Emily Golden Twomey

Musgrove Hospital Art for Life

2011-12-19T07:22:00.000-08:00

Musgrove Park Hospital in Somerset are holding an art auction in May called 'Art on the block'. I was asked to paint a design on a wooden block so here it is. I called it 'In the Woods'.

Oxford University Press Illustrations

2011-12-13T09:31:00.000-08:00

Over the past few weeks I have been working on a classbook for Spanish Children with Oxford University Press. The book is made up of lots of colourful activities for children to complete whilst learning about everyday life. Here are some example illustrations.

Stormy Sea Illustration

2011-12-13T09:25:00.000-08:00

I was commissioned by Advocate Art to illustrate a picture for The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy magazine. They wanted an atmospheric stormy sea with lots of liners and a small tugboat so here it is!

People Tree T-shirt Comp

2011-12-13T09:21:00.000-08:00

I entered the People Tree Circles of Hope T-shirt competition. The brief was to design a T-shirt that incorporates the 5 main People Tree countries, the colours black, green, red, yellow and blue, the Olympic games and it must encompass the idea that these countries and cultures are unified through sport....so quite a few things to get in there! This was my design.

FieldCandy Tent Designs

2011-12-13T09:14:00.000-08:00

© 2011 FIELDCANDY
I worked alongside Thinking Juice to create these tent designs for FieldCandy. My two designs are called 'Make Yourself At Home' and 'Social Butterfly' and I really enjoyed designing them! Have a look at all the fun designs on their website http://www.fieldcandy.com/ including a fabulous design by my lovely chum Lucy Joy :)

Appledore and Cheltenham Book Festivals

2011-10-13T04:54:00.000-07:00

Over the past few weeks I have given a number of talks at the Appledore and Cheltenham Book Festivals. Down in Devon I spoke to children at Kingsley Nursery School and St. Georges C of E School.

http://www.kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk/News/News-Articles/Junior-News/-Loon--illustrator-comes-to-School.aspx (see for pics)

In Cheltenham I spoke to 50 people about 'The Loon on the Moon' and 'The Fabulous Flapdoodles' and together we created our own monsters and aliens!
I had a great time at all events so many thanks to all the organisers and children who came up with some fantastic creations!

Babar Draft

2011-10-13T04:47:00.000-07:00

I started working with The London Opera Group on a poster for their upcoming show 'Babar'. This was a draft I submitted for a brief that they gave me. Unfortunately the project fell through but I thought I would post the draft anyway!

STORM Educational work

2011-10-13T04:42:00.000-07:00

Some new naming activities for Storm Educational Software. On the above images children can label parts of a horse and flower.

Picture for Lou

2011-10-13T04:40:00.000-07:00

My friend Lou commissioned me to create a painting for her partner based around an old bookshelf design of mine, here is the finished painting!

Library Mice Flapdoodles review!

2011-09-13T11:31:00.000-07:00

'The Fabulous Flapdoodles' received a lovely review on the Library Mice blog from Mélanie McGilloway:

'There is something so deliciously Dr Seuss-esque about this book. This is due to its zany storyline and creatures, and its well-structured rhyming text, which brings fun and energy to the story, but most and foremost it is thanks to the way Emily Golden interpreted Chae Strathie's lovely text, creating Flapdoodles that are wacky and fun, and could easily be distant cousins of Sneetches! There are plenty of other creatures though, all fun and non-threatening looking, and there is a lot of detail in the illustrations for little readers to get engrossed in. There is something very joyful about her illustrations, which is partly thanks to the vibrant colours that she uses. It is very modern, but it works well and is extremely child-friendly. '

see the full review at http://www.librarymice.com/2011/09/fabulous-flapdoodles.html

Nomination for the Scottish Children's Book Award

2011-09-08T11:12:00.000-07:00

http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/scba/shortlist
'The Loon on the Moon' my first picture book written by the lovely Chae Strathie has been nominated for the Scottish Book Award which is so exciting! There are two other books up for the award in our category so fingers crossed, winners are announced in February.

