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Folio illustration agency regularly works with clients to help them commission new illustrations. We work with a broad range of clients, from major international brands producing award-winning advertising campaigns, through magazines and newspapers requiring feature illustrations, to small-scale first-time illustration buyers.
Here will you find examples of our most recent projects - click on the images for larger versions.
Sky at Night Cover
Andy Watt front cover illustration.
To celebrate the 55th anniversary of The Sky at Night, Andy Watt was asked to create this supernova of a cover illustration for BBC Books, featuring the legendary Sir Patrick Moore partaking in his favourite of pastimes.
Bologna Children's Book Fair
Here are a few sneaky shots of Holly and Ryan preparing our artist's work, ahead of Holly's visit to the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
Front Cover
Rui Ricardo Front cover illustration for On Office Magazine.
Rui Ricardo has skilfully executed the brief for the front cover of this month's cover of On Office Magazine. The dreamy, hazy illustration is in keeping with his retro travel poster series, albeit one for the future!
New Signing - Ella Cohen
Ella Cohen joins Folio
We'd like everybody to say hello to Ella Cohen, Folio's newest signing. With her love for acid-hues, bold graphics and keen eye for capturing the human form she's going to be a sure-fire hit! Jump in and immerse yourself in her wonderful world of illustration!
Campaign
Nicola Meiring TFL Upgrade - Information Campaign
Please do not obstruct the doors. Nicola has created some really fantastic illustrations for a new TFL campaign. A simple graphic map to help explain the ongoing upgrade of the London transport system. Catch one across the tracks, nose down in a free paper or online now and follow the route to better travel for the capital. This train is now ready to depart.
Often imitated, never duplicated.
Jason Brooks ends his collaboration with Hed Kandi.
As his agents, Jason has asked us to relay this message from his Facebook page: "I just wanted you to be the first to know that, as of today, I am no longer working with Hed Kandi. Great to be a free agent again and an exciting year ahead ! Jason xxx". It's onwards and upwards for the inimitable Jason Brooks, and it most definitely will be an exciting year ahead. Here's a reminder of some of the beautiful ladies that Jason has created over the years for Hed Kandi. Enjoy, and beware of imitations!
AOI Agency Feature
Agency feature on the AOI website.
The lovely people over at the AOI have run an online feature on Folio's successes in 2011. Check it out at http://www.theaoi.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=344&Itemid=1
Rupert Murdoch
Andy Watt New Illustration
Folio's resident acerbic artist, Andy Watt, has created this caricature of everyone's favourite media-mogul, Rupert Murdoch.
New Signing - Laurie Stansfield
Laurie Stansfield Another amazing illustrator joins Folio!
It has been an excellent week here at Folio and we have another new signing for you to cast your eyes over, the wonderful Laurie Stansfield. Laurie is besotted with stories, animals and us, bizarre ol' human beings. Delighting both children and adults alike, Laurie's drawings are observant, whether it be an object, type or figure, she is constantly describing human communication and emotions. She creates images with pencils and paint from which textures blossom, these scribbles invite you to share her wealth of energy, enjoy!
New Signing - James Gilleard
James Gilleard Illustrator and animator extraordinaire joins the Folio lineup!
It is with great pleasure that we announce our latest signing, James Gilleard. Drawing influences from all things '50s, '60s and '70s - pulp comics, fashion, architecture, photography and music - James creates beautifully textured, digital illustrations and animations that transport the viewer back to a nostalgic, golden era. If you're after work with a retro feel and a keen eye for the comedy in the human form, then look no further!
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