Resident doodler Michelle Russell aka Little Shell, with her signature snail, has shared oodles of doodles on The Activity Bus Facebook page.
Exploring a range of mark-making with pencil drawings, watercolours and digital illustration, her doodles have evolved into illustrating picture books, postcards and webpage affirmations.
After reading a draft copy of Names & Numbers, Bethan and Alya began to draw their own buses.
To their surprise, their pictures would feature in the picture book.
A friendly wave from over the road.
While a convoy of trucks arrived, with its’ exciting load.
It’s Grand to Share a Story, especially one with a Grandparent or two.
Author of the Wonky Donkey thought it was ‘Hee-Hawesome’.
A family heirloom , hiding away, revealed by chance on a clumsy day.
A celebration of dance,
Music to put you in a trance.Capturing movement - a step, a sway.
Imagination & pens - it’s time to play.
A mixture of flavours mix and meet.
Delicious jam to spread and eat,
Another jam - a one that’s heard,
A story, a song, a time that’s shared.
A mindless walk of a line, discovering a
doodle yet to be revealed.
A repetition of movements, becoming
smoother as the skill is sealed.
A skilful mark, with a picture in mind.
Illustrations in a book, you will find.