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Martyn Pick

Martyn Pick (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator)

Film director, and artist - represented by Artist Partners - produced a stunning image for a project for  Kalshi.

Martyn said  it was a great  pleasure and very rewarding to be able to create this digital image for the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States with the Declaration of Independence.

 

Kalshi commissioned 17 original works, celebrating defining moments in American history : : https://kalshi.com/america250. The project was handled by the excellent Liz Laine Reps, Inc a new boutique animation  agency es muy good.Martyn was briefed to depict the 1980 Winter Olympics “Miracle on Ice”  which  is is one of the greatest upsets in sporting history where a team of young American college players took on the professional, seemingly invincible soviet Union Team. Composing and painting the image Martyn  went for a strong dynamic “lines of action” , to capture the intensity of the game.

 

These artworks are used on digital pavements, on social media and digital billboards.

 

For more of Martyn’s amazing work please check out our website: Martyn Pick | Artist | Artist Partners

Mark Edwards

Mark Edwards (Artist Partners Ltd, Exhibitions, illustrator)

Mark Edwards has been  represented by Artist Partners as an illustrator for many years - from his successful career in illustration he then developed his own personal work and paintings and has become a sought after name and fine artist. Mark is known for his remarkable paintings entitled:  The White Wood,  depicting a very unique story in each painting.

Mark Edwards (Artist Partners Ltd, Exhibitions, illustrator)
Mark Edwards (Artist Partners Ltd, Exhibitions, illustrator)

Mark’s solo exhibition and new work will be shown at the Catto Gallery In London NW3  from the 1st October - 19th October

Mark Edwards (Artist Partners Ltd, Exhibitions, illustrator)

All of Mark’s previous exhibitions have sold out -  for more of Mark’s previous illustration and paintings please go to our website :

 

Mark Edwards | Artist | Artist Partners

Pop Up Peekaboo, Seashore – Wins Silver!

Pop Up Peekaboo, Seashore – Wins Silver! (Awards, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

We are so chuffed for our Amy Grimes, who has won joint Silver in the Best Baby Book 0-2 category for ‘Pop Up Peekaboo! Seashore’ for DK books, in The Junior Design Awards 2026.

 

“Little ones will love lifting the big flaps to discover five delightful surprises, from a scuttling crab, and playful seal pup, to an octopus hiding in a rockpool”

 

“The bright, high contrast illustrations really bring the seashore to life, helping young children connect the world on the page with the world around them” Bonita Turner, editor of Junior

 

Amy Grimes is represented by The Artworks

 (Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

Out now for you to grab your very own copy! 'Predators' illustrated by our super talented Hannah Bailey.

 (Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

With a Showstopper of a cover and beautiful inside illustrations, it’s sure to capture the intrigue of many a young explorer.

 (Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

Part of the Secrets of the Museum, new non-fiction series by Big Picture Press

 (Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

GAIA ALESSI: LITTLE MINOTAUR

GAIA ALESSI: LITTLE MINOTAUR (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing)

 

Published by Walker Books, Gaia’s debut picture book takes a story you think you know and turns it on its head, reimagining Asterion not as a monster to be slain, but as a bull-headed boy growing up in a family who love him.

 

GAIA ALESSI: LITTLE MINOTAUR (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing)

 

The idea began with a small Etruscan clay cup Gaia remembers from childhood holidays spent among Italy's archaeological sites, showing the infant Minotaur held tenderly on his mother's lap. That single image remained with Gaia, and it’s the quiet, curious heart beating underneath this whole book. In this retelling of the classic myth, we meet the gentle half-boy, half-bull who loves his family. The book asks: what if we got the story wrong? We follow Asterion and his sister Ariadne through summer days in Crete, and eventually out into the wider world. But as Asterion grows, he must fight against the rumours trying to shape him into a monster. He must find his voice… and change fate on his own terms.

 

GAIA ALESSI: LITTLE MINOTAUR (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing)

 

Gaia's light blue Asterion is inspired by Desi cattle, and set against a soft palette drawn from the frescoes of the Palace of Knossos. Read our interview with Gaia Alessi to find out how she designed him, and which spread is her favourite.

Gaia Alessi is represented by Arena Illustration.

DOTTY SUTTON: MOTH THE VEGGIE VAMPIRE

DOTTY SUTTON: MOTH THE VEGGIE VAMPIRE (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing)

 

Making her debut as an author, Dotty’s new vampire adventure for young readers, Moth the Veggie Vampire, is published by Penguin in October. It's the first in a four book series.

 

DOTTY SUTTON: MOTH THE VEGGIE VAMPIRE (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing)

 

 

Master Timothy Hawthorne, otherwise known as ‘Moth’, is super awkward, super anxious and a half-vampire. Worst of all, he’s a vegetarian! Joined by a zany cast that includes his best friend, Biscuit (a bat), bedbugs, a princess and Gary (a Venus flytrap) - life usually sucks. But thanks to a girl named Mina, he learns a lot about friendship and acceptance along the way. Funny, warm and guaranteed to raise a smile.

 

DOTTY SUTTON: MOTH THE VEGGIE VAMPIRE (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing)

 

Character development is Dotty's great passion, and Moth's world is drawn with plenty of personality. Gothic in the spirit of Dracula but with a modern, emo twist, the book is bursting with illustrations throughout. Dotty’s venture into writing is one that we’re truly happy to witness, and we hope Moth and his friends capture the imagination of young readers as we can guarantee this book is just the start of a wonderfully spooky series of adventures. Read our interview with Dotty Sutton to find out what inspired her to create the characters and what’s her favourite scary movie!

Dotty Sutton is represented by Arena Illustration.

JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION

 

JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION (illustrator, NB Illustration)

Judy was proud to be invited to create a bespoke version of the Bayern Tapestry for The Westminster Collection’s coin series. Judy was selected for her traditional craft skills. Judy’s interest in British history and having trained in fine art and print making made her a particularly fitting choice for this commission.

 

JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION (illustrator, NB Illustration) JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION (illustrator, NB Illustration) JUDY STEVENS – WESTMINSTER COLLECTION (illustrator, NB Illustration)

 

 

Judy Stevens is represented by NB Illustration

ADAM ALLSUCH BOARDMAN – ATLANTIC BOOKS

ADAM ALLSUCH BOARDMAN – ATLANTIC BOOKS (illustrator, NB Illustration, publishing)

 

Adam has had the great opportunity to work on another book with Rob Temple and Atlantic Books called ‘A Very British Midlife Crisis’.

 

ADAM ALLSUCH BOARDMAN – ATLANTIC BOOKS (illustrator, NB Illustration, publishing)

 

‘The midlife crisis is coming for you, whether you like it or not. Early symptoms include browsing bright orange convertibles you can't afford, starting a podcast nobody asked for, the overwhelming urge to get a tattoo that says 'no regrets' (despite having approximately forty years of regrets), and watching the London Marathon thinking, yeah, I could do that! ‘Source: Waterstones.

 

ADAM ALLSUCH BOARDMAN – ATLANTIC BOOKS (illustrator, NB Illustration, publishing)

 

Adam Such Boardman is represented by NB Illustration

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