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Pin It Books we like, by people we like Read for pleasure, for inspiration or just to look at the pretty pictures..its all good. Its all learning & growing. Just My Type: A Book About Fonts £6.89 Brand New Item, Fast Dispatch Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines (Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines) £29.74 Print & Pattern £12.76 Print & Pattern 2 £13.96 Bauhaus... Read More
CREATIVES INC @ NEW DESIGNERS
Pin It Creatives will be one of the companies on hand at New Designers Part I & II, advising on portfolio presentation. Looking forward to meeting the future faces of creativity. We will be there on Friday 29th June between 1 and 6pm, and FRIDAY 6th JULY between 1 and 6 pm supporting ARTSTHREAD – The website supporting Art & Design Graduates, free to upload your portfolio. DO IT NOW!! New Designers 2011 – Press Quotes: New... Read More
Artist Profile: Mat Miller
Pin It Hi, my name is Mat. I’m an illustrator and designer from the UK working in the realms of vector illustration, photo montage/manipulation and mixed media. My work is influenced by contemporary graffiti and lowbrow art along with many things from the natural world. I would define my work as mixed media since I use a great variety of techniques to bring the final image together. These include sketches both in graphite and ink, watercolour... Read More
Artist Profile: Ed J Brown
Pin It Ed J Brown is a freelance illustrator from the Midlands but is now based in Manchester, England. He is very passionate about drawing and exploring. Ed’s work takes its aesthetic cue from screen printing, he likes to create eye catching images using bold, limited colour palettes and adding lots of hand made texture. He works both digitally and also paints using acrylic. Always available for all work, editorial, commissions, exhibitions... Read More
Artist Profile: Lauren Hom
Pin It Lauren Hom is a designer and illustrator based in New York City. Some of her favorite things include: tiny paint brushes, tangerine nail polish and peanut butter straight from the jar. Born and raised in sunny Southern California, she spent her afternoons cluttering the sidewalk with chalk drawings of flowers, puppies, and other adorable crap. From the age of three, she knew she wanted to be some kind of artist. She moved to New York City... Read More
Artist Profile: Emmeline Pidgen
Pin It The Garden By Emmeline Emmeline is a young freelance illustrator based in the UK, who graduated in 2010 from University College Falmouth. Her work focuses on character and emotion whilst paying great attention to colour and shape in her illustrations. Emmeline is never without a sketchbook and pencil, ready to draw when inspiration strikes. Other Notes: Was shortlisted for a ‘Mythic Coastline’ children’s book illustration... Read More
Artist Profile: Alison Fairbairn
Pin It Illustrator Alison Fairbairn creates quirky and cute images with a sense of fun and whimsical feel. She is from London but her half-Japanese background has been an influence on her style of work, growing up with manga and being inspired by the colours and lines of Japanese art and cartoons. She is a largely self-taught artist so loves to experiment with different techniques including digital and watercolour. However, she is always drawn... Read More
Artist Profile: Sarah Anne Fielding
Pin It I’m an Illustrator/Designer who wants to fill this grumpy world with a bit more HAPPY. My artwork is available for licensing and I’m available for Freelance Work and Commissions! I’m lucky enough to have worked with a wide variety of clients from lovely individuals wanting a special illustration to designing for PriceWaterhouse Coopers and Transport for London. Send me an email with details of what you have in mind and... Read More
Artist Profile: Ria Dastidar
Pin It Ria Dastidar – aka Uberpup makes playful, surreal colorful illustrations often featuring her own character creations. The illustrations produced are chaotic in style and unrestrained. Influences include, satirical comedy, Indian textiles, and day-glo cartoon shows. Ria lives and works in London, producing illustrations for animation, textiles, print and licensing. Recent clients include British Airways, Aerial 7, Wikia, and The NHS. ... Read More
Artist Profile: Ashley Percival
Pin It My name is Ashley Percival and I’m a freelance illustrator from the UK. Since graduating from Falmouth University I have had my designs licensed by Urban Outfitters and Forever 21 for T-shirts. I have had my work licensed by other companies such as Iphone and been featured in magazines including Uppercase and Lamono. My artwork is suitable for all ages it has been described as unique, fun, whimsical, and quirky. I get most of my... Read More
Artist Profile: Benjamin Youd
Pin It I like to present a slanted view on reality through the juxtaposition of odd elements and obscure colours. The craft of what I do is close to my heart, so I love to meticulously illustrate life through the medium of a pen. A continuous line is consistent throughout my work, and adds an often unpredictable dimension to the finished piece. ... Read More
