Whodunnit? Julia Murray did, with these excellent murder mystery covers for Faber Books – A Stellar Year for Creator of The Bear and the Piano, David Litchfield (Bright Group, illustrator)

Bright artist Julia Murray’s tantalising illustrations are front and centre for Charlotte Vassel’s gripping murder mystery novels, published by Faber Books. As detailed and intricate as the mystery behind the pages, what better way to set the mood for an investigation than with Julia’s wonderful work?

You can see more of Julia’s work in her portfolio here: https://thebrightagency.com/uk/childrens-illustration/artists/julia-murray

Sally Taylor

Sally Taylor has been constantly busy this year with wonderful map commissions  and internal decorative  illustrations for many publishers here in the UK and US - but this was a rather exciting commission - The Classic DragonLance Chronicles Cover for both the UK and US  deluxe editions - celebrating the 40th year of the franchise. 

The cover itself  was revealed  online and  its getting a lot of  fans attention, especially  in the United States  - and it's still quite sometime to go before actual publication  date which is in February 2025- for more of Sally’s wonderful work please go to the website. Sally Taylor | Artist | Artist Partners

Charlie Sutcliffe

Charlie Sutcliffe-  has been represented by Artist Partners for a number of years , he lives in Spain, and works creatively producing children’s illustrations both for large commissioned  Murals, and children’s books (published by Tate Books ) and he creates some wonderful and exciting moving images.

Charlie has very unique characters and techniques and imagination, that evolves into wonderful story telling images.

For more of his work please check out our website: Charlie Sutcliffe | Illustrator | Artist Partners

CHRIS GARBUTT HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA FOR MONSTER FUN

Celebrating this year’s bumper sized issue full of frightful fun and super treats including this spooktacular cover and another hilarious story written and illustrated by Chris.

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ADAM STOWER ILLUSTRATES DAVID WALLIAMS MURDER MYSTERY

Get your deer stalker hats ready as the dynamic duo are back with a new murder mystery adventure - SUPER SLEUTH with thrills, spills and laughs galore. 

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EVA BEE – NESTA

Eva Bee was commissioned by NESTA to create a series of artworks in her colourful, distinctive, conceptual style illustrate their latest insightful report; Innovation Sweet Spots: Digital Technologies for the Early Years.

Eva Bee is represented by Meiklejohn

BECKY THORNS – MACMILLAN CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Becky Thorns was thrilled to collaborate with author Julia Donaldson for her Pick and Mix Poetry anthology.  With over 300 poems, each poem hand-selected by Julia, and gorgeously illustrated throughout by Becky, this is a sumptuous treat that is perfect to dip into or pore over and spark a lifelong love of poetry.

Becky Thorn is represented by Meiklejohn

Lucy Davey Highly Commended for Waitrose Christmas Winter Village Chocolate Box

Lucy Davey came highly commended at the recent World Illustration Awards, for this beautiful packaging project for Waitrose. Lucy illustrated the Christmas Winter Village Chocolate Box, depicting a magically festive scene full of fun details to spot.

It was a joy to see Lucy’s work brought to life on this inventive packaging, and to see it recognised in the WIA Awards. Well done Lucy!

Lucy Davey is represented by The Artworks

Claire Harrup Winner of V&A Adult Non Fiction award

We were very proud to see our Claire Harrup and her stunning artwork for ‘Britain’s Landmarks and Legends’ take home the winning prize for the Adult Non-Fiction category at the V&A Illustration Awards. A beautiful book commissioned by the lovely team at Harper Collins for National Trust.

Claire Harrup is represented by The Artworks

How BoomArtwork created stunning poster art to mark five years of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway

Illustrator Eric van den Boom takes us behind the scenes of a poster project hat captures the colour, energy and romance of Baz Luhrmann’s hit Broadway version of his film.

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