Why I spend hours sketching in conflict zones | George Butler

“Ukraine: Remember Also Me: Testimonies from the War” is a documentary art book that gathers vivid, first‑hand accounts from Ukrainians living through Russia’s full‑scale invasion. Working on location in missile‑scarred streets, homes, shelters and care facilities, George Butler combines reportage illustrations with the words of civilians to portray lives marked by loss, resilience, family separation and courage. The book offers an intimate, visually striking record of individual stories behind the headlines and serves as a reminder of shared humanity and the universal desire for peace. It includes a foreword by Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States.

“Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Human Migration” is a non-fiction, illustrated book in which documentary artist George Butler records twelve real stories from the front lines of migration. Through detailed pen-and-ink and watercolor drawings made on location in refugee camps, border crossings, and war-damaged towns, Butler introduces readers to the people behind the headlines and explores the many reasons—war, climate change, persecution, and economic hardship—that force individuals and families to leave their homes. Aimed at readers aged about 10 and up, the book combines visual reportage with concise narrative text to offer a humane, accessible insight into one of the most urgent issues of our time.