Talent Development Grant

Posted on 11th April 2013

I'm super excited to tell the world I have won a talent development grant!! yippee, some funding to develop the illustration side of my portfolio and work on a possible new illustration project... I'm of course very pleased and grateful to Aspace Arts in Southampton for this, I'm one of 8 to win a grant and you can follow all our progress on the Aspace website... here: http://www.aspacearts.org.uk/
Of course I'll keep a record of my progress here too, stay tuned..

Posted on 25th March 2013

Esther Coombs' My Work page on Pinterest

A while ago I discovered a dangerous new technological addiction - Pinterest. Many of you probably already use the site (and if you do, you'll know what I mean when I warn people they need to have a couple of spare hours free before they log on!). It's a fantastic 'scrapbook' tool not only for personal use (I store craft ideas for play activities with my daughter as well as interiors and furniture ideas etc) but also for businesses - particularly small ones like mine. As well as images of my own work, I also pin inspiration for future workshops and illustration projects gleaned from following other Pinterest users. It's a fantastic resource and if you find yourself kicking your heels at some point, take a look ....

AOI Illustration Award

Posted on 25th February 2013

Esther Coombs' Upcycled Table Top feat. Waterloo Station tower block

28 February is a red letter day for aspiring young illustrators and seasoned professionals as it is the deadline for submissions to the Association of Illustrators’ (AOI) Annual Illustration Awards. Described as “the Oscars of illustration”, it is the most prestigious award in the field. I have taken the plunge this year and submitted my upcycled antique table top featuring Waterloo Station Tower Block for judging. Shortlisted entries as well as winners will be exhibited at the AOI’s award show at Somerset House (which then tours nationally) and will also be included in the AOI’s publication “Images”. It’s great PR for any illustrator so I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed!