I make Children's
Picture Books
Next course: Saturday, 16th January | 5 Saturdays | limited availability
I'm a multi-award-winning children's book illustrator and author represented by The Plum Agency.
I’ve spoken at some great international events including the Asian Festival of Children's Content in Singapore and the Bologna Children's Book Fair, as well as teaching at spots closer to home, such as Cambridge School of Art, Loughborough University, and Nottingham Trent University.
My clients include Tate Publishing, Andersen Press, Sourcebooks, and Laurence King Publishing.
Look out for two exciting new picture books I’ve illustrated hitting the shelves in spring 2027;
Hello Elbow & The Dance That Only Goes Left.
I’ll also be sharing my studio practice through a few short courses at NTU. You can see more details about the course content on my Instagram (or book via the link above).
Thanks for stopping by.
New Book
Not in the Mood
out now!
Hedgehog didn't want to play outside, he didn't want to play dress-up, he didn't want to go sky-diving, he even didn't want his favourite noodles.
He was simply, Not in the Mood.
A heart-warming tale of a hedgehog who wakes up feeling sad and doesn't know why. But with patience and understanding, his friends help him understand that it's okay to have tough days. Through love and friendship, they show him that feelings, like the weather, can change.
This touching picture book beautifully explores emotions and the power of friendship for young readers.
Pierre's New Hair
'It felt like something you haven’t seen before…
...Genuine, fresh, and cool!'
- Martin Salisbury
PIERRE'S NEW HAIR
NOW AVAILABLE IN ALL GOOD BOOKSHOPS
WINNER of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2022 for the most promising and exciting newcomer to children's picture book illustration.
A joyful and colourful picture book about a quiff loving bear who discovers that looks aren’t everything.
"Pierre’s New Hair... is original and a joy to look at. While very funny, it also slips in a message about valuing what’s really important – friends, joy, & art."
- Julia Eccleshare
"Pierre’s New Hair is like a breath of fresh air. It made me laugh out loud. What impressed me was the way that Joseph was able to conjure up a whole world for his characters to inhabit. It was our winner because we loved how every aspect of the book fitted together perfectly to make this a quirky fun book to read."
- Emily Gravett
Speaking
I like humans, I love to teach, and I'm happy to share valuable lessons from my practice.
You can hire me for workshops, lectures, school visits and one to one mentoring.
Here are some of the places I've enjoyed presenting at: Cambridge School of Art, Bologna Children's Book Fair, the Asian Festival of Children's Content, Nottingham Trent University, primary schools (local & far away) and events organised by the Association of Illustrators & the Klaus Flugge Prize.
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CHILDREN'S PICTUREBOOKS
CLIENT:
LAWRENCE KING PUBLISHING
Introduction Illustrations
The Art of Visual Storytelling 2nd edition By Martin Salisbury & Morag Styles
OUR QUANTUM REALITY
Client - FQXi : FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS INSTITUTE
Picture book bringing to life a mind-boggling conundrum at the heart of quantum mechanics
Maxwell's Demon (cat)
CLIENT: FQXi
Character Art for animation & web game
Quantum physics thought experiment turned feline friendly. Another exciting project with the Foundational Questions Institute combining quantum physics, animation and contemporary illustration.
