Artwork Highlights Of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, Illustrations Editor, Manon, has selected just some of her stand-out artworks from this year.

“Looking back at 2024, I’ve selected one favourite work from our short story artists, because they beautifully showcase a diverse range of creative compositions, atmospheres, and colour schemes,” Manon explains.

“All resonating with the magazine’s commitment to uplifting storytelling, timeless tradition, and celebrating life’s simple joys.

I am deeply grateful to each of our contributors, whose authentic and dedicated work brings every story to life with such care and creativity.”

Mandy Dixon

Artwork by Mandy Dixon. The story this illustration accompanies is set in the 1980s – love the big hair!

Jim Dewar

A traditional artwork with a different historical setting, from Jim Dewar.

Kirk Houston

This illustration by Kirk Houston accompanied one of the entries to our Writing Bursary Competition.

Ruth Blair

A serene scene from Ruth Blair.

Sailesh Thakrar

A gentle, Christmassy-themed illustration by Sailesh Thakrar.

Ged Fay

Inviting the reader into the story. By Ged Fay.

Pat Gregory

Lots of colour in this illustration by Pat Gregory.

Helen Welsh

Setting the scene superbly in this illustration from Helen Welsh.

Andre Leonard

Every artist has their own style, adapted to the setting and tone of the story. This illustration is from Andre Leonard.

Martin Baines

We end on an interesting scene from Martin Baines.