Phosphor's Mikko Umi was happy to say goodbye to 2021, another year of uncertainty for all of us. He is welcoming 2022 and looking forward to going out on his boat and painting off the coast of Dunkirk in northern France, so he made this artwork to celebrate the New Year.
Mikko started out as a graffiti artist, and while he can still be found working on murals, much of his work is now done on a screen, as he specialises in colourful vector graphics.
Phosphor's Lee Ford is currently working on a big project for a museum, which we can't wait to show you soon. In the meantime, we thought we'd introduce you to the man behind the artwork...
Phosphor's Lynn Hatzius has produced another beautiful illustration for November's countryfile magazine. The illustration captures autumn in all its glory, featuring chanterelle mushrooms, rosehips, sloes and more.
Following on from the success of Balloon to the Moon, Phosphor's Christopher Nielsen has teamed up with Gill Arbuthnott again on From Shore to Ocean Floor, which will be published by Big Picture Press on 30th September.
"From sandy beaches to mysterious, inky depths, this beautiful book is the story of ocean exploration, from shore to ocean floor. Seen from space, Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70% of its surface... yet the ocean is the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats, to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species and admire the incredible men and women who took the very first steps below the surface. This spectacularly illustrated book comes from the author and illustrator duo of the award-winning Balloon to the Moon."
Balloon to the Moon won the 'Children’s Trade 9 to 16 Years' category at the British Book Design & Production Awards, and it's hoped From Shore to Ocean Floor will be just as successful.
Phosphor's Christopher Nielsen was recently commissioned by The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) to illustrate an article in their supporters' magazine.
