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

WHERE THE DRAGON WAITS ILLUSTRATED BY GAIA ALESSI

Gaia’s striking cover unleashes a visually rich fantasy world packed with dragons, wolves and a pangolin, capturing the magic and adventure at the heart of this imaginative quest.

Out this month, Where the Dragon Waits by Tom Moorhouse (David Fickling Books) follows Ed and Steff as they navigate magical realms, encounter mysterious creatures and seek the elusive dragon atop an impossibly tall spire - and Gaia Alessi’s bold, narrative composition brings every twist to life with mythic energy.

A standout example of atmospheric world building and evocative character design, this cover showcases Gaia’s talent for translating fantastical fiction into unforgettable cover imagery.

Gaia Alessi is represented by Arena Illustration.

SCARLET SAVES THE MULTIVERSE ILLUSTRATED BY DOTTY SUTTON

Dotty brings her bold, expressive style to the hilarious, high-octane sequel to Scarlet: Defender of the Universe by James Davis, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books. 

Out this month - Scarlet Saves the Universe is packed with time-twisting mayhem, double-trouble Scarlet-clones, cyber beetles, supercomputers and very important dolphins, Dotty Sutton’s cover and black-and-white interiors crackle with humour and energy, perfectly matching the book’s off-the-wall adventure.

A stellar example of dynamic character work and narrative playfulness, this project showcases Dotty’s flair for visual storytelling in middle-grade fiction - perfect for commissioners seeking fresh, funny illustration talent.

Dotty Sutton is represented by Arena Illustration.

The Country Commonplace Book, illustrated by Debbie Powell

Published by Batsford Books, and beautifully illustrated throughout with Lino cuts by Debbie Powell.

The Country Commonplace book, written by Miranda Mills, provides a guide through the seasons with poems, quotes, recipes and observations from the natural world.

Bob Lea – Fearful

Delighted to see the new cover art for the book Fearful now  adorning the third book of the  best selling series written by Lauren Roberts.

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Corey Brickley – PRH US – MTG: Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos

Corey was commissioned to create the cover illustration for a Magic: The Gathering novel Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos. (more…)

WSJ Autumn books review by Daniel Long

Seasonal illustrations by Daniel Long for Wall Street Journal’s Fall books review. The books featured include David Nasaw’s The Wounded Generation, Adam Johnson’s The Wayfinder and John Banville’s Venetian Vespers.

Daniel Long is represented by The Artworks

Chris Wormell for Philip Pullman’s ’The Rose Field’

The final part in the ‘Book of Dust’ trilogy by Philip Pullman, illustrated by Chris Wormell. Iconic illustrations for an iconic series. Chris worked with designer Tom Sanderson, Jacqui McDonough and the team at Penguin Random House and David Fickling books on this exciting and prestigious project.

Chris Wormell is represented by The Artworks

Chris Wormell and The Folio Society, H is for Hawk

Iconic hand crafted illustrations by our Chris Wormell in The Folio Society's exquisite gift edition of ‘H is for Hawk’ by Helen Macdonald.

Chris Wormel is represented by The Artworks

NATALIE SMILLIE ILLUSTRATES POCKET POTTERS!

Natalie Smillie brings bite-sized magical charm to life in Harry Potter - Pocket Potters, Bloomsbury Children’s Books’ new mini-series packed with wizarding delight.

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