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We’re continuing our look at some of the amazing book projects our artists have recently worked on and in our video series The Artworks Interviews, we’ll be hearing about these projects from the voices of the illustrators, the people behind the pencils. This week we spoke to Hannah Bailey, illustrator of Explore! America’s National Parks, […]

This week we have been celebrating some of the incredible book projects our artists have recently worked on, to coincide with Bologna Childrens Book Festival’s online events. The festival may be over but we intend to continue highlighting the fantastic illustration created for books and gaining some insight from the illustrators themselves. In The Artworks […]

Katie Ponder has collaborated with the brilliant art team at DK again, to work on another illustrated book of myths. Norse Myths is the latest book of epic stories, answering every question a young curious mind might have on the various Gods and Goddesses of the Vikings. Following the same format as the previous instalment Greek Myths, […]

Nic Jones is our resident Artcook this week, and she’s providing the perfect snack to accompany a tea break; Gingernuts! Nic Jones’s Gingernuts 4 oz. self raising flour (110g) 1 slightly rounded teaspoon of ground ginger 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 1/2 oz. granulated sugar (40g) 2 oz. margarine (50g) 2 oz (or 2 […]

What a week it’s been for Startworks artist Greg McIndoe (AKA Headless Greg)! Greg was invited to chat on the latest Creative Boom Podcast , where he discusses starting his own business,  social media, and the importance of recognising and reconciling struggle. It’s a really candid and thoughtful interview and definitely something we would recommend listening […]

Kate Forrester has created an incredible celebratory image for the South American market of Fasenra, an Asthma medication. Approached by McCann New York, the campaign was called “Se lava en la sagre” or “It runs in the blood”, celebrating Latin America. Emulating the intricate woven textiles of the regions that tell the stories of families […]

Dalia Adillon has put the finishing touches on “Cities of the World”, a childrens’ book that features 30 illustrated cities across the world, focusing on the distinctive cultures, customs and ways of living found in each. Commissioned by Korean publisher Yewon Media, Dalia’s vibrant illustrations act as mini-maps, with each city shining in its own […]

Lizzie King has been commissioned by Sister London & Carnaby to inject a little bit of colour into the windows of Soho as shops start to reopen. Armed with Posca’s and her ladder, Lizzie’s window drawings are a celebration of all things eco in and around the area that the general public might not be […]

In this weeks edition of The Artcooks, Lindsey Spinks has swapped a pencil for a serving spoons and shared a recipe for her best broccoli soup! Lindsey Spinks Best Broccoli Soup 1 red onion, finely diced 1 tsp garlic oil 1 large potato, diced 1 vegetable stock cube in 1.2Litre Water 400g broccoli, chopped into […]

Dawn Cooper has illustrated 10 pollinator-friendly plants to include in your gardens this spring and summer as part of Candide’s Festival of Flowers; an online floral takeover celebrating people, pollinators and plants! Dawn also illustrated the branding of the festival itself, a beautiful Dawn Cooper floral fiesta! “I love drawing plants most of all, so […]

Kate Forrester was approached by Disney to design the cover artwork for their latest worldwide release as part of “The Ultimate Princess” campaign. The project brought together authors and illustrators from around the world to create 14 new inspiring stories about the iconic Disney princesses. Wanting the cover to be typographic, with a central dominant […]

We are amazed by the work of Harry Goldhawk in “The Cycling Revolution”; a celebration of cycling and its origins published by Michael O’Mara. The book features 60 lessons about cycling, each one beautifully illustrated by Harry. Written by Patrick Field. the book covers everything from maintenance to etiquette and technique. Harry’s beautifully atmospheric illustrations […]

Lucy Davey has illustrated three storybooks for children, collaborating with US based health company Abbot and design agency Attention Global, as part of a campaign to raise awareness of Diabetes. The books feature main character’s designed by Lucy; Billy, Riley and the soon to be revealed Marina, all learning to adjust to life with Diabetes; […]

Time for another round of The Artcooks! Putting on the chef hat this week is illustrator and hand-lettering master Kate Forrester, who has a super simple recipe for Sicilian Lemon Pasta; Kate Forrester’s Sicilian Lemon Pasta Spaghetti Extra virgin olive oil Parmesan Lemon juice & zest Salt & Pepper Handful of fresh basil Method Cook Spaghetti […]

Hannah Bailey has illustrated the gardening feature for the Wildlife Trusts companion, bringing her beautiful washes of painterly texture to six consecutive issues! This most recent feature is top tips for planting! The spread plays to Hannah’s strengths and love of drawing vegetable gardens and allotments, “…they have a wonderful aesthetic. Everything planted in straight […]