THE FABULOUS FLAPDOODLES OUT NOW!

2011-08-29T09:04:00.000-07:00

This Blog post is a little late! 'The Fabulous Flapdoodles' my second book with Chae Strathie, published by Scholastic is out in shops now. I'm really pleased with it and I had to draw some great characters for it so pop along to the shops and have a peek!

STORM Educational work

2011-08-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

I have been working alongside Storm Educational, a company that creates software for schools. I have provided them with lots of small illustrations that they then turn into naming and pairing games for children to complete on the computer. Above you can see an example of the body parts naming exercise and a few collections of other illustrations (animals and vegetables).

New Pattern Agency!

2011-08-29T08:55:00.001-07:00

I have been signed up to a new pattern agency, L J Woodhouse. Using briefs they have given me I have been coming up with lots of new pattern ideas, here is a selection of some recent designs.

Naming Day Invite

2011-08-29T08:54:00.000-07:00

Above is the invitation I created for the Naming Day of my two friends lovely kiddies :)

Scottish Book Trust bits

2011-06-03T07:42:00.000-07:00

My illustrations from 'The Loon on the Moon' and 'The Fabulous Flapdoodles' have been used by The Scottish Book Trust on their Library cards and certificates for children who have read lots of books!

New Xmas Card Designs

2011-05-20T09:30:00.000-07:00

My agency Advocate asked me to come up with some hand drawn text cards for christmas.

YLG Conference Talk with Chae Strathie

2011-05-15T06:44:00.000-07:00

On Friday the 13th May myself and Chae Strathie, the author of 'The Loon on the Moon' gave a talk at the YLG Conference in Perth to a very welcoming audience of librarians! I had a great day and really enjoyed discussing character designs and the process of making a children's book.

New Greeting Card ideas

2011-05-15T06:40:00.001-07:00

The other evening I came up with some new designs for some slightly strange greetings cards!

Serco Prize for Illustration 2011

2011-05-15T06:37:00.000-07:00

I entered the Serco Prize for Illustration 2011 with an image for London Transport advertising the Thames. My entry made it to the final 50 so I was asked to exhibit at The London Transport Museum. My boyfriend and I went up to the Private view on Monday 9th May and had a lovely evening with free wine and amazing nibbles! My print along with the rest of the exhibition is up for a few weeks.

Shrewsbury Book Fair Talk

2011-05-15T06:33:00.001-07:00

I went up to Shrewsbury on the 30th April to do my first ever event at the Shrewsbury Book Fair. It was a great day and I lead a fun workshop where the children had to draw their own aliens. Thanks to everyone who took such good care of me on the day and fed me yummy cake!

Retouched images for Alexandra Nicholson

2011-05-15T06:25:00.000-07:00

My lovely friend Alexandra Nicholson has created an amazing range for her 3rd year fashion project. With a few friends we took these photos and I retouched the images.

Ruby Lane Painting

2011-05-15T06:23:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned by the musician Ruby Lane to paint a picture of her surrounded by musical instruments and animals.

Queens Road Royal Wedding poster

2011-05-15T06:20:00.001-07:00

For the Queens Road Royal Wedding Event in Bristol I was commissioned to illustrate this lovely celebratory poster!

Great Little Trading Co Illustration

2011-05-15T06:18:00.000-07:00

I Illustrated the front cover for the new Great Little Trading Company catalogue. The idea was to create an image in the style of retro 'Topsy and Tim' illustrations.

Wedding Stationery Website!

2011-03-14T11:08:00.000-07:00

I have started a little side business called Emily Golden Stationery. For all those getting hitched I offer a Bespoke Illustrated Stationery Service. See www.emilygoldenstationery.co.uk for more!

Wonderland Pattern

2011-03-01T14:27:00.000-08:00

A new children's pattern inspired by my favourite story 'Alice in Wonderland'!

