News: Talks and Exhibitions

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 invited to take over a whole floor of this wonderful shop on Carnaby Street. She has filled it with new work, including her Citymap prints and artwork from The Buildings That Made London (Bloomsbury). The show is on until Nov 25th so drop by if you’re in the area, it’s an awesome award-winning shop filled with beautiful […]

Kate Forrester was asked to collaborate with photographer, Charlie Clift on the photography exhibition Let’s Talk, a charity project aimed to raise awareness for mental health issues. Kate hand lettered people’s own experiences with mental health onto their faces. The charity has released a series of 17 portraits of regular people and some well known faces​ such as […]

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

We are delighted that both Josie Shenoy and Delia Adillon were both shortlisted for the 2018 World Illustration Awards. The 200 strong shortlist was drawn from a record of 3,300 entries from 75 countries, with the 2018 Awards attracting over 1,000 more entries than in 2017. We had a fantastic time at the awards ceremony at London’s […]

Last year, Laura Barrett had the pleasure of working with the lovely design team at Studioarc on the refurbishment of Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood. Laura was commissioned to create some beautiful and enchanting illustrations for a backdrop for an Interactive play area for children. Laura has brought her wonderful Illustrated characters from Alice in Wonderland, […]

Sarah McMenemy is honoured to be part of the wonderful Poster Girls Exhibition at the London Transport Museum! Poster Girls –  a century of art and design is a new exhibit that is open till January 2019 at the London Transport Museum. With over 150 posters on the display, the exhibition celebrates the work of […]

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  

The famous and much loved diplodocus -‘Dippy’ from the Natural History Museum is going on tour! Debbie Powell has been busy creating illustrations to advertise Dippy’s tour. You can see Debbie’s beautiful illustrations of Dippy and other creatures and scientific artefacts on posters promoting Dippy’s tour and follow the hashtag #DippyOnTour to follow his journey.

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 […]

It’s Nice That interviewed Jesús Sotés about his work, method and inspirations behind his illustrations. Jesús talks about his unique style and how he stays true to his artistic integrity whilst working to a brief. Allowing his quirky vision to be maintained “I think the best illustrators are those who are able to transfer the […]

We were delighted to attend the World Illustration Awards last night which included 2 of our talented artists in the shortlist! Andrew Davidson’s stunning black and white engraving for Tales of The Peculiar commissioned by Penguin Random House was shortlisted for the Professional Books category and Kate Forrester’s incredible mural for Hachette UK was shortlisted […]

It’s Nice That interviewed Jesús Sotés about his work, method and inspirations behind his illustrations. Jesús talks about his unique style and how he stays true to his artistic integrity whilst working to a brief. Allowing his quirky vision to be maintained “I think the best illustrators are those who are able to transfer the most […]

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.  

Matthew Cook shared his experience of being the Times Official War Artist during the Gulf War at a guided tour of the War Paint exhibition at The National Army Museum in Chelsea, London. Matthew has been to the front line as a War Artist a number of times and completed two tours of Afghanistan with the Territorial […]

Launching at Top Drawer this Autumn… Josie will be showing brand new work at her first major trade show this September at Top Drawer A/W 2016! Josie will be showing her own greeting card and art print ranges available to trade, and commissioned work from selected clients. Previously unseen work, such as the new delicately foiled animal greeting cards, luxury […]

Laurindo Feliciano’s wonderful work was awarded a prestigious AOI award in 2014, and is now on show at the Illustrative Annual YIA Exhibition at Direktorenhaus in Berlin. Art work by new talent and professional illustrators from around the world have been selected to show their original works at this prestigious event. Medals and Certificates are presented […]

Visit Debbie Powell’s studio and see what goes on in the studios of the artists of 118 Stanstead! The open studio weekend will take place on the 28th/29th November. Debbie and other resident artists will open their workspace up to the public and be selling artwork.  

The Art of Ping Pong 2015 is on display at KK Outlet in Hoxton Square. The exhibition shows a collection of wonderfully illustrated ping pong bats, which will be auctioned to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Amongst the collection was a wonderful ping pong paddle illustrated with a stunning design by Kate Forrester. […]