Lisa Sheehan / Newsworthy CGI Illustrations for SAP
Could Lisa could create an eye-catching CGI illustration in 10 hours, start to finish? And could the UK-based artist do it all working New York hours?
The Handsome Frank Podcast EP16 – Luke McConkey
In our latest podcast we embark on a magical mystery tour into the wonderful world of Liverpool based artist Luke McConkey. Luke spills the beans on how he first grabbed our attention, the fact that he "draws like he's a nice guy", and his side project as an independent record label owner.
Read all about it, and see some photos from our visit to Luke’s studio at: www.handsomefrank.com/insights/read/luke_podcast
You can find ‘The Handsome Frank illustration podcast’ on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon as well as most other podcast providers.
STYLIST & Baileys Deliciously Light Advertorial
Megan St Clair developed a series of illustrations for the new Baileys 'Deliciously Light ' Bringing together her love of food illustrations and lifestyle.
Nike – Force9 – Marta Cerda
Marta Cerda was commissioned by Nike to create a new logo for footballer Erling Haaland to celebrate his return to the Nike family. The logo will be used across branding and merchandise globally.
More of Marta’s work can be viewed at - https://www.debutart.com/artist/marta-cerda
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.
GARRY WALTON – UNCOMMON
Garry Walton’s superb etching style illustrations added to the humour of the brilliant new British Airways City Flyer campaign.
Handsome Frank introduce…Tatyana Alanis
We’d love to introduce you to the effortlessly cool world of Tayana Alanis, and say hello to our new signing!
Phosphor Welcomes Jean-Manuel Duvivier
Phosphor has recently welcomed Jean-Manuel Duvivier, a French illustrator living and working in Brussels. For nearly thirty years, Jean-Manue was Head of the Visual Communication department at La Cambre School of Visual Arts, teaching and coordinating the Bachelor’s and the Master’s teams.
Jean-Manuel specialises in not specialising: he loves to do editorial work for magazines and newspapers, advertising campaigns, murals, calendars and stationery, or children books illustrations.
Previous clients include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Smithsonian Journeys Magazine, The National Geographic Traveler, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, Marie-Claire, Yale University Press and Pushkin Press.
Take a look at Jean-Manuel's portfolio to find more of his stunning work, or get in touch with Trina to commission him.