The SAA are very pleased to be supporting the World Illustration Awards by sponsoring The SAA Agents Award for New Talent.
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Kate has beautifully illustrated a wonderful series of Little Puffin Clothbound Classics. They are pocket sized and adorned with gold foil-stamped designs, making them the perfect collectible items for a young person’s own little library.
Phosphor's Bill Sanderson recently completed this scratchboard illustration, which will be used as a header for an online newsletter in the farming industry. The section is called 'I hear' and the illustration will appear above any gossip and interesting news from the industry.
Bill works almost exclusively with scratchboard, with which he produces both black and white and full colour artwork. He has done drawings for many newspapers, journals, book publishers, designers and advertising agencies in Britain and also in Europe and the USA.
He was one of the team of artists and illustrators who contributed a stamp design (shipbuilding) to the Royal Mail Millennium celebration, and in 2005 he shared first prize in the V&A annual illustration Awards with the designer Steve Snider, for Book Cover and Jacket illustration.
Find more of Bill Sanderson's work in his Phosphor portfolio, and get in touch with Trina if you'd like to commission him.
Phosphor's Léon Moh-Cah has, once again, collaborated with School of Life, who publish one video a week on their YouTube on themes of self-understanding, calm and emotional maturity. Most recently, Léon has lent her hand to videos titled 'Stop Start in Love', 'When People Turn Love Down' and 'In Praise of Nice People'. See some stills from the videos below, or watch them in full on YouTube.
Léon is a French 2D animator and sketch artist, interested in the beauty of everyday life. Her animations have been screened and won awards across the world. Léon's practice, mixing digital and traditional techniques, uses daily observation and travels as a main source of inspiration.
After completing BAs in graphic design and animation in Paris, Léon went on to study an Animation Masters at the Royal College of Art. Then, following a year and a half of globe trotting as a digital nomad, she settled in Seoul.
Léon pictures her sketchbooks playing a more central part in her career in the near future, and she is currently gathering inspiration for a new short film.
Check out Léon's full portfolio here, or her animation portfolio here. If you'd like to commission Léon, get in touch with Trina at Phosphor.
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.
Bekologic was commissioned to create a series of illustration for the National Museum of Korea’s exhibition ‘Our Lee Shun-shin’.
Bekologic was commissioned to create a series of illustration for the National Museum of Korea’s exhibition ‘Our Lee Shun-shin’. Admiral Lee Sun-shin is one of Korea’s most revered historical figures, a naval commander of the mid-Joseon period. The exhibition traces key moments from his life and legacy.
More of Bekologic’s work can be viewed of Bekologic’s work at https://www.debutart.com/artist/bekologic?tags=all
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
Our wonderful artist Clare Mackie is always inspired by her environment and the wonderful animals and birds that inhabit our beautiful countryside.
Her unique animal characters are full of humour and warmth, and she very much cares about the environment - supporting the Red Squirrels in particular.
To look of Clare’s wonderful images please go to the Artist Partners website : Clare Mackie - Artist Partners
One of Artist Partners newer recruits Henry Boon has been experimenting with subjects and styles - we are delighted at what he has produced quite recently looking at historic subjects in a modern and energised way - perfect for the Educational Market and non fiction genre.
These images shown are inspired by vintage card games and characters.
For more of his wonderful work please go to the Artist Partners website: Henry Boon - Artist Partners
Steve May brings his trademark warmth and energy to one of his most meaningful commissions to date, a comic strip, honouring the ongoing work of those supporting adults and children affected by the Grenfell Fire.
Created for the Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service, the project began with a two-hour workshop in which Steve worked alongside the community, adults and children together - to find the right way to tell this story. Ideas emerged naturally, including one from a boy who shared a vivid dream about being chased by goblins. That image became the beating heart of the strip: a haunted house filled with emotion monsters - fear, anger, anxiety, trauma, faced down by a young girl hero named Emily, guided through each challenge by Grenfell workers represented as green hearts. The finale sees an art therapist literally paint a door to freedom: a sun-filled green field, a carnival, and everyone reunited.
The result is a piece of illustration with genuine purpose - bold and adventurous in style, yet deeply rooted in the real experiences of the community it celebrates.
Steve May is represented by Arena Illustration.
Published by Pushkin Press this month, Gaia's cover and accompanying map bring Jennifer Liss's mystery-adventure to life, drawing readers into the world of ten-year-old Meridian as she hunts for a legendary lake monster while uncovering long-buried family secrets.
Gaia's bold wrap-around cover immerses readers in a sweeping landscape of rolling hills, mountains and a glimmering lake, with Meridian herself keeping watch for the ever-elusive Wide Eye. Alongside the cover, Gaia created an intricate map of Wide Eye Lake. The work was the result of a close collaboration between Gaia, the publisher and the author, with Jennifer Liss supplying photo reference and thoughtful feedback to ensure the world felt both authentic and richly imagined. The finished cover reads as a genuine extension of the story itself - atmospheric, inviting and full of quiet mystery.
Gaia Alessi is represented by Arena Illustration.