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Lizzie King has collaborated with Submit to Love Studios; a home to a collective of self-taught artists who have survived brain injuries, on a t-shirt design that raises money for brain injury survivors across East London. Partnered with Sandra Lott, Lizzie immediately clicked with the bright colours and characters that populate Sandra’s work. Working over […]

Lucy Rose’s illustrations have a vintage, timeless appeal. Which is not to say that her images aren’t contemporary, but there is something in the softness of her line, the distressed textures and the muted colours that offers a nostalgic warmth. After being quickly picked up by The Artworks upon graduation, Lucy has worked for clients […]

Maren Schabhüser’s work is so satisfying to look at, it’s almost therapeutic. The intricacies and skill involved in creating her images are on full display, creating scenes with so much vibrance and life that it’s hard to believe they’re made out of paper. Working with clients like Malfly Gin, Maxi Magazine and Barbara Magazine, Maren’s […]

To celebrate the return to the screen of the BBC’s Springwatch, Dawn Cooper has illustrated the perfect bird watching guide for this weeks Radio Times; something to occupy yourself with on those daily exercise walks, adding in Dawn’s words, ” a little brightness into our lives at a less than usual time.” Working from Chris […]

Rachael Saunders is clearly a doer. Not only has she been using her time in lockdown to create draw along tutorials based on her illustrations, but she has also spent the time expanding her skillset; learning how to animate and bring her illustrations to life. Recognising that animation is becoming more desirable in the creative […]

Mary Woodin has contributed illustrations to revamp KeVita; who produce an extensive range of probiotic drinks, drinking vinegars and kombucha in a variety of fruity flavours. According to Mary, the timing of the project couldn’t have been more spot on; “I’d recently started brewing my own murky manifestations of kombucha at home, so was genuinely […]

The duo behind the design studio, Darling Clementine, are Ingrid Reithaug and Tonje Holand, two incredible artists who come together to create work that is rich in colour, steeped in design history and thoroughly individual while being the product of a collective mind. Starting out as their own stationary brand in 2006, Darling Clementine have […]

The stories James Weston Lewis tells within his illustrations are impressively detailed while remaining strikingly bold – they draw you in from afar with their distinctive limited colour palettes and reward closer inspection with concise narratives. It’s no wonder that James says if he wasn’t an illustrator, he’d be writing. James says that his grandparents […]

Aurelia Lange has been keeping busy through quarantine by revisiting her sketchbook and working her drawings into incredible oil paintings – portraits and scenes of a not so distant time when people themselves weren’t so distanced. The hallmarks of Aurelia’s illustrations are present in these paintings; confident, gestural marks that coalesce into figures and faces, […]

Sarah McMenemy has created assets and illustrations for a public information animation, helping to raise awareness about the widespread problem of Diabetes across the USA. Working closely with an animator, Sarah’s images grow and shrink as we enter the unseen world of our own bodies, giving us a glimpse into the way Diabetes works. Taking […]

Dalia Adilon has been busy working on a puzzle for Barcelona based puzzle and games specialists Londji, featuring an image that encapsulates the small town of Vic (coincidentally where Dalia was born, handy!). Capturing the feel of the town came down to representing its customs, traditions and its regional specific context; there are characters in […]

The illustrations of Rob Ball are that which you escape into. Like the greatest comic books, sci-fi films or fantasy novels, Rob’s work promises worlds that are brimming with dynamism, popping with colour and challenging the viewer to look deeper. It’s not surprising then, that Rob has been asked to illustrate covers and books related […]

There’s a wonderful specificity about Hannah Bailey’s illustrations, with her carefully developed process allowing her to bring accuracy and sophistication to her subjects. They are as much educational as they are beautiful. Hannahs work has naturally evolved from humble beginnings winning a Blue Peter badge for a comic strip competition! Perfectly combining naturalistic washes, scientific curiosity […]

Jesús Sotés was commisioned by Xauxa, a fair trade and organic chocolatier, to illustrate the packaging for their new range of vegan chocolate, ethically sourced from Peru. Jesús has captured the warm climates of Peru in his colour palettes, also evoking the richness of the chocolate inside. A single figure stands amongst the trees, surrounded […]

The Artworks is very excited to introduce you to our newest artist to join the family: Lizzie King. Hailing from Hackney, Lizzie’s tropical flavoured works evoke all the good feelings, bright colours and warmth of hazy summer parties! Working across a variety of mediums including; window painting, prop making, pinatas(!) and illustration, Lizzie can consistently […]

Catherine Pearson has created new signage for the pub, “The Theodore Bullfrog”, a Youngs pub located in Charing Cross. Working with art direction from the global creative agency John Knowles Ritchie, Catherine was challenged to create a “retro” yet modern artwork that would be harmonious with the elegant 1960’s architecture of the building itself. “Technically, what I […]

If you’re struggling for things to do at home that help keep the kids entertained, Rachel Saunders might have something for you! “Doodle with a Poodle” is a draw-along tutorial, where Rachel takes you through all the steps to recreate the Cat from her picture book with Sally Doran, “Boom! Bang! Royal Meringue!” Starting with […]

Amy Grimes’s illustrations are brimming with the human touch, her fluid landscapes are full of brightly coloured elements, soft textures and confidently made marks; reflecting the natural patterns found in her favourite subjects. Amy creates botanical motifs and leafy scenes that highlight the dense enclosures of the outdoors, while somehow giving every element of the […]

Laurindo Feliciano’s illustrations have a specific nostalgic quality to them. They don’t look at the past with rose tinted glasses, placing times gone by on a pedestal; but they do evoke an era of unprecedented quality and master craftsmanship. Laurindo’s work combines elements of digital painting and collage, utilising his impressive collection of vintage printed ephemera […]

Laura Barrett’s illustrated version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale “The Little Mermaid” has just been released in paperback, with words by the wonderful Geraldine McCaughrean and published by Orchard Books. To celebrate its release Laura has written a detailed behind-the-scenes about her process during this project over on Medium. In the article, Laura […]