Available for licensing as of this writing.

Available for licensing as of this writing.

Available for licensing as of this writing.

Available for license as of this writing.

Hello! Riley here. I just finished teaching My Toy Pitch with Lilla, our five-week toy development course. We saw hundreds of concepts each week. Our artists AMAZED ME with their work. From characters to games to playsets, our artists produced toy pitches across so many categories. In each class review, I felt as though I was walking up and down the toy aisles.

Scroll down and you’ll see what I’m giggling about. Lilla, Susan, Kim and I are dazzled by the toys and games that’ll soon be tumbling out of toyboxes around the world.

WARNING: these are only a tiny sampling of what our artists have in the works. Check out the toy design section of our website for more, or give us a holler. We’d love to serve up some candy-coated art for any kid-friendly project you’re considering.

Available for licensing as of this writing.

Available for licensing as of this writing.

Out now! The next two books in a new series of

picture books about each US state,

by Doubleday Books for Young Readers (Penguin Random House)

Buy them here and here.

The Chickentown Mystery, written and illustrated by Albert,

now available in the US! (Chouette Publishing)

Buy it here.

Some fun products for Blue Q — IBF gum wrapper and a toothbrush!

Buy the gum here.

Buy the toothbrush here.

Ta-da! We are thrilled to announce that we are now representing the mega-talent, Ruth Burrows. We know she’s going to be busy with editorial, children’s books, toys, surface design, and tons more. How do we know she’s going to be busy? Two reasons. One, her work was frequently selected for reviews in my Make Art That Sells classes, and two, she has already been commissioned to work on a sample for a children’s book–even before our official launch.

Contact us to assign or license art. We’re happy to help you find the perfect artist or gorgeous images for your project!

Animation by Natasha Dewitz

Originally from the UK, Ruth spent twenty years in the United Arab Emerites, and now resides in Lincoln, UK.

Her work is joyful and top-notch, just like Ruth herself. You’ll love working with her.

Lilla: Ruth, how do you stay inspired?

Ruth: I’m inspired by normal everyday things and ordinary people. I usually have my best ideas whilst out walking the dog! I love unfinished, wonky things that don’t match.

Lilla: Where do you buy your art supplies?

Ruth: I love a good old fashioned independent art shop if I can find one but my favorite thing to paint on at the moment is old Cornflakes boxes!

Welcome to the world of Ruth Burrows!

Lilla: Do you wear shoes when you do art?

Ruth: No, just fancy socks, usually mismatched.

Lilla: What was your favorite illustration assignment from class?

Ruth:West Side Story Poster from last year’s Bootcamp but honestly I love them all.

Lilla: What illustration job would you love to get (your dream job)?

Ruth: Illustrating one of those books about women who have done extraordinary things and men took the credit for it but now we’re going back and celebrating their lives.

Lilla: If you weren’t an illustrator, what would you be?

Ruth: An Odd Job Woman – I love carpentry and would love to learn about electrics and plumbing.

Lilla: Whom would you like to meet?

Ruth: I like ordinary folk, chatting to someone at the checkout is more interesting to me than someone famous.

Lilla: What do you listen to while you work?

Ruth: BBC Radio 4 or the World Service. Just talking, no music.

Lilla: How do you stay in shape?

Ruth: Walking the dog and using power tools.

Lilla: How don’t you stay in shape?

Ruth: Sitting too long glued to Procreate!

Lilla: What recent book do you recommend for a good read?

Ruth: I read every night before I sleep but rarely remember what’s going on, sometimes I have to start over to remind myself who all the characters are. I never remember the title and as soon as the book is finished I completely forget what it was about!

Lilla: How do you take your coffee?

Ruth: Instant coffee in a mug with full fat milk.

Lilla: What color combination are you most excited about right now?

Ruth: Orangey Red and Baby Pink

Lilla: Why do you like being an illustrator in 15 words or less?

Ruth: You can make something out of nothing.

Like the interview with Ruth? Read the whole thing here. Ready to assign a project with Ruth? Shoot an email to our lovely agents here.

Download her PDF portfolio or jump over here to see her work, studio, and more.