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Sam Fred Hinton has been creating some wonderful work recently which lends itself more towards editorial and textual work.  We took a moment to ask him a few questions about his working process and what inspires him. “I take inspiration from everyday life and my own surreal imagination. I’ll constantly write an idea down and […]

In 2018 the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund commissioned Sarah McMenemy to create Zoe and the Time Rabbit. This very special book was produced to help support the children of armed forces servicemen and women while their parents are away serving overseas. Typically, there are around 56,000 servicemen and women from the UK away at […]

The Artworks is looking for a full-time agent to cover maternity leave starting from July 2019 for 9 months or possibly more. Applications by 31st March, please send your CV to lucy@theartworksinc.com 

How exciting that Lucy Rose Cartwright has illustrated her first ever children’s book When the Stars Come Out. This beautiful title takes you on a journey exploring the magical realm that is our universe at night. It discovers how different habitats come alive when the sun sets and lets you meet the animals that live within them. It also […]

Rachael Saunders has once again come up with two beautiful illustrations for Radley of London. We love the playfulness of both designs which are enhanced by the craftsmanship which has gone into the bags. The Party Bus Bag features Radley driving a classic red London bus with his Scottie dog friends, peering out to see the sights […]

Laurindo Feliciano has created these beautiful digital illustrations for the book cover of Silver Shoals by Charles Rangeley-Wilson.  Silver Shoals is a detailed journey throughout the British Isles tracing the histories, living and past, of our most iconic fish – cod, carp, eels, salmon and herring. Commissioned book by Penguin Books and published under the […]

How exciting that Rachael Saunders has illustrated her debut picture book, Boom! Bang! Royal Meringue!  Authored by Sally Doran this vivid picture book is about a princess who is almost perfect until she has to learn to share the best cake ever! The lessons and magic of the story are brought to life through Rachael’s humorous […]

Laurindo Feliciano was commissioned by The Victoria & Albert Museum, to refresh the visual identity for their families programme. As part of the programme the V&A host workshops and events that encourage children and adults to take part in creative and fun activities that explore the museum’s vast collection. Laurindo was asked to work on […]

Josie Shenoy was recently asked to illustrate the cover for this inspiring anthology of the best of Scottish poetry to enjoy all year round! A Year of Scottish Poems is a glorious collection of powerful, thoughtful and uplifting poems compiled by Gaby Morgan. Reflecting the changing seasons, landscape and history of Scotland and her people […]

Suffolk based artist, Mary Woodin recently visited family in Peckham, South East London and was inspired to create a series of illustrations of the shop fronts on Bellenden Rd. We love how Mary has captured the essence and atmosphere of the area in her unique style. Painted with watercolours these beautifully detailed images show a new direction in […]

We are delighted Dàlia Adillon has been selected for the prestigious 3×3 Magazine Annual. Her cover design for the Worlds Apart, Fabian Review and her book cover for Pride and Prejudice, Alma Editorial were both included in the Winners & Honourable Mentions category. Published in the United States, 3×3 is the first publication devoted entirely to the art of contemporary […]

We recently spotted Debbie Powell’s lovely murals at the Wondertree Resturant, Heathrow airport, London. Debbie was commissioned back in 2013 to create large murals of jungle leaves and vines, as well as world maps to fill the restaurant space. The illustrations also appeared on coffee mugs and menus. So nice to see the work still looking […]

Mary Woodin was commissioned by Quarto to illustrate this beautiful guide to drawing flowers from around the world. Featuring illustrated tutorials for drawing 75 irresistible flowers from exotic wildflowers to aquatic flora, garden posies and beautiful succulents every image is fun and easy to replicate in ten simple steps using just a pen and paper. […]

Mix and Match: Farm Animals, published by Walker Books, is the newest addition to the Baby Walker range and is perfect for little ones who love animals. Both stylish and interactive this book within a book introduces children to farm animals and their noises and the mix-and-match game makes learning fun. Rachael Saunders has previously worked with Walker […]

What a year we have had at the Artworks! Our illustrators have worked on so many exciting projects, with such a range of clients and as ever we are thrilled to be working with such talented and dedicated artists. Highlights of the year have included Rob Ball’s work for HBO’s Game of Thrones and Andrew Davidson’s […]