The SAA are very pleased to be supporting the World Illustration Awards by sponsoring The SAA Agents Award for New Talent.

Becca Thorne – The Savage Isle

Becca Thorne – The Savage Isle (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)
A powerful cover by Becca Thorne brings the Roman invasion of Britain to life for The Savage Isle.

Commissioned by Canelo Books, Becca illustrated the hardback cover for The Savage Isle, the first in a new trilogy by Michael Arnold. Told from a Celtic perspective, the novel explores the Roman invasion of Britain.

The illustration presents an ominous vision of the southeastern coastline: a lone Roman ship battles curling, Celtic-inspired waves beneath a brooding sky. Towering above, the White Cliffs loom - unmoving and unwelcoming - symbolising both the physical and cultural resistance awaiting the invaders.

Becca's composition captures the tension and drama of a land on the brink of conquest, setting the tone for the gripping story within.

Becca Thorne is represented by IllustrationX

Miguel Ordonez

Miguel Ordonez (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

We are delighted to announce the reveal and soon to be published book : The Feelings Book: Touch and Feel emotions created in partnership with the Play team at Great Ormond  Street Hospital published by Happy Yak and beautifully illustrated bye Miguel Ordonez. This wonderful book has been created as a multi sensory experience with a variety of touch and feel materials encouraging readers to interact - pre order available - published 7th August.

Miguel Ordonez (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

Miguel is the brilliant illustrator behind all the hugely successful and best selling books  written by  Jimmy Fallon- Dada, Mama, Baby, Nana  and other titles including :  Going to the Volcano and The Eyebrows of Doom and many many more.

Miguel Ordonez (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)
Miguel Ordonez (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

Miguel’s stylish illustration and designs are unique,  and to see more of his wonderful work please go to our website at Artist Partners - Miguel Ordonez | Artist | Artist Partners

WIA2025 Touring Exhibition at The Coningsby Gallery

 

WIA2025 Touring Exhibition at The Coningsby Gallery (Awards, Events, Exhibitions, illustrator, WIA Awards)

 

The World Illustration Awards are presented annually by the Association of Illustrators in partnership with the USA-based Directory of Illustration to support, promote and celebrate contemporary illustration being made today across the globe.

This year celebrates 10 years of the World Illustration Awards, and we are delighted to share that the first venue to host the  WIA2025 Touring Exhibition, will be the Coningsby Gallery in London from Monday, 3rd November –Saturday, 8th November 2025.

The awards are an inspiring survey of the breadth and diversity of current global illustration practice chosen from over 4,500 submissions received from 85 countries.

The exhibition showcases 44 Award-Winning and Highly Commended projects selected by an independent global jury across ten industry-relevant categories such as Design, Children’s Publishing or Editorial.

This vibrant, colourful, thought-provoking exhibition of professional and new talent work from all around the globe will delight and inform audiences of all ages.

Find out more information about all things WIA on their website worldillustrationawards.com.

The Society of Artists’ Agents (SAA) has sponsored the New Talent entry category for many years and Society member agencies have mentored the winning illustrators. 

Maurice Baltissen – McDonalds

Maurice Baltissen – McDonalds (Animation/Motion Graphics, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

Maurice Baltissen brings a richly detailed 3D world to life for a gamified McDonald’s app experience in Spain.

Maurice Baltissen – McDonalds (Animation/Motion Graphics, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

Maurice's ambitious 3D animation project for the Spanish McDonald’s app is a vibrant, fully animated overworld for a new in-app mobile game experience.

 

Maurice Baltissen – McDonalds (Animation/Motion Graphics, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

Designed specifically for the Spanish market, the visual world merges whimsical architecture, playful detail, and clear branding to draw users into an interactive, game-like journey. All 3D design and animation was handled by Maurice and his team, while development and app integration came via partners at LiveWall.

Maurice Baltissen – McDonalds (Animation/Motion Graphics, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

Users can explore the world by selecting Spanish as their language in the app, then navigating to the “My McDonald’s Work” icon to enter this imaginative digital landscape.

WATCH the showcase video.

Maurice Baltissen is represented by IllustrationX

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