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LEVI PINFOLD ILLUSTRATES HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE

LEVI PINFOLD ILLUSTRATES HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (Arena Illustration, illustrator, publishing)

 

One of illustration's most extraordinary talents has stepped into the wizarding world again, and the results are nothing short of spellbinding. Levi brings his singular vision to the sixth fully illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling's beloved series, and the first glimpses are breathtaking.

 

LEVI PINFOLD ILLUSTRATES HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (Arena Illustration, illustrator, publishing)

 

This month we are thrilled to share a first look at Levi's illustrations for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, published by Bloomsbury. Taking up the baton from Jim Kay, Levi has made the world entirely his own - from the silver instruments of Dumbledore's office to the snow-dusted paths of Hogsmeade and the heady atmosphere of Professor Slughorn's Potions class. J.K. Rowling herself has described his work as spellbinding, and it's hard to disagree. The full edition publishes on 6th October 2026, and pre-orders are open now via Bloomsbury with 30% off and an exclusive tote bag featuring the cover.

Levi Pinfold is represented by Arena Illustration.

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.

Emily Tull

Emily Tull (Artist Partners Ltd, Exhibitions, illustrator)

 

Everyone seems to be talking about AI - well - not me, I think its good to take it down a notch to appreciate  slow art  - by definition - things that are created by hand - and who better than our own  Emily Tull the incredibly talented stitch artist -  Emily was a finalist at the Sky Portrait Awards and has been  extremely  busy producing her unique stitch artwork for  exhibitions and shows all over the UK. Emily is  very much  in touch with her art - and she is also an avid bird watcher and nature lover.

 

Emily Tull (Artist Partners Ltd, Exhibitions, illustrator)

Emily Tull (Artist Partners Ltd, Exhibitions, illustrator)

 

 

Living in Ramsgate she also has nature on her doorstep.

 

Emily Tull (Artist Partners Ltd, Exhibitions, illustrator)

 

 

Here are just a few of her beautiful birds she has produced for a forthcoming show …. Slowing things down and making us take note of what is around us !

 

Emily Tull (Artist Partners Ltd, Exhibitions, illustrator)

 

For more of Emily’s beautiful work - please go to the artist Partners website Emily Tull | Artist | Artist Partners

 

Angelo Rinaldi

Angelo Rinaldi (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

Hot off the press this fabulous cover which is the second book commissioned by Bonnier Books  for the  brilliant Author Kat Dunn by our very own Angelo Rinaldi …..

 

Rotten Heart - a  gothic horror novel is set in the Victorian Era in London - Angelo has beautifully captured the feel and sensual content of this amazing novel.

 

With Angelo’s uniquely  painterly eye he has managed to create and  capture this fabulously lavish and lush  cover artwork.

 

For more of Angelo’s fabulously digitally painted images please go to our website: Angelo Rinaldi | Illustrator | Artist Partners

 

Cover Design by Jenny Richards - Bonnier Books UK

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.

Pepe Serra on Communication Through Creativity

Pepe Serra on Communication Through Creativity (illustrator, Phosphor Art)

 

Phosphor's Pepe Serra is a visual communicator and illustrator based in Tarragona, Catalonia.

Pepe has a deep interest in how images can shape understanding and spark emotion. "My work focuses on turning complex, abstract, or nuanced ideas into clear, striking visuals that engage the viewer both intellectually and emotionally," says Pepe, who specialises in "fast-paced digital illustration, combining clarity, boldness and a strong conceptual core".

 

 

Pepe Serra on Communication Through Creativity (illustrator, Phosphor Art)

While Pepe does have a distinct and identifiable style, often featuring long-limbed characters and a rich colour palette, the graphic communicator says he has "always been very clear that the common thread in my work isn't technique or style, but rather the concept and the idea I want to convey". Pepe says: "Illustration is simply a tool that allows us to communicate, just as we do with words".

Pepe Serra on Communication Through Creativity (illustrator, Phosphor Art)

"Over time, the technique has changed as a result of the tools I use, since professional illustration today cannot be understood without going through technological tools," Pepe told Diari de Tarronga.

 

Pepe Serra on Communication Through Creativity (illustrator, Phosphor Art)

 

Pepe regularly contributes to major international newspapers, collaborating closely with editors and art directors to meet tight deadlines without compromising depth or originality. Pepe says: "I approach every commission not just as a visual task, but as a chance to translate thought into form, helping audiences see things from a new perspective".

Pepe Serra on Communication Through Creativity (illustrator, Phosphor Art)

Alongside commissioned work, Pepe gives talks and workshops on creativity, conceptual thinking and visual communication. "I believe that illustration is not just a craft but a language — one that evolves constantly and offers endless potential for experimentation, critical reflection, and storytelling," says Pepe.

 

Find more of Pepe's work in his portfolio at phosphorart.com or contact Trina to discuss commissioning Pepe.

Introducing Lee Binding.

Introducing Lee Binding. (Debut Art, illustrator)

 

We are pleased to announce that we are now representing artist Lee Binding.

Introducing Lee Binding. (Debut Art, illustrator)

Lee Binding is a visual artist and creative re-toucher who treats key art like high drama and Photoshop like a controlled substance. Best known for turning cult television into cinematic spectacle, he creates art that feels epic and luminous. He moves effortlessly across retouching, digital illustration, packaging and key art - joyfully applying his craft wherever bold visuals are required.

Introducing Lee Binding. (Debut Art, illustrator)

 

Clients include BBC, BBC Studios, Sky, Random House, EOne Entertainment, 2|Entertain, Whatisbobo, Cubicle 7, Panini, SFX Magazine and Empire Magazine.

Introducing Lee Binding. (Debut Art, illustrator)

 

More of Lee’s work can be viewed at https://www.debutart.com/artist/lee-binding?tags=illustration

 

Lisa Sheehan – her book launch and exhibition at Début Art’s gallery

Lisa Sheehan – her book launch and exhibition at Début Art’s gallery (Debut Art, editorial, Events, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

Lisa has produced a 248-page hardback book presenting over 200 editorial magazine covers illustrated by herself over the last 5 years.

Lisa Sheehan – her book launch and exhibition at Début Art’s gallery (Debut Art, editorial, Events, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

Lisa Sheehan – her book launch and exhibition at Début Art’s gallery (Debut Art, editorial, Events, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

The book contains extensive articles and statements from 49 contributing Art Directors about magazine cover design. The book is for sale at https://asillo.com/product/ive-got-it-covered-hardback-large-format-book/. Her recent exhibition at Debut Art’s own gallery in central London was a huge success with attendance at the PV’s by many of the Art Directors who have commissioned her and many others. The exhibition featured the launch of the book and over 70 framed magazine covers Lisa has illustrated.

Lisa Sheehan – her book launch and exhibition at Début Art’s gallery (Debut Art, editorial, Events, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

Lisa Sheehan – her book launch and exhibition at Début Art’s gallery (Debut Art, editorial, Events, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

Lisa Sheehan – her book launch and exhibition at Début Art’s gallery (Debut Art, editorial, Events, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

 

 

 

More of Lisa’s work can be viewed at https://www.debutart.com/artist/lisa-sheehan?tags=illustration

 

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