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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

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

Snakes on a Train

Snakes on a Train (Design Projects, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

Chrissy Lau's vibrant design, "Lucky 8 Snakes on a Train," transforms Sydney’s light rail into a moving celebration of the Year of the Wood Snake 2025.

Commissioned by the City of Sydney, Chrissy's artwork blesses passengers with prosperity, perseverance, and good fortune, weaving together auspicious symbols and colours.

 

Snakes on a Train (Design Projects, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

The snakes, adorned with plum blossoms, orchids, and chrysanthemum, represent longevity and prosperity, while the peony flowers symbolise wealth. Gold coins, ingots, and lunar lanterns with lucky longevity knots complete the composition, set against a backdrop of clouds.

 

Snakes on a Train (Design Projects, Illustration Ltd, illustrator)

 

With its bold use of red and yellow - the lucky colours of the Wood Snake, this design brings joy and blessings to the bustling city streets.

WATCH a video of the train.

Paperface creates quirky chicken characters for ‘Who Flew The Coop?

Paperface creates quirky chicken characters for ‘Who Flew The Coop? (Children’s Books, Design Projects, Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing, Publishing Jobs)
Paperface creates quirky chicken characters for 'Who Flew The Coop?'

'Who Flew The Coop?' is a chicken-themed card game created for Quarto, and set for release at the end of this month.

 

Paperface creates quirky chicken characters for ‘Who Flew The Coop? (Children’s Books, Design Projects, Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing, Publishing Jobs)

 

The project involved crafting a series of humorous, mugshot-style portraits for 24 different chicken breeds, each with its own distinct personality. Research into the breeds and collaboration with the client helped shape the characters, ensuring their traits were visually compelling and integral to the gameplay.

 

Paperface creates quirky chicken characters for ‘Who Flew The Coop? (Children’s Books, Design Projects, Illustration Ltd, illustrator, publishing, Publishing Jobs)

 

Beyond the game cards, Paperface’s illustrations also appear in an accompanying booklet, offering a deeper look into each chicken’s personality and its ‘flight-risk’ rating!

Pre-order here. 

Paperface is represented by IllustrationX

Camila Gray – The Secret Christmas Bookshop – Cressida McLaughlin

Camila Gray – The Secret Christmas Bookshop – Cressida McLaughlin (Illustration Ltd, publishing)

Camila Gray weaves wintry magic into the cover of this festive novel.

Camila's enchanting cover for The Secret Christmas Bookshop captures the cosy magic of a wintry seaside village.

Commissioned by HarperCollins, her illustration sets the perfect scene for this festive tale of romance and mystery, where snow-dusted rooftops and twinkling lights frame a story about unexpected connections.

The soft hues and delicate details draw readers into Sophie and Harry’s world, where a mysterious book sparks a journey that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. It’s a cover that feels as warm and inviting as the story within.

Camila Gray is represented by 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)

 

A heartfelt thank you to all our clients, artists and colleagues for making this year truly exceptional. We're grateful for the incredible projects we've collaborated on and can't wait to create more amazing work together in 2025!

A special shoutout to Svetlana Molodchenko for designing this enchanting festive illustration, and to all our talented illustrators who bring brilliant artwork to life throughout the year.

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