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

Publisher:
Hodder and Stoughton, London, UK, 1981

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

This book is now a collectible.

Kertong

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

Illustration for Kertong

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

 

Pwca

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

Illustration for Pwca

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

 

The Snitterjipe

by James Reeves

Illustration for The Snitterjipe

 


Winged Magic

edited by Barbara Sleigh

Publisher:
Hodder and Stoughton, London, UK, 1979

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

This book is now a collectible.

Small is often Clever

Japanese Folk Tale

Illustration for Small is Often Clever

Why the Cock Crows

Chinese Folk Tale

Illustration for Why the Cock Crows

A Wreath of Wild Roses

French Folk Tale

Illustration for A Wreath of Wild Roses

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