival.com/illustrator-in
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We’re hosting a giveaway on the ‘gram! Win a copy of our #BookOfTheMonth Kalakarm Curriculum, an art education resource by Siddhi Gupta, published by Sold Out Publishing.
Learn about the Kalakarm Curriculum: bit.ly/3w8lT5N
Enter the giveaway: bit.ly/3iBZo6h
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Ready to take your character design skills to the next level? Book a spot on our workshop with award-winning author and illustrator to learn how to create compelling picture book characters bit.ly/3XkHUdf
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Be a part of creating the UK’s national centre for illustration. We’re currently hiring a Campaigns Lead, a Decolonisation Researcher, an Activity Planner and more.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Cv9MTS
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Learn about what makes a picture book character memorable and create your own at our character design masterclass with author and illustrator . A must-attend for aspiring picture book makers bit.ly/3XkHUdf
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Are you a sartorially savvy illustrator looking to expand their practice? Book a spot our Illustrating Fashion course with Joanna Layla to express your passion for fashion through your art bit.ly/3AeatzH
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Be a part of celebrating and preserving illustration, the art we experience in our everyday lives.
We’re hiring a Project Manager, Community Illustrators, Head of Communications and Content, Campaigns Lead and Decolonising Heritage Researcher bit.ly/3FOE98L
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We're swooping in to announce the winner of our #QuentinBlakeAt90 Prize Draw and unveil the mystery illustration, titled A Chance Encounter 💫
This piece was won by *cue drumroll* Antonio Suarez-Martinez!
A big thank you to everyone who participated and supported our work.
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Boxing Day is for reading books in your PJs.
Pictured: Sketches of Matilda reading © Quentin Blake
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Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you for your support this year, I hope you all have a gentle and restful holiday!! 🎄✨
#illustration #art #design #chineseinkpainting #humanart #editorialillustration #ukiyoe #illustrationdaily #scifiart #artillustration #drawings
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Merry Christmas! We’re thinking of Father Christmas, who had an especially busy evening yesterday.
Pictured: Panel from “Father Christmas” by Raymond Briggs
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Thank you for asking us to print the #90Candles book for birthday.
90 illustrators were invited to draw a candle and the result is stunning. Head over to to find out how you can order one of the prints from your favourite illustrator.
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Last week we announced our support for four fantastic heritage projects. Explore them below 👇
Congratulations!
🔴 heritagefund.org.uk/news/roman-mag
🟢 #SeagrassOceanRescue heritagefund.org.uk/news/north-wal
🔴 #HamHill heritagefund.org.uk/projects/uncov
🟢 heritagefund.org.uk/projects/new-c
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It’s your last chance to buy a gift ticket to one of our courses and workshops! Book a spot today to receive an e-ticket in time for Christmas bit.ly/3WcxXOL
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Thanks to funding from the we're looking for four illustrators to co-develop projects with our community, and a Project Manager to oversee our work. Could this be you? Apply now bit.ly/3FOE98L
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I drew a birthday candle for Quentin Blake's 90th as part of the #90Candles project. You can buy a print of it here 90candles.org.uk/products/luke- to support the opening of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. The other 89 are v nice too.
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Learn how to create your own graphic novel with – from coming up with an idea for a story to finalising the look of your comic bit.ly/3E6YLIz
Want to gift a place instead? Book by tomorrow to receive an e-ticket before Christmas.
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Give that blank wall a makeover with a print from our #90Candles shop. Explore our online exhibition and nab your favourite.
Every print sold goes towards our campaign to create a new national centre for illustration – thank you! 90candles.org.uk
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Hello illustrators!
The is looking for 4 (yes, F-O-U-R !) community illustrators to develop projects w/ groups in Islington, London.
Yes, of course it's paid.
Apply by 9.1.
Spread the word!
#illustration #community
qbcentre.org.uk/community-illu
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Here is a great opportunity at one of our lovely community partners, Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, for Community Illustrators: qbcentre.org.uk/jobs-opportuni Apply, share! #CommunityArt #WeCanAllDraw
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But act soon as some of the 90 candles are already selling out. Above: Huntley Muir, Sharon King-Chai, Steve Appleby, Tom Gauld
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Missed the last posting date? Don't worry: when you order one of our #90Candles we'll email you a print-at-home gift certificate featuring your chosen design. 1/2
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Still looking for the perfect present? Book a spot on one of our courses or workshops for adults to present to the creative person in your life this Christmas. Order before Thursday 22 December for Christmas delivery bit.ly/3WcxXOL
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Happy 90th birthday Quentin Blake! The asked 90 illustrators to contribute a candle to celebrate this wonderful occasion. I was so honoured to contribute my dragon - and excited to see it featured on too! (Thanks for the tip off )
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If you haven't seen this autobiographical documentary on the life and work of Quentin Blake RDI. It's a must. It's funny, moving and profound. Here is the link click link to watch.
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod
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Happy birthday weekend to Quentin Blake who turned 90 on Fri! 🕯️💙🎉#90candles 90 illustrators asked to draw a candle inspired by the original meaning of the word “illustration' – "to light up, make light and illuminate” available as A3 prints >
90candles.org.uk
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Happy 90th birthday to Sir #QuentinBlake - an #artist that brings so much joy to so many lives from very young to the very old!
Long may he thrive and continue giving us his wonderful #Illustrations
Can’t wait to visit his ! twitter.com/bbcarts/status
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