The SAA are very pleased to be supporting the World Illustration Awards by sponsoring The SAA Agents Award for New Talent.

Clare Mackie

Clare Mackie (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator)

Clare Mackie has always been associated with the creation of fabulous original  characters, full of charm and wit - these lovely quirky illustrations are just a a glimpse into her world, and what she has produced. Established in many fields  which include editorial illustration, and having worked  for many of the top notch magazines- Tatler, and Country Life, and good housekeeping, and The New Yorker.

Clare Mackie (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator) Clare Mackie (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator)

Clare has also produced many illustrations for books and specifically children’s books ( shortlisted for a Greenaway award ) her work has also been licensed and adorns various merchandise, which  include ceramics, cards, and kitchenware and various  household items.

Clare Mackie (Artist Partners Ltd, illustrator)

For more of clare’s delightful work please go to the Artist Partners  website: Clare Mackie - Artist Partners

The RSPB Annual report illustrated by Lucy Davey

The RSPB Annual report illustrated by Lucy Davey (illustrator, The Artworks)

Lucy said it was a ‘personal joy to be asked to illustrate the cover of their annual report’.

The theme for the cover was peatland restoration work and it features many of the special wildlife and plant species found in that habitat, including curlew, bog bean, water vole, sundew and bog asphodel.

The RSPB Annual report illustrated by Lucy Davey (illustrator, The Artworks)

Lucy Davey is represented by The Artworks

The Galápagos Islands Burst with Life in Amy Grimes’ New Book

The Galápagos Islands Burst with Life in Amy Grimes’ New Book (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

 

Amy Grimes has illuminated the The Galápagos Islands of past and present with a beautiful new children's book for What on Earth books.

 

The Galápagos Islands Burst with Life in Amy Grimes’ New Book (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

 

In Galápagos Islands: The World’s Living Laboratory, the scenes teem with life, utilising a rich palette and painterly feel to help make the topics understandable and exciting. Amy said:

 

The Galápagos Islands Burst with Life in Amy Grimes’ New Book (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

 

“I found it super interesting learning how the different islands had such a big impact on the features of each animal, such as the shape and colour of the tortoises shells. Also that there is a type of finch that drinks blood, Vampire Finches!”

 

The Galápagos Islands Burst with Life in Amy Grimes’ New Book (illustrator, publishing, The Artworks)

 

Amy Grimes is represented by The Artworks

FRANCES CASTLE ILLUSTRATES ANIMALS IN WARTIME

FRANCES CASTLE ILLUSTRATES ANIMALS IN WARTIME (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

 

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.

 

FRANCES CASTLE ILLUSTRATES ANIMALS IN WARTIME (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

 

“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.

Join the Society of Artist’s agents

but before you do, please read our criteria for joining here