Ross Collins

Ross Collins is a world renowned Children's author and Illustrator. He writes his own novels then illustrates them using watercolour, pastels and ink, which is then emphasised and edited together digitally.

Page from 'Billy Monster's Daymare
Source: http://www.rosscollins.net/picturebooks/billmosterdaymare/BillyMonster01B.jpg

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He was born in Glasgow in 1972 then attended and graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1994 with a First in Illustration. In the same year he won the MacMillan Children's Book Prize. Not only does he illustrate his own books he also does many pieces of work for other authors including Guy Bass, Ali Sparkes etc. His work is known for being quirky and unusual which makes him sort-after for illustrations to create an unusual set of characters. 

I really like the look of Ross Collins work, they are unusual and vibrant which allows for his characters to be emphasised. I remember from my own childhood reading some of his books, therefore he is commonly known and loved; his numerous awards are a reflection of this.