Jessica May Underwood
An English illustrator who journeyed from her Saint Martins training, back to her home, across America, got a little bit tangled there, and returned to London to refine her skills and make her name.
Jessica has an extensive client list, her illustrations utilised by editorial, installation and costume; her drawings predominantly known in fashion print for their delicate translation onto fabric.
Jessicas most recent clients include Topshop, Harrods, Rebecca Minkoff New York, House Of Holland and Marie Claire USA.
Her work is meticulously detailed, considered and darkly beautiful.
'Songs & Acoustic Sketches' features artwork by Jessica May Underwood.
Sam Chivers
Sam has been working as a commercial illustrator for ten years, his love of the printed image became clear when launching his self published comic/zine Apolcalypso which spurred him on to create the celebrated comic Headcase for which he enjoyed great acclaim and subsequent publication in the USA.
In 2002 Sam joined the illustration collective Magictorch where he worked with a variety of editorial and advertising clients including the BBC, Nokia, BBDO, New Scientist, Classic Rock, and Computer Arts, to name but a few...
Pre-empting the explosion of the UK rock poster scene Sam was one of the original members of BRAG (British Rock Art Group) exhibiting all manner of screenprinted mayhem with Firehouse studios in San Francisco and at the Brighton Basement Arts production and at other various other events around Europe.
In 2009 Sam joined the Show Below, an award winning exhibition for the Brighton Fringe Festival, showcasing works by illustrators, designers, photographers and fine artists from throughout the UK.
'Chilled' features artwork by Sam Chivers.
Good Wives and Warriors
Good Wives and Warriors is the creative partnership of Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell, who met while studying at the Glasgow School of Art. Rebecca means 'good wife' and Louise means 'warrior', and together they create weird and wonderful illustrations and sprawling wall paintings.
In the last couple of years, the duo have exhibited their large-scale collaborative wall painting across Europe, South America, the USA and Australia. Their detailed works are influenced by scientific imagery, complex natural structures, patterns and the surreal.
Recent clients include Swatch, MTV, Adidas and Wired Magazine and they have been featured in IdN and Taschen's Illustration Now Volume 3.
'Keep It Simple' features artwork by Good Wives and Warriors.
Simon Wild
Simon Wild is an illustrator based in Suffolk. He graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a Distinction MA in Children's Book Illustration. He has previously worked as an animator, filmmaker, video editor and street performer before pursuing a career in illustration.
Simon's work is inspired by old toys, found objects, and travel, often exploring the connections that can be made between an inspiring location and the imagination. He works across hand drawn, digital, screenprint and collaged images and his work has often been described as 'psychedelic scribbles' 'elaborate telephone doodles' and 'childlike expressions'. Simon likes to think of each new illustration he creates as making a new friend for life.
His first illustrated book for children called 'Fantastical Flying Machines' has been published by Macmillan Children's Books and his art has been used by clients including The Big Chill Music Festival, Action Aid, ITV and Orient Express.
'The Quirky Machine' features artwork by Simon Wild.
Polly Becker
Polly Becker worked as an illustrator for 10 years in the medium of pen and ink before starting to work with sculptural parts and found objects.
Living in Boston, USA, Polly started creating her quirky and intriguing artwork, using objects ranging from children's toys, paper cut-outs, hardware and other items, to create small sculptures that she calls 'assemblages'.
Polly's works have won numerous awards and have been exhibited in San Francisco, New York, New England, Dubai, and London. They have also been selected for publication in respected illustration annuals and her recent clients include The New York Times, Rolling Stone, GQ and Time magazine.
'Classical Collectables' features artwork by Polly Becker.
Revenge is Sweet
Revenge is Sweet is a creative collaboration between Angelique Piliere (Lyon, France) and Lee Owens (Melbourne, Australia). The pair met while studying Communication Design and began working together after moving to London in 2006.
Their work sits on the edge between mixed media, typography, illustration and design, producing bold and striking imagery that reflects contrasts such as love and hate, black and white and feminine and masculine.
They have been featured in design publications in the UK and worldwide and were also in the 'Up and Coming Artists' exhibition at Pick Me Up Graphic Art Fair at Somerset House, London.
Their work has been used for textile designs, window dressings, advertising campaigns and record covers and their recent clients include Nike, Selfridges, Polydor Records and the V&A Museum.
'Club Cuts' features artwork by Revenge is Sweet.
Stuart Witter
Stuart began his career as an engineering designer working in the aerospace industry and later studied illustration at the University of Lincoln, England. He has worked as an illustrator, concept artist, sculptor and in film design.
Stuart began sculpting and stitching toys in 2002. His custom toy works are a blend of pop culture icons, childhood obsessions and bleary eyed monsters. His toys have been exhibited and sold all over the world and he has worked with companies and artists such as: Hallmark, Sony Music, Games Workshop, Core Design, Trunki, Jon Burgerman and Mattel. He spends his days in his home studio listening to frightening bass music whilst making a mess (and doing some artwork) using sharp tools and harmful chemicals.
'The Pop Factory' features artwork by Stuart Witter.
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