Caroline Smith
Caroline Smith has been represented by Artist Partners since the earl 60’s, she has always produced the most amazing and stylishly glamorous portraits of women.
Lisa McGuinness
Focusing on another local artist, Artist Partners have also enlisted - the brilliantly talented Lisa McGuinness.
We think her lovely realistic paintings of real characters, are just perfect for the YA marketplace -
Lisa has spent most of her career as a designer working in fashion and shoe design, taking her all over the world.
Her beautiful work is expressive and stylish - her love of commercial fashion means she’s able to use her art translating it into magazine covers, advertising and branding.
For more of Lisa’s fabulous work check it out on our website: Lisa McGuinness - Artist Partners
Ing Lee/Bioré
Ing Lee creates the artwork for the release of a new Bioré SkinCare Facial Wash range.
Influencers were invited to get to know the Japanese innovation that cleanses and protects the skin's natural moisture in four unique versions.
With its style inspired by manga and Korean book covers, Ing shows fun, everyday scenes of self-care by all kinds of women at different stages of life.
The launch hit the market in 4 variations: Moisture, for normal and combination skin, Rich Moisture, which cleanses and moisturizes dry skin, Scrub, with exfoliating beads for all skin types, and Acne Care, for deep cleansing of acne-prone skin
Julia Allum – Trailblazers
Trailblazers The Unmatched Story of Women’s Tennis co-authored by Billie Jean King and Cynthia Starr has just been published, featuring a magnificent cover illustration by Julia Allum in her signature graphic style.
Julia Allum is represented by Meiklejohn
Juliette Toma for Rebel Girls Rock: 25 Tales of Women in Music.
Icelandic sensation Bjork is illustrated by Juliette Toma for Rebel Girls Rock: 25 Tales of Women in Music.
The new and popular Rebel Girl's series now has the addition of a book on musical icons; inspirational women who have achieved success in this alluring industry, as a singer, songwriter or instrumentalist.
Juliette's portrait of Bjork is an electrifying illustration, with a spot-on likeness and animated composition.
The publisher says, Belt out pop anthems with Lizzo, bang on the drums with Nandi Bushell, and write country hits with Dolly Parton. The women in this book come from all around the world. They play different instruments, experiment with new sounds, and stand out in their genres. But one thing is true of them all: They rock!
More info on the book here.
NEW ARENA ARTIST – BEVERLEY CORALDEAN
We love Beverley’s bold and decorative line work integrating hand-drawn lettering and images seamlessly together.
Jacqueline Bissett/Emily in Paris
A book on the fictional character Emily Cooper is released with over sixty fashion illustrations by Jacqueline Bissett.
Hello Marine / Points
Marine was thrilled to be commissioned for the French edition cover of Sally Rooney’s Normal People, which perfectly showcases Hello Marine’s distinctive style.
Holly Maguire – Workman Publishing
Book Nerd is a celebration of the Bibliophile and is full of fun illustrations and anecdotes that should resonate with every avid reader. Holly made this little book with the wonderful Workman Publishing.
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