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The scenes he loves to create are playful, dreamlike places, filled with captivating little characters, each of which has a secret story to tell.\r\n\r\nNathaniel enjoys traveling in Asia and has a huge collection of vinyl toys, art, music and picture books. He gets inspiration from bands like the B52s, the Cramps and Jane’s Addiction, as well as the artists Tim Biskup, Jeff Soto and Jay Ryan. After studying graphic design at the KvB College of Visual Communication in Sydney he began carving out his individual illustration style.\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3>Approach\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nThe textures and preliminary artwork for each of Nathaniel’s pieces are developed using natural media such as pencils and acrylic paints. After digitising these raw materials, he puts everything together in Photoshop to perfect both the composition and colour.\r\n\u003Ch3> Key Software \u003C\u002Fh3>Photoshop\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3>Style\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nWith an earthy palette and tactile texturing, Nathaniel’s style is warm and playful, with a retro, dreamlike quality to it. Viewers can instantly relate to the universe he creates and its handmade feel.\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3>Awards\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\n2008 Create Awards – Best Illustration\r\n2018 Children’s Book Council Australia – Notable Book award","CBCA-shortlisted Sydney illustrator with 30+ picture books published via Walker Books, Penguin & Hardie Grant — warm, retro, handmade style perfect for children's commissions.",[93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102],"timbradford","AgnesErnoult","johnholder","SholtoWalker","JuliaProkhotskayaInColour","OlgaPopova","TomBonson","AlyssaDeAsis","Pintachan","CaribayMBenavides","UK#illus"]