Leighton Johns

My tribute poster for John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982)

A test I did for chrome effect on art deco wings, for a project that may or may not be taken further. They seemed appropriately sparkly and glittery for December 1st.

My book cover design and illustration for dark western thriller "Maria & The Devil" by Graham Thomas.

A Wagnerian cat for Friday.

From squawking tuber to fully formed Elf in only a week! All you need to know about the development of a Carrot Elf from Dawn Treacher’s ‘The Kringleset Chronicles- Rise Up, Rise Up!’ Available now - bit.ly/3j4DxnS

A few notes on the Carrot Elves of Kringleset and their humble subterranean beginnings. Find out more about how they grow in Dawn Treacher’s The Kringleset Chronicles - Rise Up, Rise Up! - available now bit.ly/3j4DxnS

The Sackling continues to grow thanks to the Wishbird and a steady diet of buggleberries! Learn more about Sacklings and buggleberries and their importance to Christmas in Dawn Treacher’s The Kringleset Chronicles - Rise Up, Rise Up! - bit.ly/3j4DxnS

Letters to Santa - Shock Story!

The Sackling is up and about and calling for Mum, but she’s on the hunt for buggleberries. Learn more about Sacklings and buggleberries and their importance to Christmas in Dawn Treacher’s The Kringleset Chronicles - Rise Up, Rise Up! - bit.ly/3j4DxnS

Ever wondered how your Christmas wish list finds its way to Santa? Dawn Treacher’s The Kringleset Chronicles - Rise Up, Rise Up has the remarkable answer. Here are some of my sketches based on the secret Dawn reveals. Find out more about Wishbirds, and their magic eggs in The Kringleset Chronicles - Rise Up, Rise Up! available now - bit.ly/3j4DxnS

A battling bunny for Easter weekend! We’re all big fans of the Five Realms books by @kieranlarwood at my house so here’s my sketch of his legendary Podkin One-Ear. 

Hunter, dark magician, general bad’un - Corax villain of Dawn Treacher’s Christmas themed fantasy The Kringleset Chronicles: Book One - Rise Up, Rise Up!

Kara - Hero of Dawn Treacher’s Christmas fantasy for middle grade readers - The Kringleset Chronicles: Book One - Rise Up, Rise Up! 

Meet the real ‘Farmer Christmas’... Farmer Claus of Kringleset Farm, where all presents are organically grown! You can find him within the pages of Dawn Treacher’s magical fantasy adventure The Kringleset Chronicles: Rise Up, Rise Up! Available now.