Rest in Peace Dave Hopkins, Phosphor

One of Phosphor's last SAA news stories sung the praises of award-winning veteran artist Dave Hopkins and invited more commissions for him. We are heartbroken to announce that Dave lost his battle with cancer on 13th August. It was so typical of Dave's professionalism, that even though he was very poorly and undergoing debilitating treatment, he was still keen to be drawing in his truly inimitable way. To the end, he maintained his proud career record of never missing a deadline or having an illustration rejected.

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New Signing – Jose Mendez

A huge welcome to Jose Mendez, who joined the Handsome Frank lineup last month!

Jose is a Spanish illustrator and artist based between London and Barcelona with a distinctive and unique style, creating a playful world full of badass characters, hand drawn typography, colourful palette, bold shapes, wavy line and great use of contrast.

Head on over to our website to check out Jose’s new portfolio page, we’re sure it will catch your eye! www.handsomefrank.com/insights/read/mundomendo

Niege Borges x Warner Brothers 100 year anniversary celebration.

We're so excited to finally share the results of Niege Borges collaboration with Warner Bros. for their 100 year anniversary celebration.

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Steve Stone Mag Cover

An incredible new logo designed by the dark master, Steve Stone. 

Created for 'Gothic Culture Magazine'. A beautiful banshee, awakening goths all over the world with her harrowing screams. Steve's talent for character design is simply incredible, no one can do it like Steve Stone. We love it!

For more of his work please go to the Artist Partners website : Steve Stone | Artist | Artist Partners-

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Lucy Davey illustrates Scottish Walking Guides for Pocket Mountains

Lucy Davey has illustrated 3 walking guide covers for the islands of Scotland for Pocket Mountains written by Peter Edwards. Taking inspiration from the landscapes of Brian Cook, she said, ‘I've worked with Robbie Porteous from Pocket Mountains on a few projects now. The Uist cover is my favourite - I always enjoy depicting water in my illustrations and I particularly like the colour combinations in this one.’

Lucy Davey is represented by The Artworks

Goddess Gracious! Katie Ponder continues the Mythology series with Dorling Kindersly

Katie Ponder has illustrated the fourth book in Dorling Kindersley's Mythology series, with the latest instalment focusing on Goddesses and Heroines from myths around the world.

Inspired by Folkart, embroidery and quilting, Katie used photoshop to create all the illustrations, moving elements round like a paper theatre set until something aesthetically ‘clicked’.

Katie Ponder is represented by The Artworks

Hungry For Batteries – People For Bikes – MDI Digital

MDI Digital were asked to create a series of animations and stills for People For Bikes in San Francisco to promote the safe disposal of e-bike batteries.

More of MDI Digital’s work can be viewed at - https://www.debutart.com/artist/matt-dartford-aj-mdi-digital

Easy Now – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Alex Williamson

Alex Williamson was commissioned by Ignition Records to create images for Noel Gallagher’s ‘Easy Now’ tour video.

He worked alongside Chris Curtis who brought Alex’s visuals to life.

More of Alex’s work can be viewed at - https://www.debutart.com/artist/alex-williamson

SARAH DENNIS – The Invisible Woman’s Club

Sarah Dennis’ stunning, intricate paper-cut illustration was a striking choice for the cover of The Invisible Woman’s Club written by Helen Paris and published by Doubleday.

Sarah Dennis is represented by Meiklejohn