I began drawing in childhood and never stopped. I have created illustrations for clients as diverse as The National Portrait Gallery, Gogglebox, The Guardian newspaper, Walker Books, BBC, Esquire, Mojo and many more.
I am illustrator of the Award Winning, New York Times Bestselling ‘Stories For Boys Who Dare To Be Different’ series of books by Ben Brooks.
‘Monsters - 100 Weird Creatures From Around the World’ by Sarah Banville and myself is my latest project, and is published by Wren and Rook.
I live in Kent by the sea with my partner and two children.
Projects
- Rooftop ConcertChristmas always makes me think of The Beatles. I don't know why. Anyway I made this for fun ages ago when Peter Jackson's film came out and I thought I'd make it available as a print. 'Rooftop Concert' signed limited edition of 100, unframed. On 315gsm watercolour paper at A1 size (59.4 x 84.1cm). Available in 2 beautiful colours: 'Let It Be Ombre' and 'For You Blue'. £100, plus £10 p&p. DM me to order. PayPal accepted. #beatles #print #limitededition #art #christmaspresent #rooftopconcert
- Monsters - 100 Weird Creatures From Around the WorldThis is a tour de force collection of monster stories, illustrated by myself and written by my partner Sarah Banville. Monsters 100 Weird Creatures from Around the World is published by Wren & Rook (Hachette Children’s Group) and is a large format non-fiction epic, capturing 100 of the world’s most wanted monsters for children and adults aged 9 and up. This book was created in the depths of lockdown after securing a publisher just as the pandemic was gaining ground. It was the best possible me
- Stories For Boys Who Dare To Be Different by Ben BrooksAn inspiring collection of 100 stories of famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, who went on to make the world a better place through compassion, generosity, and self-belief. International and New York Times Bestseller, and winner of the National Book Awards - Children's Book of the Year 2018. Followed up by Stories For Boys Who Dare To Be Different 2, and Stories For Kids Who Dare To Be Different, with another coming this year.
- National Portrait Gallery - Playful Portraits Activity BookRebels, Believers, and Dreamers! So excited to share a project for The National Portrait Gallery in London. An activity book for children in hospital, based around some of the wonderful sitters and their portraits in the gallery. There's games, drawing challenges, codes, things to cut out and make, all sorts of stuff! Massive thanks to Anna Linch my co-creator and everyone at the NPG.
Work history
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IllustratorWe Are Cognitive
- Folkestone, United KingdomFull Time
Visualiser artist for explainer videos. Developing narrative drawings from storyboards and roughs into fully polished, high quality illustrations, broken apart and ready for Aftereffects animation. Screen recording ‘live’ drawing for use in animation. Matching drawing styles to compliment existing artwork, subject matter, client and house style, as well as originating styles for new projects. Frame animation. Creating friendly and accessible character design. Clients included international businesses, government organisations, international charities and educational organisations.
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ColouristDark Horse Books
- Whitstable, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Adobe Photoshop
- Storyboarding
- Painting
- Character Design
- Colour Design
- Book Covers
- Book Illustration
- Portraits
Education
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BA HonsExeter College of Art & Design
- Exeter, United Kingdom
Fine Art - Painting 2:1
Awards
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Children's Book of the YearNational Book Awards
'Stories For Boys Who Dare to be Different' by Ben Brooks. Quercus, 2018