Artist Profile: Emma Rees
Pin It I am an Illustrator currently residing in the city of Derby. I love and live for illustration and like to challenge the way in which illustration can be made. I love creating textile pieces, painting, drawing, experimenting. I like to create a sense of place and a menagerie of characters. ... Read More
Artist Profile: David Ryan Robinson
Pin It David Ryan Robinson is a UK based illustrator who has been working as freelance in Manchester for a couple of years, working with a variety of different companies which include The Guardian, Becks Beer, the BBC, TBA Magazine, Sports Relief and he has illustrated the latest album by Allie Moss, Late Bloomer. He works with pen and ink, which is then scanned in and coloured digitally. David Ryan Robinson attended the University of Salford,... Read More
Artist Profile: Calico Melton
Pin It Since graduating in 2010, Calico has gained a commercial awareness whilst still balancing a creative and sensitive approach to her intricate illustrations. Inspired by childrens books, in composition as well as image, Calico builds images in a way that combines analogue and digital techniques. But in short: Colour, compostition, and cuteness is what really counts. ... Read More
Artist Profile: Rebecca Marshall
Pin It Rebecca is a doodler extraordinaire and says what she feels through observations & experiences in her very own style of creative writing. Whether it be her own words or from films & lyrics – its all out there in big felt tip pen! She lives up North somewhere! Her personal philosophy is as follows: I love the alphabet and would marry it if I could. I believe in niceness and the general good. You can’t beat a good set... Read More
Artist Profile: Sarah Fiorenza
Pin It I always loved writing , drawing and making things from a young age. I learnt how to sew from my mum who always made stuff for us growing up and took lots of creative inspiration from her grandmother who was a keen crafter, writer and ceramic painter. I studied Silversmithing and jewellery and worked as a fashion jewellery designer before turning my hand to teaching and writing. I love creating patterns especially for the children’s... Read More
Artist Profile: Amy Bradley
Pin It Amy offers illustrations and design work for greeting cards, children’s books and general publishing. Her work is hand drawn making use of digital techniques to create colourful illustrations. She loves to add spots, dots, strips and patterns to her work and you will often find the use of collage and ink. Amy’s signature style is quirky, fun, decorative and energetic mixed with a unique and sophisticated colour palette. Amy’s... Read More
Artist profile: Carlos Patino
Pin It Carlos Patino is a Colombian born but living in New Zealand (Aotearoa). Carlos is a graduated industrial designer, self taught illustrator/artist, and works as graphic designer. His illustrations and artwork have made the pages of some books and websites around the world and recently his skateboard artwork has been featured in the recent Rockport book Inside the World of Board Graphics. A passion for childish art and children’s illustrations... Read More
Artist Profile: Porque Llueve
Pin It “I´m a graphic designer and illustrator born in Patagonia, yes, far away … near the end of the world ! I graduated in 2004 with a degree in graphic design, between 2006 and 2011 i have been studing children’s illustration. I currently live and work in Buenos Aires as a freelance designer for different companies with a focus on developing infantile projects. My work has a profile reminiscent of the playful, the infant... Read More
Artist Profile: Carmen Mok
Pin It My name is Carmen Mok, a self-taught illustrator currently live in Niagara Falls, Canada. I landed my first commissioned assignment in 2008 and became a full-time illustrator in 2010. Since then my works have been published in different magazines across Canada and USA, and have published and sold over 100 of my designs as greetings cards to retailers from USA, Canada and UK . On top of my creative skill, my other skill such as Day Dreaming Meeting... Read More
Artist Profile: Holly Blackman
Pin It Holly is currently illustrating in Brighton after graduating from University College Falmouth with a BA (Hons) Illustration. Holly enjoys working with splashes fo ink, blobs of paint and hints of pencil. She likes brown paper packages tied up with string, wonky buildings, animals wearing hats and monicals, rum and raison ice cream, over heard conversations, Ella Fitzgerald, beards and moustaches, marmite, pigs, skiing, beans on toast, drawings... Read More
Artist profile: Rachel Gresham
Pin It I am based in Nashville, Tennessee, and create patterns for homewares, stationery, and interiors. I have a background in Fine art, my experience is in painting and printmaking. In 2011, I shifted my focus to design, and am now happily creating new work into the wee hours of most any morning. I love to create bold, vibrant images inspired by the great outdoors, old children’s books, and a good cup of coffee. I love collaborating and... Read More
