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ILLUSTRATION NEWS
Helen Friel was commissioned to create the cover for Royal British Legion’s magazine to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The image is a physical build made of several layers that feature the planes, tanks and ships that featured in the historic event.
More of Helen’s work can be view here - https://www.debutart.com/artist/helen-friel
The Imperial War Museum’s new colouring book featuring over 25 beautiful hand-drawn scenes by Frances celebrates the amazing stories of how our animal friends have helped humans throughout wartime.
Did you know that over 16 million animals served during the First World War alone? 250,000 pigeons helped deliver important messages during the Second World War! Dogs’ abilities to sniff out hidden mines and to locate wounded people on the battlefield, or bombed out houses have made them invaluable during wartime. Since ancient times animals have helped humans in marvellous ways, showing their incredible bravery, strength and loyalty.
“You can’t help but be enthralled by the stories behind these heroic animals and the unbelievable situation they embarked on, managing to project their characters in simple line drawing has been a fascinating challenge,” said Frances, whose eye-catching and graphic style is perfect for this project.
This is Frances Castle’s second colouring book collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, following on from their World War Two Planes Colouring Book, published in 2023. She’s also illustrated other projects for them including their EXPLORE! A Kid’s Guide to the IWM London.
Frances Castle is represented by Arena Illustration.
ALEX VS AXEL by best-selling author, Sam Copeland, showcases Dotty’s creative versatility from the stunning cover and lettering right through to the interiors which include a fabulous fantasy map.
We are so proud that Alex Vs Axel: The Impossible Quest is also Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month for May!
Alex is a normal, everyday boy living a normal, everyday city. Axel is a monster-slaying hero, living in a world of magic. Unfortunately, when the two boys mysteriously swap worlds, each of them ends up being mistaken for the other.
Alex has zero experience of heroism, he can’t even climb the rope in a gym but he is thrust into an epic quest to defeat the evil Felonius Gloam who has stolen the Book of Lifetales and is using it to unravel the very fabric of the world of Aérth. Axel would love to be saving the world… but instead he has to win a chess tournament (when he doesn’t even know how to play) AND pass a maths test!
Can the two boys complete their Impossible Quests and fine a way back to their own lives? Dotty Sutton’s characters leap off the page using dramatic lighting to full effect. This book is a wonderfully funny adventure about family, friendship and finding your inner confidence and strength and shows the reader that heroes come in many forms.
Dotty Sutton is represented by Arena Illustration.
Blending perfectly with Politico’s leading subject, Guillermo’s work adorns the cover of the current Politico magazine. His dynamic style, filled with his unique language of lines, shapes and colours, encourages a deeper dive into the discourse.
You can see more of Guillermo’s work here:
https://thebrightagency.com/uk/design-and-advertising/artists/guillermo-flores
Bright artist Mary Atwood’s illustrations are front and centre for Harrod’s sumptuous Easter range.
Adorning the packaging of the tantalising treats, Mary’s delicate designs give us a floral and spring-inspired way to celebrate Easter.
You can see more of Mary’s work in her portfolio here:
https://thebrightagency.com/uk/licensing/artists/mary-atwood
London's Sloane Club has a new beginning in store, re-imaging the historic roots and timeless building. Rosie's artworks have even been used across Digital and OOH to set the tone and intrigue while construction continues.
Rosie McGuinness is represented by Lipstick of London
Award-winning Scottish Artist Jess Rose Bird Joined ROKSANDA on set for their SS24 campaign shoot with Jigsaw. Jess brought the day to life with BTS illustrations focusing on the moving body and capturing its brief moments of stillness.
Jess Rose Bird is represented by Lipstick of London
Diego Abreu's sports star portraits form dynamic teaser posts for NFL UK & Ireland's 2024 Tournament.
Commissioned by Stranger and Stranger, Lucy Rose has illustrated a limited-edition canister for Don Papa Rum of Sugarlandia, the jungle that the brand world exists in.
Creating two colourways, with one used for Don Papa Rum and the other for Don Papa Baroko, Lucy’s work features an array of resplendent wildlife and magical creatures to get lost in.
Award-winning Korean Canadian illustrator Sunnu Rebecca Choi is the latest member of The Artworks family.
With her instantly recognisable style, astute use of colour and a wealth of experience, Rebecca’s work sings brightly across editorial, non-fiction and picture books.
She uses traditional printmaking techniques such as etching, monoprints, relief and collagraph as well as analogue mediums such as acrylic and watercolour or combining them with digital drawings.
Sunnu Rebecca Choi is represented by The Artworks