The SAA are very pleased to be supporting the World Illustration Awards by sponsoring The SAA Agents Award for New Talent.
editorial 
Laurindo was commissioned by BBC Wildlife Magazine for an article about the necrobiome - the vast community of insects, microbes and scavengers that transforms death into new life. Rather than approaching the subject in a literal way, Laurindo wanted to create an image that felt poetic and slightly unsettling: a suspended moment where decay, beauty and renewal coexist.
Personal Finance Professional Magazine. Ben was proud to be picked for a lovely commission based on a few existing examples in his portfolio - Ben primarily works in vectors, but has a variety of approaches including isometric technical artwork to more playful contemporary work - the article is about how AI is actually being used in financial services.
Ben Hasler is represented by NB Illustration
Illustrating a fictional report from the future, tracing the dramatic journey of science from its turbulent present to a promising new era of innovation.
The concept behind the image was to depict a graveyard of scientific apparatus, from which vibrant, abstract shapes emerge, symbolizing the rebirth and evolution of scientific exploration unbounded by traditional funding structures/dogmatic cultures.
Nautilus is an award-winning, high-brow American science magazine that blends in-depth scientific reporting with storytelling, philosophy, culture, and art. Founded in 2013, its mission is to connect scientific topics to everyday life, exploring one specific monthly theme (e.g., time, consciousness, uncertainty) through comprehensive, long-form essays, interviews, and vivid illustrations.
More of Sam’s work can be viewed at https://www.debutart.com/artist/sam-chivers?tags=all
Phosphor's Lee Ford has been experimenting with progressing his style and treating figures in a more graphic way.
Lee’s unique approach to graphic image making has a strong connection to traditional print based methods and has evolved through many years of experimentation. These traditionally printed elements are combined with digital and analogue graphic processes that include found ephemera, drawing and photography all described using a playful, visceral visual language that explores both concept and aesthetic in equal measure.
Lee describes his passion for graphic processes and obsession with surface texture as playful, expressive and emotive.
Lisa has produced a 248-page hardback book presenting over 200 editorial magazine covers illustrated by herself over the last 5 years.
The book contains extensive articles and statements from 49 contributing Art Directors about magazine cover design. The book is for sale at https://asillo.com/product/ive-got-it-covered-hardback-large-format-book/. Her recent exhibition at Debut Art’s own gallery in central London was a huge success with attendance at the PV’s by many of the Art Directors who have commissioned her and many others. The exhibition featured the launch of the book and over 70 framed magazine covers Lisa has illustrated.
More of Lisa’s work can be viewed at https://www.debutart.com/artist/lisa-sheehan?tags=illustration
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.
From Bright's Design & Advertising Division, Luca Grassi's (@lucagrassi_illustration) collaboration with Elle Decorationaccompanies an article by Esther Walker.
Luca is an award-winning illustrator from beautiful Urbino, now living and working in Torino. Luca’s rich artwork style utilises contrast and colour to create emotive characters and narrative scenes.
You can view Luca's portfolio on the Bright Website. Click here: https://thebrightagency.com/uk/design-and-advertising/artists/luca-grassi
Mark jumped at the occasion to work with Easy Jet again on their in flight magazine. The article being 12 Adventure Honeymoons. The brief was to adorn the pages with activities honeymooners can get up to in various locations served by Easy Jet, from snorkelling to island hopping in Croatia.
James Weston Lewis produced 5 different and dynamic covers for the Radio Times Winter Olympics Guides. We love seeing how James brought these daring and fast paced sports to life through his illustration style. He perfectly captured the beautiful scenery, the athletes and the essence of each sport in the 5 individual covers.
