No running, no diving, no petting, no spitting etc.
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Unicorn tantrum!
(who doesn't?)
*I realise that if there was any justice Unicorn Tantrum really ought to be the name a '70s prog rock / psych group
*I realise that if there was any justice Unicorn Tantrum really ought to be the name a '70s prog rock / psych group
Labels:
children's illustration,
illustration,
pen and ink,
sketch,
tantrum,
tongue,
unicorn,
unicorns
Monday 20 July 2015
Doomed Franchises #1 Wilbur the Friendly Toast Boy™
Wilbur's exciting adventures were slightly limited by his lack of discernible limbs & tendency to get cold & soggy rather quickly!
Labels:
breakfast,
Doomed Franchises,
sketch,
superhero,
superheroes,
toast,
toaster,
Wilbur
You can't do that sort of thing any more!
A Compendium of Unwise Pursuits.
NB Smoking & fighting is NOT big or clever kids!
(part of the 'Steve May rather hinders his career as a children's illustrator by drawing fighting & smoking' series - I may be a bit of an idiot! ; )
NB Smoking & fighting is NOT big or clever kids!
(part of the 'Steve May rather hinders his career as a children's illustrator by drawing fighting & smoking' series - I may be a bit of an idiot! ; )
Wednesday 15 July 2015
The Fine British Art of Queuing.
From the latest Diary of Dennis the Menace - Canine Carnage written by Steven Butler & published by Puffin
(see also 'passive aggressive tutting' & Britishness)
©DC Thomson and Co. Ltd
Tuesday 14 July 2015
Thursday 9 July 2015
Lion on a bike!
Labels:
animal,
animals,
bicycle,
bike,
children's illustration,
illustration,
lion,
transport
Monday 6 July 2015
Leather Amphitheatre
During the recent rather sultry nights my subconscious has been rather errmmm, 'fruity'!
In response to a dream about a leather amphitheatre (yes, call my therapist etc.) I decided this would make a great name for a fictional metal band so here's a couple of sketches of the members of aforementioned outfit.
Best band in the world! (as the NME would hyperbolize)
See also Klöwnfingerr & other imaginary musical genres
Labels:
amphitheatre,
drums,
guitar,
Heavy Metal,
imaginary musical genres,
leather,
metal,
pen & ink,
rock,
sketch,
sketchbook
Thursday 2 July 2015
Diary of Dennis the Menace - Canine Carnage
The new Diary of Dennis the Menace - Canine Carnage written by Steven Butler & illustrated by my good self is published today!
Mighty menaces, disaster has struck! Gnasher's got himself into REAL trouble this time.
If he's not careful, DENNIS AND THE DINMAKERS are going to be kicked out of THE FAME FACTOR competition. And with our rockin' tunes, we're guaranteed winners!
I have to do something to help Gnasher out - before he ends up in the doghouse for good!
So who's the 'Greatest rockstar on the planet' huh?
(I had a lot of fun with this one - hope you enjoy it)
Friday 19 June 2015
Klöwnfingerr - Master of Muppets
Unfortunately the rumours that Klöwnfingerr have been lined up as a replacement for the Foo Fighters at Glastonbury 2015 were generally 'made up nonsense' according to band spokesman Jonathan Madeupname who also claims they had 'categorically NOTHING whatsoever to do with Dave Grohl's leg getting broken'
The legendary Moldovan death metal / gabba combo - have been described as ‘a special needs Limp Bizkit minus the intellectual heft with the 'dolt’ knob turned up to 12’
Their classic album Master of Muppets comprising of 137 tracks including classics like 'Brainclot', 'Klöwngäsmm' & 'MMMNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGHH!!!!!' is a must for any music collection.
They are available for weddings, children's parties & light gardening work.
The legendary Moldovan death metal / gabba combo - have been described as ‘a special needs Limp Bizkit minus the intellectual heft with the 'dolt’ knob turned up to 12’
Their classic album Master of Muppets comprising of 137 tracks including classics like 'Brainclot', 'Klöwngäsmm' & 'MMMNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGHH!!!!!' is a must for any music collection.
They are available for weddings, children's parties & light gardening work.
Labels:
album,
Foo Fighters,
Glastonbury,
Heavy Metal,
illustration,
imaginary musical genres,
Klownfingerr,
metal,
muppets,
Music,
rock
Tuesday 16 June 2015
Cushion envy...
Labels:
animals,
boxes,
cat,
cats,
children's illustration,
cushion,
hats,
humour,
illustration
Friday 12 June 2015
Cereal Killer
Combining a couple of my favourite things, monsters & breakfast! More 'Fearsome Foodstuffs'™making breakfast go with an AAAAARRRGGGGGHHH...SQUELCH!
