Posts Tagged ‘WOW’
WOW – Illustrator Holly Wales
Life is short. The art is long. Don’t demand results of any kind too quickly. Holly Wales, 2013 Illustrator Studied: BA Graphic Design, Southampton Solent University, Southampton UK Holly Wales is an illustrator based in London, UK. Her work explores a variety of subject matter and is predominantly drawing-based. She works with multiple layers of [...]
WOW – Illustrator and Potter Scott Garrett
KEEP GOING. If you believe you can do it, you eventually will. Persistence is a key part of being an illustrator. Scott Garrett Illustrator and Potter Studied: Illustration BA at Kingston University Scott has worked non-stop as a freelance illustrator since he graduated 19 years ago, working with a wide variety of clients over this [...]
WOW – Illustrator & Printmaker Lorna Scobie
It doesn’t have to take 60 million years to create a killer piece of work. Lorna Scobie Illustrator and Printmaker Studied: BA Illustration and Animation at Kingston In 2012 Lorna was selected by ‘It’s Nice That’ as one of the top twelve design graduates in the country, and has since been illustrating freelance for a [...]
WOW – Printmaker & Designer Jane Ormes
Never keep glue in your handbag. Jane Ormes, 2013 Printmaker and Designer Studied: Surface Pattern Design at De Montfort University Jane has spent the last 26 years as a freelance designer. Her clients include Ikea, Marks and Spencer and ArtPress. She re-discovered screenprinting 7 years ago and hasn’t looked back since. She has exhibited in many galleries [...]
WOW – illustrator Josh Cochran
Always better to over work it, do too many pieces, show up too early, rip your paper because you drew too many lines, then to do anything halfway. Josh Cochran, 2013 Illustrator Studied: Art Center College of Design, Pasadena California Josh Cochran grew up in Taiwan and the United States. He has worked for many [...]
WOW – Artist & Illustrator Leif Low-beer Parsons
Just do it, choose something that seems interesting and fun and get on it… Once you get that down then follow up with: If there were no rules or compromises what is the very best possible thing I can make / do? (then go back to step one, etc…) Leif Low-beer Parsons, 2013 Artist and [...]
WOW – Studio Peskimo
Create what you enjoy If you’re stuck for ideas, walk it out. Fresh air can do wonders, we go out for a walk around Bristol harbour and brainstorm as we go, it never fails! Jodie and David of Peskimo, 2013 Illustrators Peskimo is Jodie and David and they live in sunny Bristol in the south [...]
WOW – Artist & Designer Kyle Bean
Stay curious! Kyle Bean, 2013 Artist and Designer Kyle Bean is an Artist and Designer from Brighton specialising in hand made models, sets and tactile illustrations. Since graduating from a degree in Illustration from the University of Brighton in 2009 he has worked for a diverse range of clients on various projects. Kyle has created [...]
WOW – Graphic Artist Marion Deuchars
Remember to take time away from your desk or screen for R&D. It’s so easy to sit there and pretend you are working. New ideas come from experience; seeing an exhibition, taking a walk with your camera, doing something out of your comfort zone. Learn something new, no matter what it is, it will enhance [...]
WOW – Illustrator Anthony Atkinson
A piece of advice that I wish someone had told me when I started? I guess it would have to be to not think too much about your work – just get on and do it! Even now I waste way too much time thinking – I could be so much more productive! Anthony Atkinson, [...]
WOW – Illustrator & Graphic Designer Adrian Johnson
Ideas never go out of fashion. Style does. Adrian Johnson, 2013 Illustrator and graphic designer Studied : Kingston University, graduating in 1997 Illustrating for 16 years. Over the years, Liverpool born Adrian Johnson has developed a unique and strongly identifiable body of work. His trademark economical, highly crafted, graphic work is constantly evolving, whilst always [...]
WOW – Art Director Sean Garrehy
Work will be rejected; it happens, it hurts. If it didn’t, you’re in the wrong profession. Sean Garrehy Art Director Little, Brown Book Group Sean studied Graphic Design in Southampton and worked for various agencies before falling in to cover design. He is the Art Director at Little, Brown Book Group where he’s worked for [...]