New Website

2011-02-27T10:37:00.001-08:00

Using Cargo Collective.com I have made a new website with lots of new stuff on like patterns and activity pages. Go have a peek at www.emilygolden.co.uk!

Chae Strathie Website

2011-02-26T07:15:00.001-08:00

I have just finished designing a website for Chae Strathie, the author of 'The Loon on the Moon'. It's good fun so have a peek at www.chaestrathie.com of you get a chance :)

CBeebies Bedtime Hour

2011-02-26T07:13:00.000-08:00

Hooray 'The Loon on the Moon' was read on CBeebies Bedtime Hour! I am trying upload the video to my website so that it can be watched again.

Bristol Zoo WOW! Gorillas

2011-02-26T06:43:00.000-08:00

I have entered a submission for WOW! Gorillas. A competition to design your very own Gorilla Sculpture in Bristol Town Centre celebrating 175 years of Bristol Zoo. Fingers Crossed!

New Patterns

2011-02-26T06:37:00.000-08:00

I have been working hard on creating some different types of work alongside children's book illustration. First up...Patterns!

Nominated for the Kate Greenaway medal for Illustration!

2010-11-12T02:35:00.000-08:00

Hooray! I have been nominated for the 2011 Kate Greenaway medal for Children's Illustration. Shortlist is announced in the spring so fingers crossed!

New Cake Illustration

2010-11-12T02:32:00.000-08:00

New Illustration showing a yummy cake shop!

Vintage Accessories

2010-10-28T05:57:00.000-07:00

More new work inspired by vintage ladies and gents possessions.

New Illustrations!!

2010-10-26T09:48:00.001-07:00

I have finally got round to drawing some new stuff! After painting kids books for a while it is nice to get back to some black and white illustration. Here are my moose, peacock and fox.

Scotsman Book Review

2010-10-22T03:46:00.000-07:00

Hooray a good review for 'The Loon on the Moon' in The Scotsman!

The Loon on the Moon by Chae Strathie and illustrated by Emily Golden (Scholastic, £12.99) is a beautiful book from front cover to back. It sparkles and twinkles and enchants as it tells the story of the Loon. When the dream steam from the Earth children dries up, he is worried because the steam is what powers the Moon and makes it light up. What can he do to turn things around? Emily Golden's wonderful illustrations bring to life all the planets and their inhabitants using bold blocks of colour. The illustrative and linguistic styles are well matched, creating a highly individual story.

Poster for Queens Road Event

2010-09-21T07:43:00.001-07:00

A poster created for a day of promotions along Queens Road in Bristol

NEW WEBSITE!

2010-08-14T04:20:00.000-07:00

I finally have updated my website and I now have a brand spanking new one created by the lovely David Roberts. See it at www.emilygolden.co.uk

Autumn Picture

2010-08-14T04:19:00.000-07:00

A liitle new picture that I created whilst on holiday in Ireland.

Scottish Book Trust Interview

2010-07-21T03:33:00.000-07:00

Whilst in Edinburgh last week, myself and Chae Strathie (author of The Loon on the Moon) took part in a little interview for the Scottish Book Trust. Watch on Youtube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tycUUyCVf9k

Kids Book OUT NOW!

2010-07-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

Hooray!! The Loon on the Moon is out in shops now. My mum and sisters came down to Bristol to hunt out the first few copies in Waterstones. Here I am with mum and my little sister Mali.

Christening Invite

2010-07-12T09:58:00.000-07:00

I was asked by freelance journalist Laura Dixon to illustrate a little invite for her new baby's christening.

Anorak Activity Book

2010-06-27T02:52:00.000-07:00

I was asked by Anorak Magazine to create an activity page for an upcoming children's puzzle book. The aim of my game is to get Greg the Gorilla to his banana!

Pimp my Pride

2010-06-27T02:51:00.001-07:00

Poster for the Bristol Pride festival this summer that is being organised by my chum.

Order of Service

2010-06-27T02:49:00.000-07:00

Two of my very good friends are getting married next week and for their order of service I created a nature inspired design for the front cover.

