British illustrators

John Patience
Black & White Illustration  

Pen and ink drawing
This page shows a few examples of John's pen and ink work.

 

Broomsticks and Beasticles

edited by Barbara Sleigh

This is an anthology of folk tales from around the world, selected by Barbara Sleigh.

Publisher:
Hodder and Stoughton, London, UK.

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Illustration for KertongKertong
a legend from China told by Carol Kendall and Yao wenLi.

The original version of this story is said to have been told by the poet T'ao Ch'ien, who lived from 365-472.

 


 

 

Illustration forPwcaPwca
a story from Wales, re-told by Barbara Sleigh.

Pwca is a little creature made of smoke, with a tail, head and beak like a blackbird.

 


 

Illustration for The SnitterjipeThe Snitterjipe
by James Reeves

 


 


Winged Magic

edited by Barbara Sleigh

This is an anthology of folk tales from around the world, selected by Barbara Sleigh.

Publisher:
Hodder and Stoughton, London, UK.

This book is now a collectible item: Buy it used from Alibris

Illustration for Why the Cock CrowsWhy the Cock Crows
Chinese folk tale

 

Illustration for Small is often CleverSmall is often Clever
Japanese folk tale


 

Illustration for A Wreath of Wild RosesA Wreath of Wild Roses
French folk tale


 


 


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