The SAA are very pleased to be supporting the World Illustration Awards by sponsoring The SAA Agents Award for New Talent.
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These punchy drawings for Manchester's 'Dirty North' are by pen and ink master Ben Tallon. Working with the band, Ben has produced gritty artworks for the single and album inlay. Ben says "'The Blues' is the new single from Dirty North, a three piece from Wythenshawe, Manchester fusing reggae with rap and guitar music...... I met the boys in Wythenshawe, Europe's biggest council estate. We toured the local hangouts where the boys grew up, providing much fuel for the lyrics and musical identity. I photographed everything from graffiti on the underpass to melted wheelie bins, attracting attention from a few bystanders. The results delighted the band and The Blues is out now on Corporate Records." Dirty North are also rumoured to be supporting The Stone Roses at Heaton Park.
Ben Tallon is represented by Illustration
Heather Gatley has been working on the Twinings ‘Take 10’ campaign, an idea introduced to encourage women to take 10 minutes out of their busy days to have a bit of ‘me time’. Heather was asked to produce a range of illustrations to accompany the handy tips on ways women can ‘Relax, Recharge or Refresh’. To see some more of Heather’s work and more tips visit the Twining’s website here
Heather Gatley is represented by the Artworks
Julia Whatley’s stunning pen and ink illustrations brought to life to a project for the International Crane Foundation. The idea is promote awareness of these amazing birds around the world. Julia was new to bird illustration, but captured their beauty and grace, with her wonderful delicate style.
Julia Whatley is represented by Phosphor Art
A sophisticated new range called ‘Style Queen’ was launched at PG Live this year to rapturous applause.
Created by Bright artist Louise Cunningham and commissioned for The Art File.
Louise’s fresh approach to illustration is created by pen and ink, collage and acrylic paint. Her artwork is fashionable, creative and on trend, the epitome of a style queen!
