Friday, 4 July 2014

Sacred Hare Book on Sale


I received a most beautiful gift in the post yesterday evening. After a long day's work this was such a surprise and I was so pleased to see the different illustrations throughout this large book. The range of illustrations make it so interesting and the writings by various authors are so inspirational I couldn't help flicking through the pages several times.

I am so grateful to Sharon for writing the accompanying text to some of my illustrations that feature in this book. Her insight is amazing and I felt that there was a true connection between her words and what I was conveying through my artwork.

Sharon Zak at Slippery Jacks has done a fabulous job of bringing together this book and raising funds from its sale for the Hare Preservation Trust:

"within its pages you are gifted a magical journey with the Hare, across the fields and meadows of springtime and into the dark of night. Journey with the Sacred Hare. Hear Her call to your wild side. This book, created by Sharon Zak, brings together some of the very best artists and writers who have danced with the hare".

If you'd like to order your copy, please visit her website at 



Saturday, 26 April 2014

Facebook Page

I now have a Facebook Page for my illustration work, please help by sending lots of "Likes" and "Follows".

Facebook Link

Maria Forrester Illustration

The Pop-Up Shop is Back

PopUP WM Website
After trundling around in the heavy rain with more art prints to take to the Pop Up Shop, we finally found it. I'm not that familiar with Wolverhampton town centre but the shop is at the back entrance to the Mander Centre, next to Forbidden Planet on Victoria Street. It was certainly a surprise when we found it, so much bigger than the last one and looks amazing. A brand new website as well. I really hope this one works out as the guys at the Shop have worked so hard and are so friendly and enthusiastic. Please drop in and offer some support for all the local artists.

PopUp WM Website Link

Sunday, 6 April 2014

Commissioning Illustrators

Some of the Artwork for the Book Cover
It's really lovely when some of your clients keep in touch and send you little snippets of information. I did a book cover for Janine Amos and she has written a blog post on working with illustrators. There's also a very useful link (from the AOI) for authors who are considering using an Illustrator.

Commissioning Illustrators Blog

Guide to Commissioning