Louisa Dalton

Art and Design has been an intrinsic part of my life since I was very young. I have always felt the need to scribble, to sketch, to express and communicate my ideas through drawing and creativity. Therefore, I am foremost an illustrator, particularly specialising in children's book artwork. I get the most satisfaction from being 'hands-on' and working with paints, charcoal and fine liners, but I think my best work is always achieved using simply a pencil and paper. I love drawing what I can see in front of me, then using my imagination to add a different perspective. I am inspired by my family, nature and the busy world we live in.




Projects

  • 'The Meerkat's Call' Children's Book
  • 'The Wicked Witch of Barsi' Children's Book
  • 'The Outsiders' Book Cover
  • Greeting Cards

Categories

  • The Outsiders Brief

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    This year I will be entering the Penguin Children's Book Cover Competition and designing a cover for 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. The story tells of two gangs who don't see eye to eye. I will pick out the main events/themes of the book and combine them to make an appropriate book cover.