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Laurindo Feliciano has illustrated a poster for the Burgundy based theatre company, La Compagnie Des Gens. Initially having all their summer shows cancelled due to Coronavirus, the company got the go ahead from the French government to organise a summer show outdoors. Wanting to quickly get the word out they commissioned Laurindo, who was able […]

Dàlia Adillon was recently commissioned by Mossen Cinto Verdaguer School in Barcelona to paint a playful and colourful mural that captured the themes of childhood, reading and diversity. Dàlia started the project as she does normally, working on a colourful pencil drawing. “The first thing I did was to work on a colour sketch, in […]

The wait for the next Book of Dust installment is finally over! Philip Pullman’s newest novel makes the reader question their understanding of the world they live in, whilst delving deep into the next stage of Lyra’s epic adventure. The cover was illustrated – once again – by the endlessly talented Chris Wormell. Chris has […]

Laura Barrett was commissioned by Vintage Books to illustrate the cover for Lucy Mangan’s memoir of childhood reading Bookworm and was delighted when the publisher chose to keep the hardback cover design for the paperback release. To celebrate the publication of the paperback, Vintage asked her to collaborate with Owl Bookshop in Kentish Town to create a […]

Sarah McMenemy was invited to create a series of illustrations for the new Cambridge North development which aims to create a thriving, sustainable community beside the Cambridge North railway station. Sarah is well known for her beautiful architectural drawings, painted murals and book illustrations; and was asked asked to paint the hoardings which are designed by […]

The Artworks really enjoy being able to support new talent through visiting students on Illustration and Foundation courses and giving talks about the industry, The agency itself and our wonderful artists. Recently Alex was asked to speak at Long Road Sixth form college in Cambridge on their Art Foundation course. As part of the experience, […]

Debbie Powell’s wonderful Illustrations for Dippy on Tour have been brought to life online. Follow Dippy on his adventures across the UK with the Natural History Museum. More Information about Dippy’s Tour can be found here – nhm.ac.uk/dippyontour  

Jesús Sotes wonderful Illustrations for ‘The Masquerade Mixed by Claptone’. Jesús has definitely captured the world of wonders created by Claptone’s music – engaging our imaginations and welcoming us to the world of ‘The Masquerade’  

Lindsey Spinks wonderfully illustrated the windows for Design Agency Williams Murray Hamm depicting a Christmassy Dickensian style window scene. Complete with snow filled window panes, a small nod to the current snowy weather we have been experiencing here in England!

Glyndebourne hosted Katie Ponder at the opening evening of their Tour exhibition. The exhibition featured artwork from artists from all over the world who were inspired by the theme of Glyndebourne’s on tour opera productions. Katie’s beautiful Illustration explores the theme of deception using masks as a symbol for deception and a play on the idea of the theatre […]

Sarah McMenemy will be exhibiting her stunning new oil paintings of Norfolk  and works on paper and print of Hampstead Heath and Waterlow Park. Monday 16th October 6:30-9:00 at The Art Workers’ Guild The Master’s Room, 6 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N3AT    

Mary Woodin has been asked to serve up some food related paintings to coincide with the ever popular Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival which is happening at Snape in Suffolk this weekend. You can catch Mary’s delicious watercolours at the Maltings Gallery, Snape You can catch Mary’s delicious watercolours at the Maltings Gallery, Snape over […]

MARK IS is a shopping mall located in Minato Mirai , Yokohama, Japan. The image is for their 4th anniversary, so the main of the image is a birthday cake with a couple making the number ‘4’ with their bodies. MARK IS requested Debbie to decorate the cake with people who come to their shopping building and to put […]

Yo illo has been hosting free talks from professional illustrators for students and aspiring illustrators. Kate Forrester last week talked about her work developing her beautiful fonts and hand rendered type.  

Thank you for having us at the brilliant Harper Collins Summer party last week. Held in the stunning V&A gardens it was a great celebration for all the team at Harper Collins and the authors, illustrators and agents.

Sarah McMenemy was asked by World of Initials to work on a live painting event for Dulux at the Eco Build exhibition in London. Sarah used recycled paint by Dulux to create this gorgeous mural, complete with Herbet the Dulux dog!