Vanessa Soodeen

... is Irish -Trinidadian living in Spain. She is a graduate in Psychology and Philosophy and certified in Psychosynthesis. She is the co-author (with Trinidadian writer Elspeth Duncan) of the Theatrical play 'The House that Jack Built' (Trinidad - 1996), author and illustrator of her first children's book 'Mamás Mías' (Spain 2004) and has been working professionally as a published illustrator and Graphic Designer for the last ten years. She has exhibited her artwork in solo and group exhibitions in Trinidad & Tobago, England, Ireland & Spain. She has worked as a Creative Art Designer for an independent Television programme (SUN TV, Trinidad) and continues to work in multimedia with digital video creating Video art pieces as well as Documentaries.

Children's books - Titles Published

Island Garden (2007, Glaxo Smith and Kline, & Pour I'innocents, Trinidad)

Mamas Mías (2004, Editorial Mairi S.L. Spain)

Grommit the Vulture (2004, Macmillan Publishers ltd , England)

Two Peculiar Pelicans (2002, Macmillan Publishers Ltd , England)

Sally's Way (2002, Macmillan Education ltd , England)

The Scottish-Island Girl (2001, Macmillan Education ltd, England)

Go Barefoot (2000, Macmillan Education ltd , England)

website: www.vivotopia.org/vanessa

CV: www.cv-illustration-graphics.blogspot.com/

email: vsoodeen@vivotopia.org

Katie Shears McConnachie
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illustration from the children's book 'Ibis Stew? Oh No!' written by Joanne Gail Johnson

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... was born in Los Angeles, California. With no formal training she worked at Hanna Barbera Productions for 8 years painting special effects for cartoons i.e. Flintstones, Scooby -Doo and many others. She now runs her own Graphic Design Studio and art gallery, Seahorse Studios, Antigua. She now works as a freelance artist painting murals, illustrating children’s books and drawing original works of art with Prismacolor Pencils. Her selections of limited edition prints are sold throughout art galleries on the island.

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Titles Published

Ibis Stew? Oh No!

Shadows on the Moon' and

Oh No! The Pink Flamingo Turned Green!'

email: ktfsh@candw.ag

Andre Quincy Pierre
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Local artist Andre Quincy Pierre, aged 26 says he is "an aspiring cartoonist and illustrator". Above we have a rendered illustration by Andre of Digger's Diner (page 29) written by Joanne Gail Johnson.

Email: brickvillegang@yahoo.com

Suresh Terry Motilal
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Suresh T. Motilal was an amateur artist who sought to become a renowned in his field. He was inspired by both classical artists and pop culture icons. He progressed into the field professionally at Screamer’s Tattoo and Airbrush Studio. Here he developed his primal talent in the arts. At age 25, he is currently a well known artist in the world. His current medium in quite extensive. They include cotton, canvas, synthetic fabrics and human skin.

address: c/o screamers Tattoo and Airbrush Studio; Gulf City, La Romaine. Trinidad. Tel: 653-5432
email: wolvesscream@yahoo.com