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Mike Spoor.
Illustrator
Mike Spoor has illustrated more than 200 books and previously has taught
and lectured in ceramics. He has extensive experience giving
demonstrations and workshops to all ages. At the beginning of his career
he taught Ceramics and Art in a
Kent
secondary School, then lectured at the Kent Institute of Art & Design.
In 1992 he moved with his family to Australia and began illustrating
children’s books professionally. Soon after arriving in Queensland, he
was contracted to deliver ceramics workshops throughout
Northern Queensland
with the Australian Flying Art School and thereafter he visited schools
and offered workshops with demonstrations on illustration, supported by
the Government Arts bodies. Since 1996 he has been freelance
illustrating in the UK for publishers worldwide, lecturing in Art &
Ceramics and offering schools workshops in both.
Mike works with all
ages including teachers/INSET etc
Mike’s illustrative
style is injected with humour and is very appealing to children during
his demonstrations, but he also draws realistically - animals and people
with lots of ‘character’ as well as landscapes and architecture.
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Mike
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Illustrator
visits and workshops for all ages |
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Performances
lasting 30-45 mins for younger children |
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Middle
primary an hour, older primary an hour & a half, and secondary
as long as needed |
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An insight into illustration using a
variety or practical and humorous techniques |
Illustrator Visits:
Children watch, listen
and ask questions about book illustration.
Sessions usually one
hour,
Topics may include:
How to become an
Illustrator
The business of
Illustration
Cartoons & humorous
subjects
Creating ideas
Picture Books.
Demonstrations
of drawing
animals & people, landscapes, nature, townscapes etc.
Demonstrations
showing different use of materials & techniques, for example: Charcoal /
pastels Brushwork / airbrush pencils, coloured pencils, pen & ink
watercolour
Illustration Workshops:
Practical sessions.
Group sessions should
be a minimum of one hour and whole day workshops are possible.
Strong guidance given
throughout.
Responding to text
Gathering and creating
ideas
Artistic principles eg.
composition
Mood & action
Cartoons & humorous
subjects
Colour
Techniques
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Booking Information |
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Home:
Kent
Travels to:
Anywhere
Prices:
£280 per day
+ travel expenses/ accommodation expenses as necessary + VAT
Click here to book |
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