James Gifford’s Historical Illustrations
Phosphor Art’s James Gifford has been working on a number of illustrations inspired by important figures and events in history including this portrait of Joan of Arc.
Gary Walton illustrates Colliers Report
Garry Walton was commissioned by Rare Breed to illustrate Colliers Midsummer Retail Report. Pastiche artist Garry worked in the classic comic book style to create a series of bold characters for the reports covers.
Advice and Insights from Phosphor’s Top Artists
Phosphor Art are running a feature on their website called Meet the Artist, a simple five question interview which aims to gain a better insight into the world of their artists. Most recently featured was Chinese artist Nod Young who told Phosphor all about his current self-initiated comic book project and advises aspiring artists to grab every opportunity.
A new interview will be uploaded monthly so look out for July’s interview, which will feature the work of Jenny Lloyd.
See all previous interviews and some other news here:https://www.phosphorart.com/category/meet-the-artist/
Jenny Lloyd is represented by Phosphor Art
Flavio Melchiorre’s New Mural
Flavio Melchiorre (A.K.A IDRO51) has transformed another wall with his iconic ‘hypnotic art’. The wall in Lentella, Italy measures a whopping 6x2.5 metres and was created as part of the NatureArte Festival which celebrates outdoor painting and sculptures.
Flavio’s work, named ‘Listen Your Nature’ has since been noticed by many street art websites, including Global Street Art.
Flavio Melchiorre is represneted by Phosphor Art
Jonathan Leach’s Celebratory Dinosaurs for Still-Moving DJs
Jonathan Leach was commissioned by Still-Moving DJs to illustrate a promotional piece of artwork to celebrate their seven year anniversary.
The fantastical image features the two DJs riding on the backs of dinosaurs – one of their favourite things. The DJs can often be found surrounded by toy dinosaurs on the decks at their gigs so naturally they loved Jonathan’s portrayal of them. Still-Moving DJs are currently preparing for The Larmer Tree Festival in Salisbury.
Jonathan Leach is represented by Phosphor Art
Christopher Nielsen Surfs His Way into Mini International
Australian illustrator Christopher Nielsen worked on a series of surfing images with Winkreative. The bold illustrations accompany an article about Munich River Surfer Carsten Kurmis in Mini International – a free magazine for Mini drivers and admirers around the world.
Read the full article here:
is represented by Phosphor Art
Dave Hopkins’ Drawings take a trip to the Palace
Dave Hopkins drew a number of portraits to be printed on deck chairs for Historic Royal Palaces to celebrate Hampton Court Palace’s 500th Anniversary, taking place this year.
The portraits include Bradley Wiggins, Grand Duchess Xenia, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Lady Baden Powell and Paddington Bear – all of whom have been linked to the Palace in the past.
Dave Hopkins is represented by Phosphor Art
Alexander Jackson Illustrates portraits for BBH
One of Phosphor Art’s latest illustrators was noticed by Mark Reddy and Sarah Pascoe at BBH recently. illustrated portraits of some of the BBH team in his signature style for a special awards dinner.
Each team member’s personality shines through in the quirky illustrations which reflect their nicknames through props and clothing. Everybody was very happy with the result – so much so that BBH commissioned two more portraits even after the event had happened.
Alexander Jackson is represented by Phosphor Art
Bill Sanderson designs stamps for Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Late last year had the chance to illustrate a page of stamps for Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Emporium. For those who don’t know Discworld is a series of 40 books written by Pratchett, based on the fictional Discworld – a flat planet sitting on the backs of four elephants which ride through space on the back of a giant tortoise (of course)…
The stamps feature Sam Vimes – the chief of police of Ankh-Morpock, the biggest city on the Discworld. Although Vimes is a much-loved character from the series he had never before been featured on his own stamp. Discworld stamps are fast becoming collector’s items and have been picked up by The British Museum in the past, so we hope the Sam Vimes stamp will prove as popular as the rest.
Bill was honoured to be included in this strange world and the resulting stamp looks great. The Phosphor team were saddened to hear the news of Terry Pratchett’s death last month and wish to send their condolences to Terry’s family and all at the Discworld Emporium.
The stamp will be available to buy in two batches on April 11th from the Discworld Emporium Website -
is represented by Phosphor Art
Bob Wilson for The Oldie Magazine
Acclaimed cartoonist Bob Wilson's work is regularly featured in The Oldie Magazine. Recently he has had the chance to play around with some rather famous characters! Bob's sense of humour and love of cartoons really shine through in his work for The Oldie.
Bob Wilson is represented by Phosphor Art