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Rob Ramsden

@robramsden_illustrator

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'In The Garden' series published by @scallywagpress
Lecturer Graphic Design / Illustration
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This is a limited (edition of 50) handmade book; from drawing to printing, to stitching, gluing, and binding, to finishing – every stage this book has been handmade, including a screen-printed cover. It is 16 pages plus endpapers, the size is approximately 10x13.5cm, and each is signed and editioned as 1 of the 50. – £25 plus £4.50 P&P. There's a link in my profile, or DM me for details.   This edition comes in 3 different coloured covers: red, orange, and a warm buff colour. If you have a preference, it’s first come first pick, and there are around 16 of each colour.   This is the introduction to the book: “The coloured illustrations in this book have been made specifically for the RISO printing process, where each colour is printed separately, using specific colours, and limited to those available. Achieved, by drawing, from life, separate layers for each colour using the grey tones, and qualities of graphite pencils, and blocking out areas with ink. Therefore, the completed coloured artworks only exist here in this book, they are not reproductions of colored artwork.”   My inspiration for the printing of this book comes from my interest in autolithography printing, by artists working with the printer W S Cowells (which I co-curated an exhibition of, at the end of last year). Cowell’s worked with many artists, to help them understand the process of drawing separate layers for the printing of separate colours to produce final artworks, and I caught the printing bug, and taught myself.   #museumofsorts #RISO #DIY #Bookbinding #RISObook #RobRamsdenillustrator #drawing #Spotprinting #risograph #print  #handmadebook #artistsbook by @robramsden_illustrator
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3 years ago
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I was up EARLY this morning, before sunrise, to catch the dawn chorus! I was also treated to an unexpected guest! Keep listening and watching, and you’ll hear and see the guest! Who will it be? What’s the dawn chorus you ask! It’s when the birds save their best singing for first light, because at dawn, it’s too dark to feed, so this is an excellent time for singing. They do this to state their territory and show how fit they are, and without missing breakfast time! Plus, the still, cool air lets sound travel further, and the darkness lets the birds sing from high perches with less risk from predators! It certainly makes a great way to start the day. The chorus is loudest in spring, peaking in late April and early May in the UK, and the sweet spot is around 30 minutes either side of sunrise. What a morning! Well worth the early alarm! I Heard a BIRD is Published by the brilliant @scallywagpress , which is part of my ‘In the Garden series’ #DawnChorusDay #NationalDawnChorusDay #Birdsong #Inthegarden by @robramsden_illustrator
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5 months ago
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The leaves are turning beautiful colours, and creating the best of patterned carpets (all those leaves will give valuable goodness back to the earth too). The pumpkins are plump and ripe… and I’ll hand over to my publisher @scallywagpress to say the rest… Reposted • @scallywagpress Heading to a pumpkin patch soon? 🎃 Read We Planted a Pumpkin by @robramsden_illustrator to help little ones understand how a pumpkin grows from a seed, and try our pumpkin spinner activity (free in our resources section of the website). #Halloween #Autumn #PumpkinPatch #halfterm #InTheGarden by @robramsden_illustrator
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a year ago
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Such a great book! really enjoyed narrating this one 🌱 🥰 by @robramsden_illustrator
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a year ago
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Back in May, the brilliant Jen Noonan @lewes.library (Delaware, USA) asked me if they could use my book “We Found a Seed” for a Story Walk in their summer programming – I saw what they do, and immediately said yes! They partner with ‘Lewes in Bloom’ @lewesinbloomde and create a wonderfully different, interactive reading experience in their ‘Children’s Learning Garden’, and I love it! This is a big shout-out to the librarians @lewes.library, you are amazing!!! Thanks again for including one of my ‘In The Garden’ books, and good luck with future programming. Thanks to @scallywagpress for giving permission and support in making this happen! Photos / Video credit: @lewes.library taken in Lewes Public Library by @robramsden_illustrator
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a year ago
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Went to a fab talk today all about the lithographic printers Cowells of Ipswich. Brilliantly written and delivered by @robramsden_illustrator and Nigel Ball highlighting the vital role Cowells played in the development of such iconic illustrated children’s books as Orlando the Marmalade Cat and Puffin Picture Books. It was fascinating. To think that I went to art school in Ipswich and never knew then about it’s connection to the book art that would later inspire me. by @robramsden_illustrator
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a year ago
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A Sunday morning walking-bee for you by @robramsden_illustrator
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a year ago
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What happens when two children’s book illustrators build Framlingham Castle out of letters? Come and see the giant Wiggling Words Castle at our all day long party, this Saturday 22 March at the Theatre in Framlingham in our big celebration of reading and neurodiversity! Everyone welcome! Details on my Instagram or ask @ottieandthebea Huge thanks to @robramsden_illustrator for all his hard work in building this unbelievable masterpiece, and to @asylumstudiosuk for their incredible, supportive space ❤️ #Framlingham #childrensbooks #suffolkartist #suffolk taken in Framlingham by @robramsden_illustrator
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2 years ago
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Come and see our limited edition Ferguson TE20 Tractor being screen printed – hand printed in Suffolk and exclusively available @planetpatrolprints #littlefergie #fergusonte20 #fergusonte20tractor #tractorclub by @robramsden_illustrator
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2 years ago
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I sometimes draw from other artists work, not to copy, or produce final artworks, but to follow their line and structure, to discover something about their work, and mine. It’s really a bit of fun too, to do in between drawing more purposeful story based characters. These are after Francisco Goya, who’s a fascinating artist who reinvented what they did much later in life. I choose to post these because the first drawing reminded me of wind outside, it’s quite calm here in Suffolk, be careful over in the west. by @robramsden_illustrator
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2 years ago
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It’s nearly time for Halloween, and it’s Competition Time! So, between now and Halloween I’m excited to announce that there will be 3 competitions, each to win the ‘We Planted A Pumpkin’ audio book through the lovely people at @Librofm The first competition, a perfect half-term activity, is to “Draw yourself as a pumpkin”. Then just post your drawing onto your stories or timeline, and tag @librofm @scallywagpress and @robramsden_Illustrator Look out for the next competition later this week, too! You’ll only need to enter one of the competitions to be in with a chance to win, but you can enter all three competitions for THREE chances to win! All 3 competitions will close at 7pm on Halloween, when 3 lucky winners will be announced! We Planted a Pumpkin is part of my In The Garden series published by @Scallywagpress, and @audioagencyuk for the audio books, and @lismio_audiobooks #ISawABee #WeFoundASeed #WePlantedAPumpkin #IHeardABird by @robramsden_illustrator
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2 years ago
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It's so good to see I Heard A Bird on @nationalpoetryday 's compiled list of books for children 🐦😊 Reposted from @nationalpoetryday National Poetry Day is on Thursday 3rd October. To help you get ready, we have curated three lists of poetry books, one each for Children (0-8), Young Readers (8-14) and Book Groups – poetry books to be enjoyed by solo readers or read in discussion groups or with friends. 📚 Children’s Books for National Poetry Day 📚 ⭐ A Lot of Silly by Joy Cowley (@geckopress) ⭐ Blow a Kiss, Catch a Kiss by Joseph Coelho & illustrated by Nicola Killen (@andersenpress) ⭐ Find Peace in a Poem edited by Isabel Otter (@littletigerbooks) ⭐ I Heard A Bird by Rob Ramsden (@scallywagpress) ⭐ Pick and Mix Poetry edited by Julia Donaldson (@macmillankidsuk) ⭐ Spooky Poems Aloud by Joseph Coelho (@wideeyededitions) ⭐ Watch Them Grow! by James Carter (@graffegbooks) 📚🎉 Library Competition Alert 🎉📚 Calling librarians! Post a photo of your National Poetry Day Recommendations display and tag us (@nationalpoetryday on Instagram, @PoetryDayUK on X) before National Poetry Day for a chance to a £100 LoveReading4Kids voucher. Find out more on our website (follow the link in our bio). by @robramsden_illustrator
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2 years ago
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