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I’m starting to build a nice collection of books connected to the River Severn. This one was published in 1967 and if I’m honest, the main reason I bought it was for the cover, which shows two figures carrying their coracles towards the river. Limited colour and strong graphic shapes, always a winner for me! The stories within have been very useful for my research and some of these people will be appearing in my sketchbook very soon. #illustratingtheriversevern #illustrationresearch #riversevern #illustratorresearch #riversevernstories #research #books #bookstagram #reading #readersofinstagram (at Worcester, Worcestershire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMrSsGIBCLi/?igshid=1wfifx0j5t46

Some pictures taken a few weeks ago during a quick stop at Lydney Harbour on the River Severn. I grew up just down the road from here and knew very little about it. Massive gates protect the eclectic mix of boats from the river which at this point is vast. I’ll be going back there very soon, sketchbook in hand. #illustrationresearch #illustratingtheriversevern #riversevern #illustratorresearch #lydneyharbour #severnriver #history #boats #rivers (at Lydney Harbour) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGfjPnyhGJp/?igshid=1m22d801s1auy

Illustrator - Laura Berger - I discovered Laura recently on Instagram, I absolutely love her style. It’s simple, interesting and beautiful. I love the limited colour palette. (Use gifs) ???   ➊