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Mary Woodin’s follow-up to her first ten-step drawing book “Flowers” has arrived! “10 Step Drawing: Nature” aims to provide readers with clear and simple instructions on how to reproduce Mary’s beautiful pencil drawings. The challenge with working on books like these, Mary says, is being “…able to break each subject down into logical and progressive […]

Maren Schabhüser has contributed some illustrations to the new issue of the bi-annual “Be Green” special of the German magazine “Brigitte”. In her instantly recognisable paper craft style, Maren has created brightly coloured scenes to illustrate four different sections; Knowledge, Lend a hand, Dive down and Make it pretty. Maren described working with “Brigitte” as straightforward; […]

Holly Maguire’s illustrations are bursting at the seams with all the vibrancy and colour of Spring in full bloom; both the subject matter she chooses and her techniques reflect the influence of and an appreciation for, nature. Her hand painted gouache illustrations show brightly coloured characters surrounded by curling leaves, happy pets and sometimes, even […]

Daniel Long’s digital illustrations are the work of a true pro; their beauty lies in all the subtle details and finishes that don’t make themselves too known, but help to elevate an already impressive image. Whether it’s a subtle texture that softens a block of colour or the body language of a portrait that draws […]

  The trailer for Lucy Rose Cartwright’s new book “Wild City” starts off with a city townhouse, revealed to be surrounded by all kinds of flora and fauna, some expected, but some… definitely unexpected! Flamingoes?! These are the kind of reveals and unexpected communities we can expect to find in “Wild City”, an exploration of […]

Dawn Cooper was asked by BBC Wildlife Magazine to create an illustration teeming with life to accompany an article that delves into the history of hedgerows. Excited to help illustrate their importance, Dawn set about making an image that looked wild and abundant, a time-consuming task but ultimately very satisfying! The other challenge Dawn faced […]

  Rachael Saunders has illustrated the debut picture book by author Patricia Forde; an epic tale of love, loss, reunion and adventure on the high seas, told through the friendship of a girl and her dog, Fidget. Rachael describes how, like Fidget, she also went on an adventure with this project, striving to Along with […]

Rounding off this edition of Meet the Artists is Harry Goldhawk, an illustrator and motion artist whose work captures tranquil atmospheres, and the subtle movement through them. Harry joined the Artworks in October 2019, working with an impressive list of publishers (Penguin Random House, Macmillan Publishing, Michael O’Mara Books…) as well as founding the beautifully […]

Kate Forrester has been with The Artworks for 12 years, bringing her beautiful synthesis of unique hand lettering and satisfyingly detailed illustration. Kate’s versatile approach has seen her gain recognition all over the world working with clients from locations like London, Madrid and the Middle East; her typography is tailor designed to suit specific briefs, […]

Tapas Magazine is one of the most relevant publications about gastronomy, so it’s no mean feat that this is the second time Jesús Sotés has been asked to create artwork to accompany an article about the concept of culinary luxury that we live with currently, emphasising natural and seasonal products as well as simple, authentic food. […]

Sarah McMenemy has created a new series of  gouache and collaged paintings, celebrating the landscapes that make up childhood holidays to the seaside. The paintings focus on the north Norfolk area; Cromer, Wells-next-the-sea and other seaside towns, the kinds of places Sarah spent time in as a child, “I have become a keen sea swimmer […]

Lucy Davey was approached by Strømme Throndsen to create front and back pack designs for two new, exciting varieties of oatmeal cookies. Perfect for “families with kids that are going out and enjoying the beautiful Norwegian nature”, the designs reflect both the flora and fauna of the landscape. Lucy worked alongside Strømme Throndsen to come […]

To finish off our next round of ‘Meet The Artists’, we will be chatting to the extremely talented Aurelia Lange! Based in Berlin, Aurelia has been with the Artworks since 2015 and is well known for her energetic use of ink, colour and playful animations. “I have been lucky to work on many really wonderful […]

Debbie Powell has been with the Artworks since 2007, joining as part of our ‘Startworks’ programme just after graduating university! Debbie’s love for pattern and print has meant she’s worked with a range of clients including; Marks and Spencer, Galison stationery, Carluccio’s, Penguin, Tesco, Orion Publishing, Jamie Oliver, Walker Books, Reader’s Digest, The Independent “Over the years […]

Alexander Beuge or ‘Beugism’, is one of the most recent artists to join The Artworks! Based in East London, Beugism is a digital Illustrator with a love for character, colour and humour. He has worked with clients such as The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, BBC, Visa, Facebook, Red Bull and Nobrow Press. We had […]