Artist illustrator whose work will move, engage and
entertain, sparking imagination in readers, both young and old.
Artist illustrator whose work will move, engage and
entertain, sparking imagination in readers, both young and old.
NEW BLITZ One Family's War inspired ORIGINAL ARTWORK drops on Friday 27th JUNE 2025 at 7pm
Following the overwhelming reaction and selling out ALL of the original art inspired by the AWARD WINNING
Book BLITZ One Family's War, I am thrilled to be making some fresh new ORIGINAL art available
for sale in the shop.
NEWS: AWARD!!!
We are so thrilled to share that
BLITZ One Family's War
has WON the English Association
Best Picture Book Award 2025
Fiction - 7-11.
#SUPERPROUD!
NEWS: THE ONE SHOW
Martin appeared in a film on the ONE SHOW on BBC 1 on 5th MAY 6:30-7:30pm, as part of their
VE DAY 80 special.
Watch now on BBC iplayer -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007tcw7/the-one-show.
Listen to him chatting with 104 year old WW2 veteran Joan and follow the progress of his painting, capturing her memories of VE DAY as part of a special series of illustrations for BLIND VETERANS UK.
All the images will be on display at the Cartoon Museum LONDON until 29th JUNE 2025.
NEWS: The CARTOON MUSEUM LONDON
Martin has been working on a very special project illustrating veterans memories of VE DAY for BLIND VETERANS UK.
These images are currently on display at
the CARTOON MUSEUM LONDON.
The exhibition runs until Sun, 29 Jun 2025!
See more images and learn about Blind Veterans UK here:
NEWS: BLIND VETERANS PROJECT HITS THE PAPERS
Martin has been working on a very special project illustrating veterans memories of VE DAY for BLIND VETERANS UK.
These images are along with the veterans stories and photographic portraits have been featured extensively across the national and regional news papers!
See more images and learn about Blind Veterans UK here:
NEWS: BLITZ ONE FAMILY'S WAR
BECOMES #No1 BEST SELLER!
NEWS: IN PERSON APPEARANCE
Martin will be appearing at CHALKE HISTORY FESTIVAL 2025 SATURDAY 28th JUNE 5pm to talk about his new book
BLITZ One Family's War.
Get in touch if you would like to book Martin for your
Literary Festival, School or College.
image by Molly Impey
SPECIAL - signed copy - OFFER!
Each copy of BLITZ One Family's War
purchased through the shop will be signed.
This is a limited time offer.
STUNNING NEW
ORIGINAL ARTWORK ALL SOLD OUT!!!
INSPIRED FROM THE NEW BOOK
BLITZ - ONE FAMILY'S WAR!
MORE COMING SOON!!
KEEP CHECKING IN TO SEE WHEN YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON ONE OF THE NEXT ORIGINAL DRAWINGS.
“There's a world outside my window
and a world inside my head,
my job is to marry the two together”
Martin Impey - book illustrator
I’m MARTIN IMPEY, an award-winning artist illustrator. My journey through the creative world has taken me across many areas illustrating for design, advertising, film, toys, games, gifts, editorials and many more. I’m most passionate about my work as a book illustrator, especially for children. With over 50 books under my belt, I’ve dedicated my craft to bringing stories to life through passion, research and detail, sharing my books through school visits and speaking at literary festivals.
I have always loved drawing and painting, which I try to do every day. Over the years, I have worked in a huge range of styles to meet design and editorial briefs. However, as I have become better known, I am now requested to create artwork in ‘my style,’ especially as a book illustrator, which is the goal of any artist illustrator.
I have been a freelance artist illustrator for 33 years. My creative journey began with studying graphic design at art school for 4 years. After graduating with a distinction, I spent a few successful years as a designer. An opportunity then arose for me to follow my dream and become a book illustrator —and the rest is history!
What sets me apart is my distinctive style, and the meticulous detail
I infuse into my work. Whether it’s character design, storyboards,
or editorial illustrations, I pride myself on my ability to understand
a creative brief and add my unique flavour to every project —
however big or small.
As a book illustrator, my work has earned me TWO nominations for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal,
and I’ve been honoured to have won awards and be shortlisted for many others throughout my career including:
Winner of the English Association - Picture Book Award 2025
Winner for the Historical Association - Young Quills Award 2025
Shortlisted for the WEEK JUNIOR AWARD - Graphic Novel 2025 (winner tbc September)
Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2015
Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2019
Winner of the North Somerset Teachers' Book Award 2016
Winner of the Historical Association - Young Quills Award 2016
Winner of the EOCT Best Picture Book Award 2017
Finalist for 2 books for the ERA - Educational Book Award 2015
Finalist for The People's Book Prize 2015/16
Shortlisted for the Hampshire Children's Book Award 2014
Shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2015
Shortlisted for the English Association Picture Book Award 2015
Shortlisted for The International Rubery Book Award 2015
Shortlisted for the Coventry Children's Book Award 2015
I’ve had the pleasure of being featured on various media platforms,
including BBC 1 - THE ONE SHOW - VE DAY SPECIAL.
BBC 1 - Songs of Praise Wilfred Owen 100th Anniversary Special.
My work on Where Once We Stood featured on SKY News.
I was interviewed in my studio for Forces TV.
YouTube - I was part of a mini documentary discussing my collaboration with Chris Riley on our book Where Once We Stood.
I have also appeared on BBC Radio 2.
BBC Radio 4 - Saturday Morning Live -
discussing my work creating Dulce et Decorum Est.
Many BBC Local Radio stations across the country.
BFBS Radio (British Forces Broadcasting Services), among others.
These opportunities have all allowed me to reach a wider audience
and connect with those who share a love of art and storytelling.