Solveig’s shadow – Writing and Illustrating – a W.I.P
I recently had an opportunity to enter a work for a SCBWI “Work-in-progress” grant. While I have a few W.I.Ps …
I love animals….
I was just reviewing my portfolio of work and it struck me how many animal pictures I’ve done. Here attached …
WAYRBA over the other side of Oz
We were very excited to recently discover (thanks to James Foley over in Perth) that Engibear’s Dream has been included …
Engibear’s Bridge Book Launch – 30th October 2014
Well – It’s all over but I can say it went really really well. Engibear’s Bridge was officially launched under …
Engibear’s Book Launch and Yvonne Mes’s Blog
The book launch for Engibear’s Bridge is coming up in less than two weeks time – which is exciting and …
Engibear’s Bridge has arrived
It is always exciting to receive a parcel….but when it is 9 boxes of books of your very own work …
Mike the Spike Launch
Please join me for the launch of a new book that I illustrated called “Mike the Spike”. Written by Stella …
ME @ SCBWI & CBCA BBDO 2014 – Got it?
What a wonderful day. After weeks of cold wet rainy days the prospect of soggy books at the CBCA (Children’s …
Engibear at CBCA “Big Book Day Out”
Benjamin will be presenting with Andrew King a “soft-opening” of Engibear’s Bridge at the CBC QLD Book week dinner in …
“Writing Processes Blog Tour”
A very big thank you to my friend Christopher Cheng – who is currently enjoying the pleasures of Hong Kong …
About Unfold and Benjamin Johnston – illustrator, author and designer
Benjamin works full-time as a registered architect, however drawing and illustrating for children have always been his passion. Through his …
Unfold design website and portfolio
Hello everyone, This Blog is a great place to write my thoughts on what it is to be an …
How exciting….Engibear in Bologna
I have just found out I have been selected as a finalist in the BIG (Bologna Illustrator’s Gallery) for a …
Anatomy of an illustration
One question I’m sure every illustrator is asked regularly is “How long did it take you to do that?”. And …
Engibear #2 – on its way…
I’m very excited to be working on “Engibear’s Bridge” – the follow-up to “Engibear’s Dream”. This new book takes a …
A Question and Answer for Scholastic
I recently did a Question and Answer for Scholastic Australia for their website. Thought it might make an amusing little …
It’s always nice to finish….
It’s always nice to finish a project – especially if it has hung around for waaaaaaay too long being neglected. …
“The appearing machine”. An on-going project
Last week I met up with a creative co-conspirator to discuss an on-going project that we have been considering for …
