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Sam Murdoch's (AKA Ugly Duck Animation ) design and direction show reel! Sam led the design and /or creative direction on all the projects in this reel. Enjoy!  https://lnkd.in/e3VSYvfA Do get in touch if you have something in mind amy@illo.agency

An open call from ITSME for wonderful illustrators, we're looking far and wide for artists with a unique voice! > https://lnkd.in/eF8hDi3V

When we asked our new recruit Sofia Ossman to give a scenario of a project that would mean the world to her.... I would love to publish a children’s book with some of the publishers I admire. My dream project is a fun, bright, and engaging book for kids aged 0-3. It could help children learn about the exciting world around them or teach them about friendship and kindness, understanding different emotions, or simple things like ABCs and 123s—all in a fun and engaging way! I’d also love to include lift-the-flap elements to make the learning experience even more interactive and enjoyable. This project would be incredibly meaningful because it aligns with my goal of spreading happiness and building a sense of belonging among all children through my art. Sofia Ossman's vibrant and quirky artworks bring joy through colour, bold shapes and patterns. Sofia's journey is as unique as her art.  After a decade as a model travelling the globe, she has absorbed a rich tapestry of artistic and cultural influences, which helped her shape her distinctive style. She's now decided to pursue her childhood dream of illustrating children's books, a dream that began with sketches in the margins of her own books. Sofia's engaging and lively illustrations are sure to deeply resonate deeply with children from around the world. Check out her Q&A here > https://shorturl.at/vEHZt

Congrats to “All the wonderful ways to read” illustrated by @sandradelaprada • I’m delighted that “All the wonderful ways to read” is on this year’s #SummerReadingChallenge book list! This summer, @readingagency will be teaming up with @createcharity to spark children’s imagination through books. Find out more about #MarvellousMakers https://lnkd.in/e9nMdyuc @littletigerbooks @laurabakerbooks @illoagency

On Friday 26th April 2024, Prestel Publishing went to town (in NYC) with a launch party to celebrate the release of Category is: Cocktails!, a vibrant drinks recipe book featuring brilliant illustrations from illo's own Cheyne Gallarde. The event was elevated with performances and bingo hosted by Christeene and Linda Simpson. Category Is: Cocktails! features original recipes for 60 cocktails and zero-proof drinks, alongside beautifully-rendered illustrations and profiles of the personalities who inspired them. Here are some pics for second-hand enjoyment. There was even an Instagram-famous cat there!! This book has been hugely popular, selling around 3,000 copies in the first three weeks! The photographer on the night was Lauren Silberman > https://lnkd.in/eT4EVHJF Find out more here > https://lnkd.in/e_KmADRi

Excited to be heading to New York to meet with many of our valued clients (old and new) at the end of June 2024. It'll be four packed days, from dusk til dawn from the 24-27th June, please let us know if you're around and wanting to catch up?! As we have one or two spaces free... amy@illo.agency! Artwork by Francesca Cosanti

Beautiful work / I especially love the colours love ❤️ by Danica Da Silva Pereira

When we asked Tasia Graham what her favourite subject matter was to illustrate? Anything adventure style, I love mystical, nature, interesting scenes, i find I have the most fun being able to warp compositions and play with colour. We're very pleased to introduce a new recruit; UK based Tasia Graham, she's an imaginative story telling artist who uses scenic imagery and striking colour coordination. We love her use of texture, layering and figurative line work, with themes of imagination, womanhood and cultural identity. Tasia explores the emotional attributes of human behaviour, transforming ‘feeling’ into atmospheric imagery; “I want the viewer feel like they are standing in the middle of the painting”. Find out more here; https://lnkd.in/eNUN9Q6R

Congratulations to the incredibly talented illustrator Clara Anganuzzi and the brilliant author / editor Isabel Otter; as their book "Dear Earth" has been shortlisted for the 2024 Green Earth Book Award The Nature Generation! It's a stunning book about how special our planet is. 🐋 💚 Here's where you can get your hands on a copy > https://shorturl.at/akEPQ Best of luck to everyone!

An Artist's Perspective, written by Sophia Watts - a designer and illustrator from Nottingham whose passions include animals, food, and... travel! A theme that features prominently in her work... ".....I have been lucky enough to visit some really amazing places in the last few years. In January, my girlfriend and I flew to Mexico City to travel Central America for three months. It’s safe to say that this was a life changing experience for us both, and gave me a lot of inspiration. From volcano boarding in Nicaragua to volunteering in a wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica - we’ve had some incredible experiences that I’ll be forever grateful for. We have more plans to travel in the next couple of months to Asia. I carry an iPad as my sketchbook as it saves a lot of room in my very full bag! It’s also really versatile in terms of the media brushes and colours I can choose from in procreate." Take a short trip over to our Q&A > https://shorturl.at/mou14