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Commissioned by the team at Harvard Business Review for a special issue on How to Collaborate Better, Julia developed a collection of concept-driven illustrations in her distinctive minimalist style. With her trademark use of scale and visual metaphor, Julia’s illustrations explore the different aspects of collaboration with clarity and wit.
Laurence was called upon to create the cover for to celebrate 75 Years of Archers on the BBC - the longest running radio series.
The brief was to create an idyllic country scene, but if you look closely you'll see some of the quirky moments from the series in the background. The styling was based on the other samples featured.
https://www.nbillustration.co.uk/portfolios/laurence-whiteley/
Miranda created this super fun search and find illustration for The Observer’s Easter ‘Observer’s Needed’ post. Some of the things to spot include: an Easter bonnet, a toadstool, a bumble bee, and a fried egg!
Miranda said "The brief was to create a moment for everyone, young and old, to press pause and enjoy getting lost in the details. I had so much fun making this one, building a busy scene and hiding the ten elements within it."
While Adam is widely recognised for his Illustrated Histories series, his versatile style lends itself effortlessly to more corporate contexts, as seen in this striking cover for The New Athenian. His focus on people and architecture is reflected in the strong sense of detail across these samples.
Doug was commissioned to create an illustration for the cover of a Nature Index supplement about China and scientific research collaboration.
The cover feature was about scientific collaboration in China between universities/research institutions, industry, and the private sector, and between researchers in China and developing parts of the world such as Africa.
More of Doug’s work can be viewed at https://www.debutart.com/artist/doug-john-miller?tags=all
Sarah Tanat-Jones illustrated the cover and inside feature for The New Review, Poems for Mother’s Day for The Observer.
From Homer to Sylvia Plath, poets have been moved by parenthood and in this feature Poet laureate Simon Armitage introduces a selection of beautiful poems chosen especially to celebrate the special day.
Creating contemporary and timeless illustrations to accompany the selection, Sarah’s images are striking in their simplicity, showcasing her expressive line work and fluid forms, brought to life with a fresh colour palette, perfectly capturing the spirit of the poems whilst adding her own distinctive voice.
Laurindo was commissioned by BBC Wildlife Magazine for an article about the necrobiome - the vast community of insects, microbes and scavengers that transforms death into new life. Rather than approaching the subject in a literal way, Laurindo wanted to create an image that felt poetic and slightly unsettling: a suspended moment where decay, beauty and renewal coexist.
Personal Finance Professional Magazine. Ben was proud to be picked for a lovely commission based on a few existing examples in his portfolio - Ben primarily works in vectors, but has a variety of approaches including isometric technical artwork to more playful contemporary work - the article is about how AI is actually being used in financial services.
Ben Hasler is represented by NB Illustration
Illustrating a fictional report from the future, tracing the dramatic journey of science from its turbulent present to a promising new era of innovation.
The concept behind the image was to depict a graveyard of scientific apparatus, from which vibrant, abstract shapes emerge, symbolizing the rebirth and evolution of scientific exploration unbounded by traditional funding structures/dogmatic cultures.
Nautilus is an award-winning, high-brow American science magazine that blends in-depth scientific reporting with storytelling, philosophy, culture, and art. Founded in 2013, its mission is to connect scientific topics to everyday life, exploring one specific monthly theme (e.g., time, consciousness, uncertainty) through comprehensive, long-form essays, interviews, and vivid illustrations.
More of Sam’s work can be viewed at https://www.debutart.com/artist/sam-chivers?tags=all
Lisa has produced a 248-page hardback book presenting over 200 editorial magazine covers illustrated by herself over the last 5 years.
The book contains extensive articles and statements from 49 contributing Art Directors about magazine cover design. The book is for sale at https://asillo.com/product/ive-got-it-covered-hardback-large-format-book/. Her recent exhibition at Debut Art’s own gallery in central London was a huge success with attendance at the PV’s by many of the Art Directors who have commissioned her and many others. The exhibition featured the launch of the book and over 70 framed magazine covers Lisa has illustrated.
More of Lisa’s work can be viewed at https://www.debutart.com/artist/lisa-sheehan?tags=illustration