Jago


Just over a quarter of a century ago, a boy called Jago arrived here on Earth with a burning ambition to be ….Superman, Indiana Jones, or quite possibly King Arthur. After much hard work and an awful lot of drawing he settled on his fourth choice of career, illustrating children’s books, something he reckons he could be quite good at one day. When he’s not feverishly constructing illustrations on his clockwork computer Jago can be found merman- like in the sea at Polzeath where he terrifies tourists with his lack of surfboard control. He lives in a slightly damp wetsuit in Cornwall with his fantastically lovely wife Alex and beautiful daughter, Lily Peach. I work almost entirely digitally, using a secret blend of the finest textures, papers and digital paints. I could tell you how I make each picture, but then I’d have to kill you. I love stong colours and interesting textures and am always trying out new techniques. I enjoy working on children’s books and am drawn to stories with a hint of eccentricity. I recently made the switch from PC to Mac and feel slightly stupid that it took me so long, this is what computers are supposed to be like…	Stories Illustrated: King David Is Anointed The Three Wise Men Jesus Goes Fishing Click here to view Jago’s website.

Just over a quarter of a century ago, a boy called Jago arrived here on Earth with a burning ambition to be ….Superman, Indiana Jones, or quite possibly King Arthur.
After much hard work and an awful lot of drawing he settled on his fourth choice of career, illustrating children’s books, something he reckons he could be quite good at one day.
When he’s not feverishly constructing illustrations on his clockwork computer Jago can be found merman- like in the sea at Polzeath where he terrifies tourists with his lack of surfboard control.
He lives in a slightly damp wetsuit in Cornwall with his fantastically lovely wife Alex and beautiful daughter, Lily Peach.
I work almost entirely digitally, using a secret blend of the finest textures, papers and digital paints. I could tell you how I make each picture, but then I’d have to kill you.
I love stong colours and interesting textures and am always trying out new techniques.
I enjoy working on children’s books and am drawn to stories with a hint of eccentricity.
I recently made the switch from PC to Mac and feel slightly stupid that it took me so long, this is what computers are supposed to be like…

Stories Illustrated:

King David Is Anointed
The Three Wise Men
Jesus Goes Fishing

Click here to view Jago’s website.

Awards:
Amazon.com Best Children’s Picture Book – The Jesus Storybook Bible – 2007
Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards – Gold Medal – The Jesus Storybook Bible – 2007
National Literacy Association Wow! Award – The Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat – 2006
Holyer An Gof Award for Best Children’s Book – The Brave Tales series – 2006
International Youth Library, White Ravens, Special Mention – Myron’s Magic Cow – 2005
AOI Images 28 Annual – AOI Silver Award, Student Section – 2004
The Macmillan Prize for Children’s Illustration – Highly Commended Award – 2003
Winner of the UK Further Education Funding Council Calendar Prize – 2000