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Iratxe López de Munáin for Thames & Hudson UK

Iratxe López de Munáin for Thames & Hudson UK (Illustration Ltd)

Iratxe López de Munáin illustrates an interactive art kit on the life of a Master Impressionist.

Iratxe teamed up with Thames & Hudson UK to bring The Artist Box: Claude Monet vividly to life through her lively, colourful illustrations.

Designed as part of the 'Gift Lab' series, this engaging 24‑page activity kit immerses young audiences in Monet’s world. It features a 150-piece jigsaw puzzle of his Giverny garden, a fact‑filled fold‑out timeline tracing his life and personal dramas, twenty‑four creative art activities (from origami water lilies to a Monet-themed mystery), and even an iron‑on patch  - all richly illustrated by Iratxe.

Opening the box reveals not only a puzzle where you can spot Monet’s studio boat, wife Camille, and characters from his famous paintings, but also invites users to experiment with his artistic techniques via fun hands-on prompts. Iratxe’s illustrations transform educational content into a playful, tactile journey that both celebrates Monet’s legacy and encourages budding artists to explore creativity in a memorable, interactive format.

Check it out here.

Svetlana Molodchenko for Williams Sonoma

Svetlana Molodchenko for Williams Sonoma (Awards, Design Projects, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

Svetlana Molodchenko has been recognized with a Communication Arts Illustration 2026 Award of Excellence for her Williams Sonoma commission, Dream Store Pattern.

For this project, she created a fully vector, continuous pattern capturing multi-level rooms, staircases, and shelves filled with the brand’s real catalogue products, layering detail to evoke the charm of a whimsical, immersive store.

 

Svetlana Molodchenko for Williams Sonoma (Awards, Design Projects, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

The artwork now adorns packaging, kitchenware, and tabletop items, translating her meticulous compositions into everyday experiences.

The award highlights Svetlana’s inventive approach, celebrating how her illustrative precision brings narrative to a commercial canvas.

 

Svetlana Molodchenko for Williams Sonoma (Awards, Design Projects, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

Well done Svetlana!

Victoria Fomina – Cico Books

Victoria Fomina – Cico Books (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)
Bringing medieval mysticism to contemporary hands, Victoria Fomina illustrates tarot for CICO Books.

Victoria’s commission for The Green Witchery Tarot combines 78 tarot cards with a 64-page illustrated guidebook, rooted in medieval symbolism and age-old witchcraft insights.

Victoria Fomina – Cico Books (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

She drew each image by hand - acrylic, ink, pen, and coloured paper, paring detail to distill archetypes like the Lovers, Death, Hermit, and Magician into striking, mysterious forms.

The deck and book are designed to complement contemporary green witchery practices, connecting natural magic with visual clarity.

Victoria Fomina – Cico Books (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

More info here.

Svetlana Molodchenko – Harrods

Svetlana Molodchenko – Harrods (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

Svetlana Molodchenko designs two silk scarves for Harrods, translating jewellery archives into wearable lace.

Svetlana worked with Harrods to create ornate scarf designs, complete with borders that allow the patterns to shift, frame and combine.

Svetlana Molodchenko – Harrods (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

Lace Print draws directly from archival jewellery illustrations, assembling gem-studded bees and floral fragments into a dense ornamental field that softens as the silk moves.

Svetlana Molodchenko – Harrods (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

Gilded Butterfly Print introduces contrast, pairing a structured floral lattice with butterflies rendered as faceted adornments, poised between delicacy and weight.

Svetlana Molodchenko – Harrods (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

On fabric, the work behaves like fine jewellery itself: precise, luminous, and designed to catch the eye differently with every fold.

Take a look here and here.

Iconic Visions

Iconic Visions (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)
Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor illustrates Billie Eilish’s journey for Quarto Books’ Modern Icons Series.

Quarto Books commissioned Carolina to create the portrait illustrations for Billie Eilish is Life by Kathleen Perricone, part of the Modern Icons Series.

Iconic Visions (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

Carolina’s vibrant artwork complements the book’s celebration of Billie Eilish’s life, career, and cultural impact, bringing her music, style, and personality to life for fans old and new.

