About John
Illustration career began in London, debut trade picture book being shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award. Lived in Japan for over 20 years from 1987, being known for commercial illustration in Tokyo in addition to children's books for Western and Japanese markets. Resettled back in the UK in 2008.
Board of Advisors of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Member of th... More
John's Blog: Shelley Scraps - Recent Posts
| 10/26/2009 | Disney Collaboration Limited Edition print (7 Comments )
 My latest work is perhaps a surprising collaboration involving Disney. Popular art licensing and print company Art Print Japan, which has retail outlets across Japan, has tied up with Disney and approached 15 artists to offer their versions of... Read the rest of this post |
| 10/17/2009 | "Imaginary Journeys" exhibition in Bucharest (0 Comments )
 As a repeat of a successful exhibition last year, SCBWI in Romania organised a second illustration show Imaginary Journeys combining work by name international illustrators with Romanian artists in Cărtureşti Bookshop, Bucharest, and once more... Read the rest of this post |
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John's Picture Gallery
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(c) John Shelley 2009
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| John's Published Works | Ages | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 of 42 from John's published works, View all 42 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Nasty! (Paperback, 2009) Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: John Shelley |
Ages 9-12 | 08/27/2009 | |
| 2. Family Reminders (Hardcover, 2009) Author: Julie Danneberg Illustrator: John Shelley |
Ages 9-12 | 07/01/2009 | |
| 3. ジッパーくんとチャックの魔法 (おはなしパレード) (... 原著: John Shelley Author: ジョン シェリー, 早川 真知子 Illustrator: John Shelley |
N/A | 12/2008 | |
| 4. MVP: Magellan Voyage Project (Paperback, 2008) Author: Douglas Evans Illustrator: John Shelley |
Ages 9-12 | 01/2008 | |
| Books Recently Added to John's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 of 40 from John's bookshelf, View all 40 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. 王の森のふしぎな木―チャーリー・ボーンの冒険〈5... 原著: John Shelley Author: ジェニー ニモ, ジョン シェリー Illustrator: John Shelley |
N/A | 12/21/2008 | |
| John tagged as: I illustrated | |||
| 2. ジッパーくんとチャックの魔法 (おはなしパレード) (... 原著: John Shelley Author: ジョン シェリー, 早川 真知子 Illustrator: John Shelley |
N/A | 12/21/2008 | |
| John tagged as: I illustrated | |||
| 3. ベリー・セント・エドマンズの幸福な丘―ファーザー... Author: フレイザー ハリソン Illustrator: John Shelley |
N/A | 3/24/2008 | |
| John said: Japanese edition of "A Father's Diary" by Fraser Harrison. tags: I illustrated | |||
| 4. I Wish I Could Be a Ballerina (Unknown Binding, 2005) Author: Rosie McCormick Illustrator: John Shelley |
N/A | 10/26/2007 | |
| John tagged as: I illustrated | |||
Profile Comments
Comment by Lachlan Creagh on 4/1/2009 4:59:46 PM:
Wow beautiful detail, you can just look and look and look.
Wow beautiful detail, you can just look and look and look.
Comment by Glenn Brucker on 10/22/2008 9:10:38 PM:
The cover of MVP is wild!
The cover of MVP is wild!
Comment by Annie Donwerth Chikamatsu on 10/25/2007 9:23:29 PM:
Congratulations, John and Tim, on the nomination of THE BOAT IN THE TREEf or a Sakura Medal!!! annie
Congratulations, John and Tim, on the nomination of THE BOAT IN THE TREEf or a Sakura Medal!!! annie
Comment by NANCY DOLL on 8/27/2007 5:29:07 AM:
VERY COOL ILLISTRATIONS, NICE VERIETY, I LOVED THEM. THANKS FOR SHARING THEM. NANCY & MAC
N&M
VERY COOL ILLISTRATIONS, NICE VERIETY, I LOVED THEM. THANKS FOR SHARING THEM. NANCY & MAC
N&M
Comment by Zoe Marriott on 7/30/2007 1:05:04 PM:
Hi John - what a shame we live in different countries. I'd be very happy to treat you to a giant chocolate chip cookie over discussion about star formations and favourite fantasy artwork. If you ever visit the UK, let me know!
