Ben Hasler/Legal & General
Ben Hasler teamed up with Legal & General to create a series of illustrations for their report and accounts.
Max Schindler/Christopher Fowler
In memory of the brilliant author Christopher Fowler, we would like to show his last book of the series for the crime solving duo Bryant and Mays entitled: Peculiar London.
Christopher sadly passed in March of this year.Christopher loved the covers for all of his books in the series by the wonderfully talented Max Schindler who is represented by Artist Partners - Max’s work managed to capture and convey so brilliantly the characters and the London backdrops so integral to the stories.
Cover by Max Schindler- Max Schindler | Artist | Artist Partners
For more on Christopher and his work - Christopher Fowler | Official website of Christopher Fowler
Published by Transworld.
Paul Sizer/Divinity 36
Delighted to reveal the new cover for a new book entitled: Divinity 36 , which is part of a three book Young Adult space opera series. Written by the charismatic author Gail Carriger and the cover design by our very own artist: Paul Sizer - Gail and Paul worked in synergy on the cover content - and we think it works beautifully.
Published in June, and ready for pre-order now.
Gail’s website Divinity 36 and for more of Paul’s wonderful work please go to our website: Paul Sizer - Artist Partners
Bob Venables X Kwak World
Bob Venables creates a 'Kwak World' for the Belgian beer's recent rebrand.
This was an enjoyable and mammoth project for Bob which involved producing packaging artwork and a whole host of elements for an animated TV ad.
The award-winning beer brand commissioned Bob for his highly imaginative skills which have seen his art on trams and even hot-air balloons! Bob explains, "It was a lovely job to work on that involved the initial bottle label, which meant supplying a dozen or so sketches of the figure to decide which would eventually be used, then with the final one giving options on the details like buttons and ties. It then moved on to packaging to create a Kwak world that should be imaginative, quirky, unorthodox, curious and surreal. That meant illustrating caramel balloons, nougat bees, almond birds, banana penny farthings, hop windmills and many more. At the marketing stage I drew all the figures and backgrounds for the animated TV ad to create a 30 second film. Further to this, the artwork has been used on posters, trams, inflatable display figures and hot air balloons. It was a wonderful job to work on and to see the illustrations used in so many different situations. There are over 70 different individual pieces so far, many painted overnight, as the deadlines where incredibly short, especially to keep the animators supplied, but I prefer that way of working rather than long timescales."
WATCH the animation.
Glenfiddich X Yixin
Yixin Zeng works with Glenfiddich on a limited edition design for 2023.
Yixin has created exquisite and decorative packaging art for Glenfiddich's Asian New Year 2023, used to promote the product globally for their 'Extraordinary Journeys' campaign.
From an indulgent presentation box to an animated video, an immersive experience and billboard ads, the commanding illustration is a complex design combining a proud deer with nature and Asian culture.
Yixin explains his inspiration, "My creation is a combination of all nature: air, barley, water, these natural creators, they brew the extraordinary flavor of Glenfiddich; Burst into a wonderful romantic moment. In these dense and complex groves of quiet trees, birds sing and pray for the blessing of the koi and join Glenfiddich in celebrating the Chinese New Year. High mountains and flowing water, the lights dim: flowers bloom, colorful; The ears of wheat danced, and the gun saluted. The shape of the branches, I draw inspiration from the Chinese traditional pattern and auspicious animals, such as: the shape of the air extended with auspicious cloud pattern, antler pattern respectively extended with pheasant, pangolin, phoenix, dragon, peacock feathers, Chinese knot and so on. The flower decoration is derived from the traditional coin of "round heaven and round earth".
A technical and intricate illustration in its balance of multiple elements, Yixin has created a breathtaking visual, one which can be viewed for some time as the eye surveys the rich and symbolic composition. He adds, "I want my paintings to convey the vitality of nature, a unique and beautiful feeling: when you look at the details, you can touch the familiar feeling of the Chinese year buried in the hearts of the Chinese people (that is the meaning of the extraordinary journey)."WATCH the video.
Liz Kay – Can you Get Rainbows in Space for Puffin books is out now.
Have you ever wondered how flamingos become pink? Why Octopuses have blue blood? Or why flames burn green.
James Gibbs animation for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
James had the great opportunity to create an animation for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
JULIA ALLUM – THE OBSERVER
Julia Allum crafted this vibrant composition to illustrate a feature in The Observer Science & Tech section about the future of cancer vaccines.
GARRY WALTON – UNCOMMON
Garry Walton’s superb etching style illustrations added to the humour of the brilliant new British Airways City Flyer campaign.