Cheltenham Illustration Awards

2010-05-27T08:11:00.001-07:00

I have entered the Cheltenham Illustration awards this year. Here is one of my pieces based on a North American folktale.

Private Commission

2010-05-27T08:08:00.000-07:00

Off the back of my Bristol Hip Space Exhibition I created a commission based on a client's pet.

Feast Creative Lion

2010-05-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

I worked with Feast Creative in London on a poster for 'Why the Lion Danced', a production by Yellow Earth.

Pre Order The Loon On The Moon

2010-04-19T09:14:00.001-07:00

Ahh can't quite believe it but 'The Loon on the Moon', my first children's book with author Chae Strathie is now available for Pre Order on Amazon, WH Smith and Tesco websites! :)

Noahs Ark coming to Edinburgh!

2010-04-19T09:07:00.001-07:00

My sister Sarah has written and directed a play for this years Edinburgh Festival and I was more than happy to get involved by creating the poster. The play will run at the end of August...It's going to be amazing!

2010-04-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

I am now part of The Directory of Illustration in the US.

PURE Illustration

2010-04-19T08:56:00.000-07:00

I am very lucky to have been accepted into the Pure Illustration gang. They will represent me in areas other than publishing and character licensing which is still being looked after by Pollinger in London. Website images should be up soon!

Poster artwork for GET TROUSERED

2010-04-19T08:53:00.001-07:00

My friend's company 'Get Trousered' took part in a fashion show and needed a backdrop for their range. This was the one we decided on.

New Work

2010-03-08T11:48:00.000-08:00

A couple of new images created for my exhibition in Bristol.

Art Exhibition

2010-03-08T11:44:00.001-08:00

I have an art exhibition up until the 31st of May 2010 in The Hip Space Gallery at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. All artwork is for sale so pop along if you are in the area!

Lauren Laverne's blog and Hairy Whale

2010-02-18T08:41:00.000-08:00

Lauren Laverne asked for pictures of freelance whales to be sent her BBC 6 music show. I sent in one of my hairy whale pics showing him teaching and it got on her blog!

50s cartoon attempt

2010-02-18T08:37:00.000-08:00

I pitched some artwork for a brief that wanted an illustration in the style of a 1950's cartoon.

Wallpapers

2010-02-18T08:32:00.000-08:00

My friend asked for some ideas for a background wallpaper for her bespoke skirt website...here are some ideas that I came up with. They are made up of sewing utensils and cute things :)

Crafty bits

2010-02-18T08:25:00.000-08:00

Since completing a knitting course I have gone a bit knitting mad!...here are some flowers and hearts that I made for Valentines day.

Pollinger Christmas Card

2009-11-25T03:02:00.000-08:00

I was asked to design a Christmas card for my agency, Pollinger. I created two Robin designs and they went with the first one!

Where The Wild Things Are LWL Issue

2009-11-04T05:58:00.000-08:00

I submitted a design for the Little White Lies Where The Wild Things Are Issue. Although I didn't win I came in the top 18 runners up and still get featured hooray!

See http://www.littlewhitelies.co.uk/wtwta-competition-winners/

Finalcrit.com

2009-11-04T05:54:00.000-08:00

I have joined finalcrit.com - click the banner to see my online portfolio.

Soft toy!

2009-10-23T06:53:00.000-07:00

Inspired by my children's book coming out next year I made a soft toy :)

Charity Christmas Card

2009-10-13T14:09:00.001-07:00

I have submitted a christmas card design for a local charity in Bristol based on the theme 'All I Want For Christmas'.

Who am I image

2009-09-18T02:19:00.001-07:00

I created this image for a competition based on my favourite things....unfortunately I have since found out the deadline was last year!....oh dear.

Work for Bristol Christmas Exhibition

2009-09-18T02:17:00.001-07:00

I have made 4 collages based on classic tales which have been submitted for a christmas exhibition in Bristol.

