Illustration for France-Amerique Magazine showing a young child doing hand stands in the water fountains in Bordeaux town square.

About Colin
For the look and feel of the iconic poster artwork of the 1930s and 40s, Colin Elgie is the illustrator to call. Vastly experienced, he began his career in the 1970s working with Prog Rock giants like Pink Floyd, Genesis and Peter Gabriel, and today his style is as clear and graphic as ever as he delivers impactful retro imagery for clients in publishing, travel and entertainment.
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An outstanding magazine cover is produced by Colin Elgie for The Royal British Legion Scotland.
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Illustrator Profile - Colin Elgie
Illustrator Profile - Colin Elgie
Colin Elgie has a retro-inspired, clear & graphic style.
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The Charms of Victor Canning
The Charms of Victor Canning
Colin Elgie illustrates a re-issued batch of crime novels written last century by Victor Canning.
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