Tallon Refined

Growing up in Keighley, West Yorkshire, Ben spent much of his youth outdoors, playing, exploring away from the humdrum noise of the city. Ben is open about being a HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) and has learned to celebrate his empathy and vulnerability, traits that breathe warmth into his ‘Refined’ portfolio. Now located in Salisbury, south of London, Ben is passionate about creativity and is the author of Champagne and Wax Crayons, as well as the host of the podcast ‘The Creative Condition’. He has a BTEC in Graphic Design from Keighley College, and a BA in Illustration from the University of Central Lancashire. APPROACH: Pens, inks, brushes, acrylics, spray paint and pencils all come together in his layered Photoshop files for optimum flexibility across all media – Ben is very much a mixed media creative. His perfect balance of control and considered chaos is at play in all his work, from simple line drawing and doodles, through to collage, set design, photographic treatments and motion designer collaborations for animation. Ben also works on location for film and TV, live and large scale. Thanks to his editorial roots and organic into digital method, Ben is able to work at speed to meet urgent deadlines without compromising quality.