Chimpogo T-shirt submissions

2009-09-04T07:13:00.001-07:00

T shirt designs for Chimpogo. Designs are rated and the winners are printed so vote for mine please!

Finishing my first children's book

2009-08-17T08:48:00.001-07:00

After some serious scribbling in Ireland I am close to finishing my first children's book - due to be published in 2010 by Scholastic Publishers.

RIPT Apparel T-shirt

2009-07-03T14:12:00.000-07:00

I have designed a T-shirt for RIPT Apparel which is available for ONE DAY ONLY FOLKS on Sunday 5th July! Go to RIPTapparel.com to buy.

Contact Creative

2009-05-11T12:05:00.000-07:00

I am in Contact's 2009 Issue
online portfolio at www.contactcreative.com/artist.php?b=3650

AIB Exhibition

2009-04-16T12:11:00.000-07:00

Work submitted for 'Reality, Simulation, Life' exhibition in Poole

Folklore Exhibition!

2009-03-06T10:47:00.000-08:00

My housemate Alex is curating an Exhibition in April in The Anglia Ruskin Gallery, Cambridge. We will both be exhibiting artwork alongside 5 other artists - it runs from the 1st April - 18th May 2009.

New Plan B Posters

2009-03-06T10:45:00.000-08:00

3 New posters for Plan B Magazine Events in London

Taptu Map

2009-03-06T10:44:00.000-08:00

Worl Map completed for Taptu Mobile Search

Portrait for The Pop Factory

2009-02-07T08:28:00.000-08:00

I was commissioned by Welsh Television company The Pop Factory to create an old fashioned portrait of one of their presenters...with a chihuahua.

Publications

2009-02-07T08:27:00.001-08:00

I am in this weeks Guardian Guide (page 26) and Communication Arts (page 58) :)

Aesthetica Creative Works Finalist

2009-01-16T10:44:00.000-08:00

I was a finalist in the 2008 Aestica Creative Works competition - the annual is now on sale in Borders.

Plan B Mag singles club

2009-01-12T11:55:00.001-08:00

My album cover versions of the singles chosen for review in this months Plan B Magazine

Pollinger Christmas Card

2009-01-12T11:53:00.000-08:00

Christmas card created for Pollinger Literary Agency in London.

London Poster

2008-11-04T06:53:00.000-08:00

Poster of The Thames for HarveyHart

Medusa Poster for Cardiff Act One

2008-11-04T06:50:00.000-08:00

Act One in Cardiff are putting on a production of 'Medusa' in February written and directed by my little sister Sarah. If anyone is in the area next year you should go see it!

Feast Creative Work

2008-10-23T06:28:00.000-07:00

I worked with Feast Creative in London on a poster for a theatre production of 'The Cat Who Ran' - an old japanese folk tale.

Plan B November Poster

2008-10-23T06:26:00.000-07:00

Poster for Plan B Magazine Events November Gig

Sara Fanelli lecture

2008-10-04T16:21:00.000-07:00

I was invited to a lecture by children's illustrator Sara Fanelli at Anglia Rusking University this week. Afterwards myself and my housemate went to the private view of her Pinocchio exhibition with lots of lovely free wine :)

Working with Scholastic

2008-09-29T11:31:00.000-07:00

Hooray! I finally have the chance to illustrate my first children's book. I will be working with Scholastic Publishers in London on a new children's book written by Chae Strathie.

Joined the Cambridge Illustrators

2008-09-29T11:24:00.000-07:00

Since moving to Cambridge last month I have joined the Cambridge Illustrators, becoming their 5th new artist for 2008. www.cambridge-illustrators.co.uk

Plan B Posters

2008-09-29T11:12:00.000-07:00

I am now illustrating the monthly posters for Plan B Magazine events. The next lovely music night will be at The Macbeth in Hoxton on the 25th of October.

The Joyful Bewilderment

2008-09-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

I have a piece of work up in The Old Truman Brewery in London as part of 'The Joyful Bewilderment' Exhibition.'Eating Knobbly Apples'