Warning! Contains additives!*
*& an extremely poor pun, sorry...
(...not that sorry)
Warning! Contains additives!*
*& an extremely poor pun, sorry...
(...not that sorry)
Labels:
breakfast,
cereal,
children's illustration,
Fearsome Foodstuffs,
food,
horror,
illustration,
monster,
monsters
Wednesday 10 June 2015
Yeti in a Tutu
I'm supposed to be counting receipts today. This was more fun!
(Apologies to Morrissey*)
(*not really, especially after reading that appallingly turgid autobiography & your recent UKIP supporting antics)
(Apologies to Morrissey*)
(*not really, especially after reading that appallingly turgid autobiography & your recent UKIP supporting antics)
Labels:
balloon,
children's illustration,
illustration,
monster,
monsters,
Morrissey,
pen and ink,
sketch,
The Smiths,
tutu,
yeti
Wednesday 3 June 2015
Menace it Yourself!
Thought I'd share some brand new Illustrations from the new Diary of Dennis the Menace - Menace Yourself Scribble Journal published by Puffin - there's some skateboarding action & a glimpse of the Dennis & the Dinmakers - Dennis' rock band
(I'm wanting to know where I can get a 'Menace' amplifier for myself!)
Wednesday 27 May 2015
Friday 22 May 2015
The Haunted Lunchbox
The Haunted Lunchbox or... when good foodstuffs go BAD!
With a little nod to Wagon Wheels (which even as a kid I thought were foul) & Um Bongo, which according to legend they drink in the DRC - except this doesn't rhyme / scan in quite the way it did in the slightly naive / racist '80s commercials!
I'm thinking this would be a great book title, I just haven't come up with the story yet, so here's the cover while you wait...
With a little nod to Wagon Wheels (which even as a kid I thought were foul) & Um Bongo, which according to legend they drink in the DRC - except this doesn't rhyme / scan in quite the way it did in the slightly naive / racist '80s commercials!
I'm thinking this would be a great book title, I just haven't come up with the story yet, so here's the cover while you wait...
Thursday 21 May 2015
Johnny Danger - DIY Spy
Having thoroughly enjoyed worked with author (& all round good egg) Peter Millet on his Boy Zero series for Faber & Faber a few years back I recently illustrated the cover for his latest book 'Johnny Danger - DIY Spy' published by Penguin.
It's billed as 'A hilarious, action-packed tale featuring a pair of evil number twos, a madman, exploding bogey bombs, discount ninjas and a man-eating piranha called Bob.' - what's NOT to like?
It's only available in Australia at the moment but hopefully a UK deal will follow - otherwise you'll just have to buy this edition & read it upside down in the UK.
Here's a couple of the original preliminary character sketches (we lost the Blofeld cat & the water pistol & gained a banana in the process!)
It's billed as 'A hilarious, action-packed tale featuring a pair of evil number twos, a madman, exploding bogey bombs, discount ninjas and a man-eating piranha called Bob.' - what's NOT to like?
It's only available in Australia at the moment but hopefully a UK deal will follow - otherwise you'll just have to buy this edition & read it upside down in the UK.
Here's a couple of the original preliminary character sketches (we lost the Blofeld cat & the water pistol & gained a banana in the process!)
Wednesday 20 May 2015
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Thursday 14 May 2015
Lapsed deities
Labels:
god,
gods,
hell-fire,
lapsed deities,
pen and ink,
sketch,
steve may,
thunderbolt
Thursday 7 May 2015
May Festival!
No, not the (Steve) May festival, but lovely to see my Dennis the Menace illustrations on the posters for the Shrewsbury Bookfest !
Tuesday 5 May 2015
Hastings Independent Artist Profile
I was extremely flattered (& blushing) by Kate Renwick's lovely artist's profile which was featured in issue 25 of the Hastings Independent.
As some of you might know, I was born in Hastings & spent my childhood & teenage years there & the article was published immediately prior to my band Das Fluff's incredibly enjoyable gig in Hastings on the 20th March.
It was the first time I've played back in Hastings for many years (we'll draw a veil over how many!) so was a particularly special gig to me.
As some of you might know, I was born in Hastings & spent my childhood & teenage years there & the article was published immediately prior to my band Das Fluff's incredibly enjoyable gig in Hastings on the 20th March.
It was the first time I've played back in Hastings for many years (we'll draw a veil over how many!) so was a particularly special gig to me.
Labels:
children's illustration,
Das Fluff,
electro,
gig,
Hastings,
Hastings Independent,
illustration,
Music,
press,
rock,
seaside,
steve may
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