Bob Wilson’s Ozzy Cartoon

Phosphor's Bob Wilson recently created this cartoon tribute to Ozzy Osbourne for a magazine.

Bob Wilson started out as an award-winning Art Director and later became a full-time cartoonist. His signature style of charcoal pencils and watercolour washes is immediately identifiable and his wicked sense of humour always shines through in the characters and the scenes that he creates.

He has worked as a cartoonist for many magazines, most notably for Punch and the Oldie. His work has featured in major advertising campaigns over the years including clients such as Heineken, IBM, ICI, Sony, British Airways, American Airlines, Coca Cola, Barclays, VW, Ford, Cadburys, EMI, PG Tips and Kodak to name but a few.

Satoshi Kambayashi for Boat International US

Find more of Satoshi's work in his portfolio at phosphorart.com or get in touch with Trina if you'd like to commission him for your next project.

Phosphor Welcome Pepe Serra

Phosphor Art are proud to say they are now representing Pepe Serra in the UK and Europe (except Spain). Pepe is a visual communicator and illustrator based in Tarragona, with 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".
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Phosphor Welcomes New Illustrator: Arabella Green

Phosphor are proud to say they are now representing Arabella Green. Arabella is a graphic designer and illustrator who blends her design agency expertise with her passion for problem solving to create bold images.

Check out a sample of Arabella's work at phosphorart.com and look out for more, coming soon! Contact Trina at Phosphor if you'd like to discuss commissioning Arabella for your next project.

Boat International Say Goodbye to Eddie Jordan

Phosphor's Dave Hopkins brought Eddie Jordan's Lippy from the Liffey column in Boat International to life with his signature pen and ink style for 12 years. When Eddie Jordan passed away this spring, Boat International got in touch with Phosphor for one last illustration. Sadly, Dave Hopkins has also now passed away but Jon Rogers, Phosphor's Pastiche illustrator, stepped up to the plate, and illustrated a final farewell to Eddie.

Read Eddie Jordan's obituary here.

Find more pastiche illustrations at phosphorart.com and contact Trina at Phosphor if you'd like to discuss commissioning Jon Rogers for your next project.

Lynn Hatzius’ Psychology Collages

Phosphor's Lynn Hatzius recently created a series of collages  for an A Level textbook, published by Liber for use at Swedish high schools.

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Bill Sanderson for Old Glasgow Whisky

Phosphor's Bill Sanderson recently worked on a label for Old Glasgow whisky, a brand which celebrates the history and heritage of distilling in and around Glasgow.

The label, created by Bill in his signature scratchboard style, re-interprets the Glasgow Coat of Arms. The original coat of arms features a fish, a tree, a bell and a bird - all symbols related to legends about Saint Mungo, the patron saint of Glasgow. Bill's artwork features these same symbols, along with some iconic Glasgow architecture. Barley (to represent whisky) and thistles (to represent Scotland) have been added around the slogan 'Let Glasgow Flourish'.

Bill Sanderson 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, including Royal Mail, Puffin. and Radio Times.

Find more of his work at phosphorart.com or contact Trina to enquire about commissioning Bill.

Travel Under the Sea with Mikko Umi

Phosphor's Mikko Umi has been working on new artwork, including this stunning underwater scene.

Mikko was a graffiti artist in the 90s and reinvented himself as a freelance graphic designer in 2003. He offers illustrations and playful murals. Mikko works on all types of projects, ranging from city maps to biodiversity, industry and architecture. Colour plays an important role in his work.

Take a peek at Mikko's portfolio to find more of his colourful work and  get in touch with Trina if you'd like to commission him for your project.

Kuba’s Editorial Illustrations

Phosphor's Kuba is known for his conceptual illustrations, meaning he often gets commissioned to use his creative mind to illustrate magazine articles. His latest illustrations, for Polish magazines, Pismo and Znak, are great examples of his creative imagination.

Phosphor wish you a 5-star Christmas and an illustrious new year!

Phosphor's Christmas card this year was illustrated by Joan Tarragó, whose work embraces illustration, graphic design and urban art. The Barcelona-based artist travels to far away places and absorbs all the goodness he can find, sourcing inspiration from textiles, colours, movement, scents, languages and cultures.

Phosphor's card included a tongue-in-cheek prompt on inside, to help recipients make good use of Joan's illustration year-round: