Ana Zaja Petrak – New Artist

We’re thrilled to introduce Ana Zaja Petrak, the latest illustrator to join Meiklejohn.

Based in the vibrant city of Zagreb, Croatia, Ana brings a colour-drenched, expressive illustration style that celebrates gastronomy, Mediterranean slow living, and the beauty of nature. Created using both digital and traditional techniques, Ana’s minimal and playful artworks balance sophistication and spontaneity; a mix that allows her to craft images that feel contemporary, yet timeless.

With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with global brands such as Whole Foods Market, Marks & Spencer, and San Pellegrino, Ana’s bold and abstract work has been used to bring many beautiful projects to life from eye-catching packaging to beautifully designed cookbooks.

We hope you enjoy taking a look at a selection of Ana's work. You can see more in her full portfolio.

Ana Zaja Petrak is represented by Meiklejohn

Anna Broadhurst – Hotel Chocolat

Anna Broadhurst was thrilled to collaborate with the design team at Hotel Chocolat, helping to bring their brand new concept store in Manchester to life with her joyful and eye-catching illustrations. Welcoming visitors to step into an imagined scene that celebrates Hotel Chocolat’s pioneering approach to ethical cacao farming, Anna also created a large-scale mural illustrating the story behind the brand.

 Anna Broadhurst is represented by Meilkejohn

MARK BOARDMAN – JOURNEY MAGAZINE

Mark Boardman recently illustrated the cover and main feature spread for the brand new magazine from Journey, the global design and innovation agency. Taking inspiration from the featured article about urban design, Mark’s illustration shows a modern landscape containing multiple environments for living and socialising, including workspaces and sports facilities. Using a minimal colour palette whilst retaining warmth and optimism, the illustration perfectly showcases Mark’s talent for creating exciting visuals of dynamic and contemporary spaces.

Mark Boardman is represented by Meiklejohn

CARRIE MAY – HODDERSCAPE

Carrie May created two stunning fantasy cover illustrations for The Teller of Small Fortunes and The Keeper of Magical Things written by Julie Leong. Both covers showcase exquisite compositions with intertwining details and magical touches, all coming together in Carrie’s signature, softly textured style.

Carrie May is represented by Meiklejohn

Season’s Greetings from Meiklejohn and wishing you a happy New Year!

Mark Boardman is represented by Meiklejohn

Sarah Tanat-Jones – new artist launch

We are excited to welcome Sarah Tanat-Jones to Meiklejohn, the latest illustrator to join us at the agency.

Sarah is an award-winning illustrator based in the creative, vibrant city of Bristol, working across editorial, publishing and advertising.  Bringing a very distinctive and artistic flair to her compositions, Sarah's unique illustration style is defined by its energetic and expressive line work paired with bold textures and rich colours, always allowing space for spontaneity.

Blending digital and traditional methods, Sarah begins each image with fluid ink drawings on paper which she then colours digitally or with the addition of hand-painted layers inspired by silkscreen techniques, to create her stylised images and stunning portraits.

Sarah Tanat-Jones is represented by Meiklejohn

Harry Milburn for Jersey Post

To celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) of Jersey, Harry Milburn collaborated with the fabulous team at Jersey Post to create their latest set of stamps.

Taking inspiration from original RAF recruitment posters of WW2, Harry’s illustrations bring a sense of modern nostalgia to the stamps’ artwork.

Harry Milburn is represented by Meiklejohn

NATALIA ZARATIEGUI for NESTA

Natalia Zaratiegui collaborated with the wonderful team at Nesta to create this vibrant, multi-layered interactive illustration, designed to accompany their report exploring a new era of early years and family support services.

Natalia Zaratiegui is represented by Meiklejohn

Gary Redford for Network Rail

Gary Redford was delighted to be commissioned to create a series of illustrations in his signature minimal style, celebrating Railway 200 at Kings Cross station, host to a range of events marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.

Gary Redford is represented by Meiklejohn

Gary Walton for Goodwood Revival

Expertly re-creating the colours, texture and style of the original, Garry Walton was commissioned by Goodwood to create a pastiche of a vintage 1950’s Dan Dare comic for their iconic Revival Programme.

Gary Walton is represented by Meiklejohn