WOW – Supermundane
Never underestimate the power of the obvious. Not what is expected, but the things people trample past to get to obscurity. Sometimes the best ideas are staring you in the face! Supermundane (Rob Lowe) Artist, designer, illustrator, typographer and writer. Studied: HND Graphic Communication Cleveland College of Art Supermundane is Rob Lowe, born in the [...]
WOW – Studio Owner Anders Arhoj
It’s kind of self evident. But don’t read too many design blogs. They will give you bad self esteem. Go to a museum instead and take fresh inspiration from the abundance of history. That way you’re more likely to discover something original, and it will bring excitement into your work instead of looking over other [...]
12 WOWs from 2012
The Enquiry Desk would like to thank all those who imparted their wisdom in 2012. Look out for more WOWs starting in January 2013. For now, here’s a selection from this year’s Words of Wisdom: Be the black sheep! Don’t take roads already taken, make your own paths. Nicholas Dawe 2012 Founder and Agent, Folio [...]
WOW – Illustrator Tom Frost
Make sure you leave the house/studio during the day. Take yourself off to a cafe or a park. Go for a ramble in the woods. There is nothing worse than having a full day working and finding the front door still locked in the evening! Tom Frost 2012 Illustrator Tom Frost studied illustration at [...]
WOW – Artist and Illustrator Sam Chivers
Fight for your copyright! There are no real unions for creatives so if you’re not happy with a contract, contest it. These things are often negotiable. Sam Chivers Artist & Illustrator since 1998 Studied: BA Illustration at Portsmouth University Sam Chivers is a UK based Illustrator and print maker. Working with both digital and handmade [...]
WOW – Sara Morrissey Designer at Unlimited & Owner of Unlimited Editions
Keep looking. Keep listening. Keep asking. Keep learning. Keep evolving. Keep responding. Keep growing. Keep enjoying. Sara Morrissey 2012 Designer at Unlimited and owner of Unlimited Editions Sara is pictured in front of work by Imeus from his solo exhibition ‘Head to Toe’ at Unlimited Editions Studied BA Hons Illustration at Central St Martins, MA [...]
WOW – Graphic Artist Paul Farrell
The more you create the stronger you become – trial many products at the start, this does need an injection of capital but that way you will amass a credible portfolio, you will assess which are your strengths and which appeal to the buying public. Do not follow the herd, take and make your own [...]
WOW – Illustrator Owen Davey
The life of an illustrator can sometimes get a little isolated and lonely, but there’s nothing in the job description that says you have to work alone on a desk in an office space. Sometimes, it’s great to get out of the house and work somewhere else. I’ve created work on holiday in Prague, I’ve [...]
WOW – Illustrator and Principal Lecturer Jake Abrams
It’s sometimes a hard job, a full time job, just waiting for that dream client to get in touch. All that pacing up and down that studio, all that stress, all those fingernails bitten right down. You’ve sent out all those samples, made those chirpy calls but they are taking their time to really find [...]
WOW – Paper Illustrator and Artist Helen Musselwhite
“Don’t rest on your laurels” was written in one of my school reports once and it’s always lurking somewhere in my head. Helen Musselwhite 2012 Paper Illustrator and Artist Studied: OND/ HND Graphic Design and Illustration at Swindon School of Art For me, it all started with one of those bumper packs of felt tips. [...]
WOW – Advertising Art Director Tony Clements
Be yourself, be original, be different, be nice. When commissioning imagery for advertising I normally have a very strong idea of the sort of image that’s needed, that’s why it’s best to develop your own style and be unique. Also get with a good agent, as time is always an issue I would always search [...]
WOW – Alice Carter Owner of Boxbird Gallery
Don’t give up if a gallery says no to your work, what’s not right for one is perfect for another. Alice Carter 2012 Boxbird Gallery Owner Studied: Film BA Hons, University of Wales Alice Carter never set out to open an art gallery, but some how after completing a film degree, running a film studio, [...]