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Frances Castle Illuminated Letters for Guardian Books

These wonderful illuminated letters were created by Frances Castle for the Guardian's Spiegeltent at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this year. They appeared on deck chairs, canvas bags, stickers, beer mats and book plates. Frances was commissioned by 999 Design to illustrate quotes by famous authors for different book genres: Alexander McCall Smith for Crime, Mark Haddon for Children's, Hilary Mantel for Historical Fiction and Jasper Fforde for Fantasy.

Frances Castle is represented by Arena

Michael Crampton

Michael Crampton was chosen to create this years artwork for the US Open. His bold graphic style has resulted in this striking artwork to promote the prestigious tennis tournament.

Michel Crampton is represented by Meiklejohn

Gary Redford

Gary Redford was commissioned by Hatched London to illustrate a series of posters celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Gary was briefed to create artworks with a contemporary feel, whilst still reflecting the history of the Park. Gary achieved the look by combining a vibrant colour palette with a nod to the styling of vintage travel poster's.

Gary Redford is represnted by Meiklejohn

Jean-Manuel Duvivier for Rocks

Eastwing illustrator Jean-Manuel Duvivier was commissioned to illustrate the labels for a range of delicious Rocks Organic Cordials, including Spring Elderflower and Fiery Ginger.

Jean-Manuel's fantastic, colourful illustrations are playful and eccentric, the perfect approach for these quintessential English flavours.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ illustrated book by Sarah Gibb

In the post this week we were lucky enough to receive a copy of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, illustrated by The Artworks’ very own Sarah Gibb.
“I’m really proud of this book. I’ve always loved the classic fairytales and so was thrilled to be asked to illustrate Beauty and the Beast for Orchard. I had particular fun creating the Beast for this book. I took lots of photos of the animals at London zoo. Back home in the studio I took inspiration from the warthog and the lions. I also wanted to make the Beast beautiful in a raw and animalistic way, so you could say he was cross between a warthog, a lion and Mr Darcy!”
Sarah’s beautiful illustrations really breathe new life into this classic fairytale and she is even starting work on a third book, in the series for Orchard, to be published in 2014. ’Beauty and the Beast’ is available to preorder now from Amazon! (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beauty-Beast-Ursula-Jones/dp/1408312719)

Sarah Gibb is represented by the Artworks

Daniela Terrazzini’s packaging for M&S

Daniela was recently comissioned by Marks and Spencer for an illustration to go on their wine labels. She was asked to create this intricate drawing of a built-up Jerusalem cityscape and we especially like how the whole city is full of leafy plantlife in between the buildings.

Daniel Terrazzini is represented by The Artworks

‘Space Race’ by Tom Cole, coming soon!

Keep a look out for Tom Cole’s new book being released through Nobrow! ’Space Race’ is a concertina illustrated book telling the story of one of the most defining periods of the Cold War. You’ll be able to pick up a copy from Nobrow in early September but in the meantime you can read more about it here. (https://www.nobrow.net/category/comingsoon)

Tom Cole is represented by the Artworks

Debbie Powell for Marks and Spencer

Debbie Powell has been working with M&S again! She recently designed some tea inspired illustrations for their Afternoon Tea Cake packaging. Debbie spotted her latest designs on the shelves this weekend. Keep an eye out next time you’re shopping as there are many of Debbie’s designs to be seen in M&S at the moment!

Debbie Powell is represented by The Artworks

Go Team GB

Our hopes are high for Team GB’s Equestrians this week after our first Gold medal was won on Monday in the team showjumping. After a dramatic finale at Greenwich Park we were awarded our first equestrian gold in 60 years! In celebration we wanted to share Andrew Davidson’s equestrian stamp created for the Royal Mail. A perfect way to show our support – GoTeam GB!

Andrew Davidson is represented by The Artworks