Artist Profile: Marcia Copeland
Pin It I am a San Francisco graphic designer, textile designer and illustrator with a love for creating colorful designs and patterns that pop! My styles range from retro modern, cutesy, floral, exotic and trendy. After many years of working as a graphic designer for a mostly corporate client base, I started designing retro modern greeting cards as a creative outlet. In 2003 I began selling my collection to Los Angeles and San Francisco boutiques.... Read More
Artist Profile: Emma Barratt
Pin It Curently working in London as a graphic designer/illustrator. Emma’s Outlook: I like veggie sushi, Russian dolls, samurai types, olives (esp the black ones), hot spicy foods, the smell of tar, old cars, flossing, my hands, tattoos, teapots, daydreaming, impulsiveness, felt, escaping London, snow, my own company, potato cakes, cheese and beans, jelly belly beans, mountains, Austria, imagination, kitsch and kawaii, milky tea, Japanese... Read More
Creatives Inc Studio Artwork
Pin It Creatives Inc not only works with great independent artists, we also design our own work inhouse for any project required. We have great ideas [we did Queen for a Day back in 2007], and continue to develop designs that are individually placed for your company. We can design for any medium, and are able to create complete lines for apparel to Kitchenware. We also buy in artwork to which we own the copyright and which we can reproduce for... Read More
Artist Profile: Jennifer Moules
Pin It Jen Moules graduated from the Arts University College at Bournemouth in July 2011 with a BA (Hons) in Textile Design, specialising in interior textiles, wallpaper and giftware. Originally from Somerset Jen now works from her studio in Dorset and draws inspiration from her surroundings. She has a passion for nature and wildlife which is reflected in both her textile design and illustrative work. Jen’s current portfolio of work exhibits... Read More
Artist Profile: Yenty Jap
Pin It Yenty Jap is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator that currently based in Indonesia, loves to travel and took her education with Advance Diploma in Malaysia and graduated with Bachelor of Graphic Design in New Zealand. Although she still works in the graphic industry, she puts more focus on her illustration work. Her greatest influences are Hayao Miyazaki and Norman Rockwell. Her works now are range from pattern design, card design, wall... Read More
Artist Profile: Janine Allies
Pin It Janine graduated in 2010 from Sheffield Hallam University with a degree in Architecture. She has always had a passion for art and architecture and loves to paint and draw whenever she can. Since moving to London she has enjoyed spending weekends exploring. Visiting London’s landmarks and great architecture inspired her to create this set of images. These illustrations all have trees in the foreground of the buildings to show the green... Read More
Artist Profile: Amandine Noyé
Pin It I’m a French born illustrator and printmaker with a background of fashion design based in London. I was raised in the lovely Champagne region in France before moving to Paris for my studies in art and fashion. I’m a very curious person, my inspiration can come from everything as I pay attention to all the details around me. I even used to see prints where there is none. So the nature and my world travels are also an infinite... Read More
Artist profile: Tanya St Leger
Pin It I produce mixed-media work, which consists of free machine-stitched drawings on discarded rubbish which is cut through to expose a photo beneath. My work is strongly based on the idea that we are so conditioned to seeing rubbish on streets and in our cities that we don’t even notice it anymore. I see myself continuing to work with this theme and creating more pieces for exhibitons. Although my work has a strong message, it has the potential... Read More
Artist Profile: Dee Raynor
Pin It Hi Im Dee! I’m a designer and illustrator based in Nottingham. I enjoy working with traditional media, drawing and tinkering with Photoshop and Illustrator. Inspiration and interests vary from doodles, anything handmade or vintage, handwriting, photography, films, a variation of music, random conversation, Alison Carmichael, Orla Kiely, and people in general to coffee, and wandering. I’m now finishing the second year of my... Read More
CREATIVES INC: DIAL@PG LIVE 29-30 MAY 2012
Pin It Progressive Greetings Live, the only trade show dedicated to greeting cards will, for the first time at its 2012 show, incorporate ‘DIAL@PG Live’ – a section for Design, Image & Art Licensing companies. In addition, debuting at this fourth PG Live will be an Artists’ Quarter, where individual artists and designers will be able to showcase their work. CREATIVES INC will be showcasing their collective of artists work and invite... Read More
