Riley Samels explodes on Social Media with Punch the Monkey illustration

“I fear I have fallen for a certain internet monkey” - @bugboyriley

Oh Riley, I fear the whole Bright team has too!

Riley is an illustrator who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Kent State University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications and Design. He has since traveled across the country from coast to coast working for various studios as an Illustrator in both the children’s book and greeting card industries. Riley’s work is fueled by his friends and family he has found in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as his wide array of other passions including the wildlife around him, and good food. In his free time, you’ll probably find Riley tending to his indoor jungle or cooking up something in the kitchen.

To see Riley’s viral post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU_amZioMRx/?img_index=1

You can view Riley’s portfolio on the Bright Website. Click here: https://thebrightagency.com/uk/licensing/artists/riley-samels

Mark Long – 12 Adventure Honeymoons for Easy Jet Magazine .

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.

Mark Long is represented by NB Illustration

DC Helping to Fuel Team GB

Darling Clementine worked on a range of special promo packs for Quaker Oats, helping to fuel Team GB for this year’s Winter Olympics!

There were a multitude of different pack fronts, showcasing the different sports competing at the games. The packs were part of a promotional give away with the chance to win prizes including tickets to see the athletes in action in Milano Cortina!

New Year signing, welcome Louise Boughton

Louise loves drawing live, capturing the narrative of an event or the individuality of guests in the moment.

Louise Boughton is represented by Lipstick of London

Anne Bentley’s Editorial Excellence for Wall Street Journal

Introducing new Bright Artist Anne Bentley, who has already begun making a wine-coloured splash with our clients. Anne is kicking off her Bright career with this perfect partner illustration to Lettie Teague’s weekend opinion for The Wall Street Journal.

Sarah Tanat-Jones – new artist launch

We are excited to welcome Sarah Tanat-Jones to Meiklejohn, the latest illustrator to join us at the agency.

Sarah is an award-winning illustrator based in the creative, vibrant city of Bristol, working across editorial, publishing and advertising.  Bringing a very distinctive and artistic flair to her compositions, Sarah's unique illustration style is defined by its energetic and expressive line work paired with bold textures and rich colours, always allowing space for spontaneity.

Blending digital and traditional methods, Sarah begins each image with fluid ink drawings on paper which she then colours digitally or with the addition of hand-painted layers inspired by silkscreen techniques, to create her stylised images and stunning portraits.

Sarah Tanat-Jones is represented by Meiklejohn

M&S Limoncello Packaging by Heather Gatley

Heather Gatley was commissioned by Marks & Spencer to create this Mediterranean panorama for a limited run of handmade ceramic liquor bottles (a nod to the tradition of the region).

The wrap around illustration was carefully designed to consider every surface and ensure the product would be visually engaging from any perspective.

Heather Gatley is represented by The Artworks

MARK LONG – MOSH BOX

Mark Long has created an incredible illustration for a product gift box for Mosh, the leading Aussie online health platform for men. Their services  include hair loss treatments, weight loss solutions and skincare. Mosh is transforming lives with convenient, discreet, and effective services.

Mark Long is represented by NB Illustration

Svetlana Molodchenko for Williams Sonoma

Svetlana Molodchenko transforms Williams Sonoma’s signature homeware universe into a richly detailed continuous pattern.

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Fotini’s Festive Mugs for Anthropologie

Fotini Tikkou has collaborated with Anthropologie to create a trio of hand-painted stoneware mugs featuring festive designs. Anthropologie commissioned two designs from her, which they then produced on a large scale for sale across their stores.

To see more from Fotini, click here: https://thebrightagency.com/uk/design-and-advertising/artists/fotini-tikkou