Josy Bloggs -IPPR Progressive Review cover illustration

Josy was called upon to illustrate this spring edition of the IPPR's progressive Review cover. The Institute for Public Policy Research is the UK’s pre-eminent progressive think tank whose purpose is to promote research into and the education of the public in the economic, social and political sciences and in science and technology, the voluntary sector and social enterprise, public services, and industry and commerce.

The IPPR engages with he public, with opinion formers, and policymakers and politicians of all parties on a variety of social and economic issues.

Josy has recently created a few self- initiated Corona Virus illustrations, she is also becoming known for her lovely children's book illustrations and has a number of titles in the pipeline to be published- watch this space.

https://www.nbillustration.co.uk/portfolios/josy-bloggs/

Clare Elsom – The Great Dodo Comeback – sneak preview

Clare Elsom has a new book out with the lovely publisher Usborne. "Dodos have been extinct for over 300 years. But what if they could be given another chance at life? Just imagine that!

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Dino-Doodle mayhem with Duddle

Time to sharpen those pencils and get your best crayons out as we get a unique insight into how Jonny Duddle doodles the incredible dinosaurs as featured in his best-selling picture book Gigantosaurus published by Templar Publishing.

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Matt Saunders- Handsome Frank Podcast

Episode TWO of the Handsome Frank Podcast is now available to listen. We had a lot of fun recording this episode with @msaunders_ink last summer.

It’s a lighthearted chat, covering subjects as diverse as illustration styles, to the location of Sid Vicous’ grave. As ever, please us know what you think and if you leave us a review and rating we’ll love you forever.

Matt Saunders is represented by Handsome Frank

Tom Haugomat- Washington Post

Restaurants matter. New art by @tomhaugomat for @washingtonpost. These beautiful illustrations accompany an article by Tom Sietsema on what we lose when restaurants close.

Tom Haugomat is represented by Handsome Frank

Jesús Sotés create some wild packaging for Xauxa Chocolates

Jesús Sotés was commisioned by Xauxa, a fair trade and organic chocolatier, to illustrate the packaging for their new range of vegan chocolate, ethically sourced from Peru.

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The Artworks welcomes multidisciplinary artist Lizzie King to the family!

The Artworks is very excited to introduce you to our newest artist to join the family: Lizzie King. Working across a variety of mediums including; window painting, prop making, pinatas(!) and illustration, Lizzie can consistently bring her signature brand of fun to any project.

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Phosphor Artists Illustrate to create a better world

It’s a strange and unprecedented time for all of us, but Phosphor have been pleased to see that their illustrators’ creativity has not been stifled and they continue to ‘Illustrate to create a better world’. A number of Phosphor’s artists have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic with illustrations. Here are just a few of their creative responses…

Van Gogh is sporting a face mask but it won’t stay on, as he’s missing an ear (by )

 created this artwork inspired by where it all began, China’s wet markets

The new symbol of wealth and privilege by

 has repurposed some illustrations he did for a pharmaceutical brand into a ‘Corona Home Exercise Guide’

created this Wes Anderson-esqe collage to remind people to stay 2m apart.

came up with this interesting alternative to a face mask

(aka Flavio Melchiorrre) has created a colouring sheet of his ‘Fake News’ artwork to keep us all entertained and remind us to be on our guard while browsing the media

Follow Phosphor on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to find more creative coronavirus responses and to find out more about some of these illustrations.

Bid on Alexander Jackson’s Artwork on 40 Days 40 Heroes

Phosphor’s Alexander Jackson has illustrated a tribute to Britain’s farmers as part of the 40 Days 40 Heroes campaign set up by illustrator and graphic designer Caroline Glover.

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Lucy Truman – Condé Nast Traveler

Lucy Truman has continued to create these stunning portraits for the ongoing ‘How I Travel’ feature for cntraveler.com. To see more of Lucy’s work, click here.