Hi John - what a shame we live in different countries. I'd be very happy to treat you to a giant chocolate chip cookie over discussion about star formations and favourite fantasy artwork. If you ever visit the UK, let me know!
Comment by kit grady on 7/29/2007 3:48:06 PM:
John.
'From the depths of Suburban Yokohama" ------How cool
I do enjoy your illustrations
Kit
John.
'From the depths of Suburban Yokohama" ------How cool
I do enjoy your illustrations
Kit
Comment by Zoe Marriott on 7/27/2007 3:42:14 PM:
A belated thank you, Pimpernell. The winged horse painting (actually called a 'hurrock' in the book 'Realms of the Gods' by Tamora Pierce, to which that artwork belongs) is by English artist David Wyatt, my number one favourite illustrator. Your own illustrations are very beautiful - it makes me wis... more
Comment by Nataly Adrian on 7/13/2007 3:17:06 AM:
Thanks for the add and thanks for sharing such beautiful illustrations with us. Best wishes, Nataly Adrian
Thanks for the add and thanks for sharing such beautiful illustrations with us. Best wishes, Nataly Adrian
Comment by Jo Empson on 7/10/2007 12:05:16 PM:
Really good to hear from you, I love reading your blogs...always very interesting. Thanks for your positive comment (much welcomed). Love the detail of your illustrations and expressive characters. As you've probably heard it's a very soggy Summer back here the U.K. more wellie weather than flipflop... more
Comment by Kanako Usui on 7/9/2007 6:51:23 AM:
Hi John!
Thank you for letting me know this web site.
I will try to make lots of connections!
I'm amazed by your work! Very different from what I can do. It's so inspiring!
Hi John!
Thank you for letting me know this web site.
I will try to make lots of connections!
I'm amazed by your work! Very different from what I can do. It's so inspiring!
Comment by Marilyn Scott-Waters on 7/8/2007 11:57:40 AM:
John! Hello! Thanks for the invite. Are you going to the SCBWI Summer Conference in LA this year? I hope so!
Things here are spinning in a creative whirlwind. Great fun!
Best thoughts,
Marilyn.
John! Hello! Thanks for the invite. Are you going to the SCBWI Summer Conference in LA this year? I hope so!
Things here are spinning in a creative whirlwind. Great fun!
Best thoughts,
Marilyn.
Comment by Nancy Bea Miller on 7/7/2007 9:52:49 AM:
Hi John, I am simply stunned and amazed by your work! It is wonderful! And your blog is great, too! I'm running out of my alotted exclamation point quota for the day, so I'll stop now. But, very pleased to meet you!
Hi John, I am simply stunned and amazed by your work! It is wonderful! And your blog is great, too! I'm running out of my alotted exclamation point quota for the day, so I'll stop now. But, very pleased to meet you!
Comment by Jeanne Prevost on 7/2/2007 10:02:37 PM:
John, thanks for your invitation to my daughter for SCBWI in Japan. She is going as part of the JET program - to teach English. She is not writing or illustrating now (except for advising me and revising with me.) I enjoyed looking at your art. How do you like Japan? Anything we should know?
John, thanks for your invitation to my daughter for SCBWI in Japan. She is going as part of the JET program - to teach English. She is not writing or illustrating now (except for advising me and revising with me.) I enjoyed looking at your art. How do you like Japan? Anything we should know?
Comment by Jane Son on 6/29/2007 2:12:51 AM:
Dear John from Japan
It's very nice to be in tocuh with you. we can share our publishing experience in each counties. actually, I have one of your book which is the boat in the tree for the review. it's a coincident you connect me when I have the title.
let's stay in touch. thank you... more
It's very nice to be in tocuh with you. we can share our publishing experience in each counties. actually, I have one of your book which is the boat in the tree for the review. it's a coincident you connect me when I have the title.
let's stay in touch. thank you... more
Comment by Jenny Desmond Walters on 6/8/2007 11:05:07 AM:
John, Thank you for the recommendation and Jacketflap invitation. Already, I'm captivated by the wealth of information and exciting people here . This site will be a great inspiration and support for me. Thanks a ton!
