Phosphor Classics: Bill Garland
Phosphor have been creating stunning imagery for advertising, publishing and the media since 1979, and as well as representing fresh talent, they also still work with some 'Old Masters', who have been with them since the 70s! One such artist is Bill Garland, who has created the main images on countless projects for every major Hollywood studio and television network.
Bill is the recipient of multiple awards including the prestigious 'Key Art' award for his illustration for Batman, and has painted primary poster images for a variety of film genres from Sci-Fi classics like Mad Max to comedies such as Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life and Brazil.
Here are a couple of pieces of Bill's work - one from back in the day and a more recent image of Kacey Musgrave. Take a peek at his portfolio for more.
Phosphor’s Children’s Illustrators Shine at LBF
Phosphor's Trina and Christine had a wonderful time at the London Book Fair recently, showing off art by some of their talented illustrators who create artwork for children's books. They created a book featuring a quiz about their illustrators, including Christopher Nielsen (whose art can be seen on the cover) Beatrice Simpkiss, Iris de Luz, Jonathan Leach, Luella Wright and Lee Ford.
Most of these artists are open to commissions at the moment, so get in contact with Trina at Phosphor if you'd like to chat or see some more picture book artwork.
Diane Ewen: London Book Fair 2022’s Illustrator of the Fair
Event attendees were treated to a fascinating talk and Q&A with the multi award-winning illustrator
Diane Ewen has gone from strength to strength, and was this year invited to be the ‘Illustrator of the Fair’ at LBF 2022. With her work on multiple titles being showcased across the stands, Diane also gave an insightful and engaging talk about her process and approach to her work in front of a packed audience.
Diane spoke of becoming infatuated with creating from an early age, finding inspiration in the pre-Raphaelites, as well as highlighting the importance of representation in children’s books. The Q&A concluded with wonderful advice to budding illustrators to pick up a sketchbook, start drawing and find your voice.
As well as winning the inaugural Jericho Prize, Diane has seen massive success with picture book ‘Coming to England’, written by Baroness Floella Benjamin, which was featured in Amazon’s Amplifying Black Voices campaign during Black History Month 2021
Julia Allum – Club Alfa
Julia Allum created a modern travel-style poster, featuring the classic Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Bertone, to advertise the classic car event in Brussels.
Emily Fox’s Zooperhero Picture Book Lands
Action-packed illustrations by Emily Fox for Zoopertown X-Ray Rabbit by Jem Packer.
Adam Stower’s Illustrates David Walliams’ The World’s Worst Pets!
This book is perfect for kids who love naughty pets and a beautiful showcase of Adam’s talent for creating animals that seem to leap from the page.
Iratxe López de Munáin for Thames & Hudson.
Join Matisse in his chaotically vibrant studio with a puzzle created by Iratxe López de Munáin for Thames & Hudson.
Mary Woodin illustrates Exploring Birds for Callisto Media.
Mary Woodin has illustrated an activity book for children, Exploring Birds for Callisto Media. With art direction from Scott Petrower, Mary illustrated birds for over 50 activities aimed at getting kids out into nature and learning;
“I gleaned a lot along the way too and enjoyed illustrating everything from how to make a bird feeder out of a recycled bottle and wooden spoons, to the anatomy of an owls’s eye.”
Mary Woodin is represented by The Artworks
Laurindo Feliciano’s collages are brought to life for ARTE TV.
Laurindo Feliciano has had his collages brought to life for European TV channel ARTE, celebrating 60 years of Algerian independence in the web series “Générations Guerres d’Algérie”. You can view the first 3 episodes now on arte.tv, with the fourth one coming soon.
Director & screen writer: Olivier Lambert @olivlamb
Production: @artefr
Executive producers: @lumento_films& @goodseedprod
Animation: Felix Pommier @phelixphruitier
VFX: @baptisteblanpain
Music written & performed by @stephane_bissieres & @raphaelsibertinblanc
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