Iconic Visions (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

From early hits like Ocean Eyes to award-winning tracks for No Time to Die and Barbie, the illustrated guide captures the artist’s fearless creativity and wide-ranging achievements.

See the book here.

Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor for Quarto Books

Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor illustrates Billie Eilish’s journey for Quarto Books’ Modern Icons Series.

Quarto Books commissioned Carolina to create the portrait illustrations for Billie Eilish is Life by Kathleen Perricone, part of the Modern Icons Series.

Carolina’s vibrant artwork complements the book’s celebration of Billie Eilish’s life, career, and cultural impact, bringing her music, style, and personality to life for fans old and new.

From early hits like Ocean Eyes to award-winning tracks for No Time to Die and Barbie, the illustrated guide captures the artist’s fearless creativity and wide-ranging achievements.

See the book here.

Hao Hao – HarperCollins

Hao Hao – HarperCollins (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

From breakfast to bedtime, Hao Hao’s art makes chemistry feel familiar and fun.

Hao Hao – HarperCollins (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

For Elements of the Day published by HarperCollins’ Red Shed imprint, Hao Hao teamed up with author Samantha Lewis to make the building blocks of the universe feel familiar and fun for young readers.

 

Hao Hao – HarperCollins (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

The hardback uses vibrant colour art to show how chemical elements are part of everything children see, touch and taste from waking up to going to bed. Hao’s designs turn moments like breakfast cereal or sand on the beach into playful, easy-to-grasp visuals that connect sensory experience with scientific ideas.

 

Hao Hao – HarperCollins (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

Her work adds warmth and clarity to the book’s curious, fact-rich journey through the day, inviting both kids and adults to see science in the everyday.

Check out the book here.

Carol Rempto – TV & Satellite Week

Carol Rempto – TV & Satellite Week (editorial, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

Carol Rempto brings festive fun to TV & Satellite Week with a playful, characterful Christmas cover.

Carol created the TV guide's December cover, depicting a lively cast of penguin elves tending to a snowman in a colourful, playful winter scene.

Full of colour, whimsy, and festive energy, the artwork captures the holiday spirit while complementing the magazine’s lively editorial tone.

Published this month, the cover adds personality and cheer, making it a standout seasonal highlight.

Carol Rempto is represented IllustrationX

Wishing you, your family & loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Wishing you, your family & loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! (Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

We'd like to extend out heartfelt gratitude to all our clients, artists and colleagues for making this year truly remarkable. Your creativity, trust and collaboration have shaped an unforgettable 2025, and we're excited for the incredible work we'll continue to create together in the year ahead.

A special thank-you to Donough O’Malley for crafting this magical festive illustration, and to all our talented illustrators whose imagination and artistry light up our projects all year round.

With your ongoing support, we’re proud to share that we’ve helped plant more than 2.25 million trees in Zambia and Ethiopia since launching our campaign in December 2012. Our long-standing partnerships with WeForest and 1% for the Planet ensure that 1% of every commission goes directly toward this meaningful environmental effort. Thanks to the amazing projects entrusted to our illustrators and animators, new trees are planted every single day.

Looking ahead, we’re thrilled to announce our new long-term goal: 10 million trees - a milestone we’re committed to reaching together. (Learn more about the campaign here.)

Warmest festive wishes from the whole IllustrationX & AnimationX team

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

Becca Thorne envisions Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet through delicate linocuts and botanical storytelling for The Folio Society.

 

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

Bristol-based illustrator Becca has crafted a series of evocative linocuts that immerse readers in Agnes Hathaway’s world of plants, bees, and rural mysticism.

 

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

Her five full-page illustrations, along with botanical drop caps and a gilded funeral wreath on the sage linen slipcase, intertwine with Maggie O’Farrell’s poignant narrative to highlight themes of love, loss, and the natural cycle of life.

 

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

 

Becca Thorne is represented by IllustrationX

 

The artwork beautifully complements the edition’s tactile, screen-printed design, enhancing the reader’s experience of Shakespeare’s son through a contemporary lens of folklore-inspired imagery.

Becca Thorne for The Folio Society’s Hamnet (Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing)

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