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About the Illustrator
Angel Dominguez is half Basque and lives in Northern
Spain. A professional artist since 1971 he has illustrated
many books around wildlife and children’s stories. He
combined his love of Britain with his love of nature in
the wonderful classic story of The Wind in the Willows.
As a child Angel was instantly transfixed with the
story-telling ability of Arthur Rackham, one of the most
successful artists of the Golden Age of Illustration. His
work is very much inspired by the strong pen and ink
and watercolour techniques of Arthur Rackham, although Angel’s watercolour
palette is more bold, which complements the papers and printing methods of the
twenty-first century.
About the Publisher
Boddington & Royall are specialist publishers of beautiful gift books, some
of which can be personalized with a message to add a special touch to the art
of giving. Their aim is to offer new and classic books illustrated by fine artists
working in traditional methods, thus keeping the art of illustration alive and
thriving.
This publication makes up part of their Living Pages range, which includes the
Augmented Reality that truly brings these books to life!
About Rickety Bridge in Franschhoek
About Rickety Bridge in Franschhoek
Pen Dragon was inspired by the creation of an
Pen Dragon was inspired by the creation of an
articulated Metal Dragon that breathes
articulated Metal Dragon that breathes
fi re, created by sculptor Neil Lossock!
fire, created by sculptor Neil Lossock!
The owners of Rickety Bridge Winery
commissioned the publishers to create
commissioned the publishers to create
a story around the legends of King
a story around the legends of King
Arthur to complement the placement
Arthur to complement the placement
of the Pen Dragon sculpture within
the rolling hills of Somerset, and
within sight of the Glastonbury Tor.
within sight of the Glastonbury Tor.
Rickety Bridge Winery released the
Rickety Bridge Winery released the
Pen Dragon range of wines in 2020.
Pen Dragon range of wines in 2020.