Jenny
John, Thank you for the recommendation and Jacketflap invitation. Already, I'm captivated by the wealth of information and exciting people here . This site will be a great inspiration and support for me. Thanks a ton!
Jenny
Comment by Damian Ward on 5/21/2007 5:41:51 AM:
Magnificent illustrations! They continually invite the viewer to come back and find something new in the depths of line and color. I'm a new fan
Magnificent illustrations! They continually invite the viewer to come back and find something new in the depths of line and color. I'm a new fan
Comment by Todd-Michael St. Pierre on 5/19/2007 9:56:02 AM:
Incredibly good stuff!
Incredibly good stuff!
Comment by Nic Watts on 4/26/2007 5:45:44 AM:
Hi John, good to hear from you, well who knows if kid's books are picking up in the UK? i suppose it the $10,000 question. I find you really just have to ignore the market and keep ploughing on!
Im really impressed that you've done so well internationally, i've always fancied living and workin... more
Im really impressed that you've done so well internationally, i've always fancied living and workin... more
Comment by Maryann Cocca-Leffler on 4/25/2007 11:10:56 PM:
Hi John-Love your stuff- I really like hearing about your NYC adventures a while back. Did anything come of it?
Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Hi John-Love your stuff- I really like hearing about your NYC adventures a while back. Did anything come of it?
Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Comment by Ginger Nielson on 4/25/2007 12:32:52 PM:
You have a wonderful imagination and a skill that captures the reader on every page of any book you illustrate. I join in thanking you for sharing your insights and knowledge with others.
You have a wonderful imagination and a skill that captures the reader on every page of any book you illustrate. I join in thanking you for sharing your insights and knowledge with others.
Comment by Nic Watts on 4/24/2007 2:35:21 PM:
love house of the world, really brilliant illustration
love house of the world, really brilliant illustration
Comment by Janee Trasler on 4/18/2007 1:19:38 AM:
Hi John! Your work is so lovely. Count me amongst your fans.
Hi John! Your work is so lovely. Count me amongst your fans.
Comment by June Goulding on 4/17/2007 5:08:27 AM:
I had the pleasure of meeting John very briefly at a Bologna Children's Book Fair, and liked him immediately!
His illustrations are likened to those of Rackham, a skill which can only be a dream for many of us.
And John is always willing to share his knowledge to help others... Thanks John... more
His illustrations are likened to those of Rackham, a skill which can only be a dream for many of us.
And John is always willing to share his knowledge to help others... Thanks John... more
Comment by Lisa Yee on 4/13/2007 1:02:08 PM:
Hi John,
I'll be at the National SCBWI Conference in L.A. this year. Hope to see you there!
Lisa
Hi John,
I'll be at the National SCBWI Conference in L.A. this year. Hope to see you there!
Lisa
Comment by Harold Underdown on 4/13/2007 10:56:55 AM:
Hi John. Thanks for your comment--nice to "see" you hear too.
Hi John. Thanks for your comment--nice to "see" you hear too.
Comment by Annie Donwerth Chikamatsu on 4/12/2007 1:48:15 AM:
Yes, faraharia, I agree. I thought of Kay Nielsen, too. John has a great range. From his picture books to the illustrations he did for the Hans Christian Anderson translations here in Japan. He's a great SCBWI advisor (and guy), too.
Yes, faraharia, I agree. I thought of Kay Nielsen, too. John has a great range. From his picture books to the illustrations he did for the Hans Christian Anderson translations here in Japan. He's a great SCBWI advisor (and guy), too.
Comment by farah aria on 4/12/2007 12:47:48 AM:
John Shelley is an amazing artist! His illustrations remind me of the great illustrators of the past such as Rackham and Dulac! Pure magic!
John Shelley is an amazing artist! His illustrations remind me of the great illustrators of the past such as Rackham and Dulac! Pure magic!
Your work is really beautiful. I hope to see more some day. Thank you for sharing.