Ana Zaja Petrak – New Artist

We’re thrilled to introduce Ana Zaja Petrak, the latest illustrator to join Meiklejohn.

Based in the vibrant city of Zagreb, Croatia, Ana brings a colour-drenched, expressive illustration style that celebrates gastronomy, Mediterranean slow living, and the beauty of nature. Created using both digital and traditional techniques, Ana’s minimal and playful artworks balance sophistication and spontaneity; a mix that allows her to craft images that feel contemporary, yet timeless.

With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with global brands such as Whole Foods Market, Marks & Spencer, and San Pellegrino, Ana’s bold and abstract work has been used to bring many beautiful projects to life from eye-catching packaging to beautifully designed cookbooks.

We hope you enjoy taking a look at a selection of Ana's work. You can see more in her full portfolio.

Ana Zaja Petrak is represented by Meiklejohn

Riley Samels explodes on Social Media with Punch the Monkey illustration

“I fear I have fallen for a certain internet monkey” - @bugboyriley

Oh Riley, I fear the whole Bright team has too!

Riley is an illustrator who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Kent State University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications and Design. He has since traveled across the country from coast to coast working for various studios as an Illustrator in both the children’s book and greeting card industries. Riley’s work is fueled by his friends and family he has found in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as his wide array of other passions including the wildlife around him, and good food. In his free time, you’ll probably find Riley tending to his indoor jungle or cooking up something in the kitchen.

To see Riley’s viral post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU_amZioMRx/?img_index=1

You can view Riley’s portfolio on the Bright Website. Click here: https://thebrightagency.com/uk/licensing/artists/riley-samels

New Work by Jean-Manuel

Experian Ads by Kate Forrester

Kate Forrester produced a delightful set of fairytale illustrations with a difference, in this collaboration with BBH for Experian’s latest ad campaign. Read on below to hear Kate’s thoughts on the project and see more examples of her roughs, final artwork and the different platforms the ads have been used across.

I was delighted to be commissioned by advertising agency BBH to illustrate their new campaign for Experian, empowering customers to take control of their financial futures with their inspiring new brand platform.  The concept of the campaign uses classic nursery rhymes and fairy tales to encourage you to; ‘Better Your Story’ and improve your credit score. My job was to come up with a series of traditional, illustrated book covers – but with a twist!

The billboards went up all across London this week and have got lots of attention so far with their overall message of positivity and hope – just what we need in gloomy January!

Kate Forrester is represented by The Artworks

Pastiche For Greater Anglia

Phosphor's Pastiche has been working on an exciting project for Greater Anglia trains, creating a festive illustration for 96-sheet, 48-sheet and 6-sheet posters.

The posters, which feature Somerset House's ice rink, Greater Anglia's red hare mascot and the caption 'Explore London & plug into the festive feeling' will be on display around Greater Anglia and doing the rounds on social media to encourage travel into the capital this festive season.

Even with multiple personalities, Phosphor's Pastiche artist was finding it hard to keep up with demand, so they now have a whole team of talented Pastiche illustrators taking commissions for your every need. Each is a specialist in their own field but they also work well as a team on joint projects.

So, you want Rembrandt’s ‘Christ on the Sea of Galilee’… By Thursday… Instead of Christ you want Meerkats… Mmm… Tricky one… What time on Thursday? Simples!

“I want a giant panda, called Vinnie… He’s riding a thoroughbred horse… In the style of George Stubbs… With background… Is Monday okay?” Sure!

“Any chance of a Leonardo by Tuesday?” – Just get in touch with Trina at Phosphor!

View more Pastiche artwork at phosphorart.com

Robin Shaw’s Chaotic Christmas for Tesco

Robin Shaw’s hand-drawn cards depict chaotic Christmas scenes for a tongue-in-cheek holiday greeting and mark a first for the national supermarket chain, releasing tie-in products to their advertising campaign. That’s what makes it Christmas…

Robin Shaw is represented by The Bright Agency

Lisa Sheehan – Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre – Pinocchio production

Lisa was commissioned by the theatre to create an illustration to promote its Christmas 2025 production of Pinocchio.

The illustration was created by Lisa using a combination of her own hand drawing and her CG skills. The piece is designed to look like a paper-engineered vintage toy theatre. The illustration was also animated by Lisa and the imagery is being used across multiple types of media.

More of Lisa’s work can be viewed at https://www.debutart.com/artist/lisa-sheehan?tags=illustration

Sarah Tanat-Jones – new artist launch

We are excited to welcome Sarah Tanat-Jones to Meiklejohn, the latest illustrator to join us at the agency.

Sarah is an award-winning illustrator based in the creative, vibrant city of Bristol, working across editorial, publishing and advertising.  Bringing a very distinctive and artistic flair to her compositions, Sarah's unique illustration style is defined by its energetic and expressive line work paired with bold textures and rich colours, always allowing space for spontaneity.

Blending digital and traditional methods, Sarah begins each image with fluid ink drawings on paper which she then colours digitally or with the addition of hand-painted layers inspired by silkscreen techniques, to create her stylised images and stunning portraits.

Sarah Tanat-Jones is represented by Meiklejohn

David Stoten joins Artist Partners

Artist Partners are delighted to welcome to the agency the hugely talented artist David Stoten - illustrator, animator, storyboard artist  and all round talent,  having worked for the hugely popular  Spitting Image series.  Editorial assignments for Horse and Hound  and country life Magazine, amongst many others.

The go to artist for great whimsical caricatures and  characters.

For more of David’s fabulous work do check out the website:

David Stoten - Artist Partners

Gary Redford for Network Rail

Gary Redford was delighted to be commissioned to create a series of illustrations in his signature minimal style, celebrating Railway 200 at Kings Cross station, host to a range of events marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.

Gary Redford is represented by Meiklejohn