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Débora Islas captures a chance encounter in Beijing for Alcove Press’ new romance by Bei Lin.
Sep 14
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From Beijing, With Love
Liam O'Farrell captures the character of south-west London with a private commission featuring the Coach & Horses pub.
Aug 4
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A London Landmark
Diego Abreu illustrates the Wright brothers' historic first flight for Kalshi's Defining Moments series.
Jul 20
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First Flight
Bob Venables creates a historical illustration for Kalshi’s series exploring pivotal moments in American history.
Jul 10
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Moments That Shaped America
Diego Abreu creates a social media poster for CBS Sports Golazo ahead of this year's UEFA Champions League final.
Jun 15
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European Football Finale
Diego Abreu creates an atmospheric artwork for Heterodox Academy exploring the tension between curiosity and intellectual discomfort.
Jun 2
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The Forbidden Fruit of Uncomfortable Ideas
To mark Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Tasmania-based artist Kelly Smith has reinterpreted one of Hollywood’s most enduring figures in a new paper doll book published by Smith Street Books.
Jun 1
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A Paper Doll Tribute to Marilyn Monroe
Kelly Smith's signature fashion-inspired art is commissioned for Style Icons: Audrey Hepburn, a playful paper doll book published by Smith Street Books.
May 29
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Paper Icons
Armenia-based illustrator Svetlana Molodchenko creates a richly detailed illuminated alphabet for e-card company Jacquie Lawson.
May 28
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Nature’s Alphabet, Illuminated
Natalia Sanabria creates art for a new Star Wars Deluxe Paper Dolls book for Insight Editions.
May 15
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Paper Galaxy
Jonathan Alpert's latest non-fiction title, published by HarperCollins is adorned with a surreal cover by Diego Abreu.
Apr 23
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Therapy Nation
Débora Islas creates cover art for 'Mutual Discord' by Liana de la Rosa.
Apr 20
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Mutual Discord
Natalia Sanabria captures the Garland & Minnelli story in a Little Golden Book for Penguin.
Apr 9
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Mother & Daughter
Tony Foti creates a dynamic cover for Scholastic’s Science World, translating the logic and imagination of Dungeons & Dragons into a vivid editorial image.
Apr 9
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Dice and Dragons
Tony Foti interprets The Count of Monte Cristo for Spotify with a scene-driven cover rooted in character and restraint.
Mar 30
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Quiet Duel
With its brand refresh by Turner Duckworth, Yorkshire Tea wanted to fine tune its packaging illustration and colour code it across the product range. Nature illustrator Andrew Hutchinson was the ideal artist for the job.
Mar 26
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InsideOut: How Andrew Hutchinson refreshed the Yorkshire Tea box art – the proper way
Svetlana Molodchenko crafts a spring-to-summer visual narrative across cover and edges for FairyLoot.
Mar 19
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Swanbound
Anthony J Foti shapes the interiors of Slow Gods, giving character and story equal weight.
Jan 19
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Starbright Vision
Diego Abreu paints a nostalgic cover for Thomas L. Pelissero’s Bring One Home.
Jan 8
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Heartfelt Cover
Andrew Hutchinson captures a snow-dusted Yorkshire scene for The Dalesman, supporting the lifesaving work of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Dec 9, 2025
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Winter Watch
Liam O'Farrell paints a Redwing for the RSPB and shares his process with readers.
Dec 1, 2025
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Redwing Rendered
Weston Wei illustrates Esquire Germany’s Winter issue, crafting playful lifestyle 'starter packs' for men across generations.
Nov 27, 2025
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Starter Packs for the Modern Man
Débora Islas creates an emotive portrait of Olivia Dean for Rolling Stone’s October 2025 issue.
Nov 21, 2025
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Art of Loving
Liam O'Farrell builds two seasonal worlds for Jacquie Lawson, from haunted gardens to patriotic kitchens.
Nov 19, 2025
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Seasonal Alchemy
Rohan Eason brings new life to Michiko Aoyama’s beloved stories for Penguin, illustrating both a heartwarming sequel and a refreshed young readers edition.
Nov 17, 2025
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Library & Beyond
Lauren Mortimer celebrates the charm and character of French bulldogs for Sara Weiss' 'A Frenchie Life'.
Nov 13, 2025
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A Frenchie Life
Lauren Mortimer celebrates Adele in beautiful illustrations for The Quarto Group.
Oct 28, 2025
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Iconic Lines
UK-based illustrator Enya Todd gives Julie Caplin’s beloved book collection a vibrant new look in a year-long creative journey.
Oct 21, 2025
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A Fresh Chapter
Pepes goes classical with a modern twist, thanks to Diego Abreu.
Oct 16, 2025
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Roman Summer