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Adam Larkum

Adam Larkum

Adam Larkum - International pen & ink illustrator. UK

Illustrator and animator Adam Larkum loves drawing. It’s something he practices every day, constantly coming up with quirky new characters and putting them in all sorts of interesting situations. His unique ability to create engaging characters and settings has led to over 50 illustrated book commissions, in addition to editorial, packaging and animated productions.
Adam studied illustration and animation, and received a BA followed by an MA from the Edinburgh College of Art. As a student he won a competition to create a short film for MOMI and Channel 4, and once his career producing animated commercials was under way, he became an illustrator as well. He has regular columns in the UK and the US.

Approach

Adam draws instinctively and always looks for ways to improve his technique and new things to try. He believes every commission should start with a pencil in one hand and an eraser in the other, and is never afraid to erase whole areas of a drawing if they aren’t right. He loves working in ink on paper and then shifting into Photoshop to bring the piece together.

Key Software

Photoshop

Styles

Charmingly designed characters that seem to have a real sense of curiosity about them are at the center of Adam’s work, which is lively and active, and usually has a soft and approachable color palette.

Client list

Adam’s clients include Puffin, The Telegraph, Oxford University Press, Woodmansterne, Zugguart, Danone, The V&A, Channel 4, English Heritage, Taylor’s Port and more.
Chemistry lab cartoon with students watching experiment by Adam Larkum
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Couple carrying an overflowing feast with dishes and drinks by Adam Larkum
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Deer and hedgehog sitting on a tree branch with dragonflies, illustrated by Adam Larkum
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Knight frying a pancake on a sleeping dragon's nose, illustration by Adam Larkum
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Woman multitasking with flying kitchen utensils in a busy kitchen by Adam Larkum
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People dancing on large coffee roasting machine, illustration by Adam Larkum
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Man and child observing birds by lakeside trees, illustration by Adam Larkum
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Woman pushing stroller with child and dog on leash by Adam Larkum
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Illustration of a man playing tuba with two dancers and flowers by Adam Larkum
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Wedding planning advice illustration by Adam Larkum showing diverse group discussing
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Saturday Telegraph kurg wine section illustration
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Illustration Modern stereotypes for Sunday Telegraph
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Children drawing with a large pencil illustration by Adam Larkum
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Five elegantly dressed people at a garden party with flowers by Adam Larkum
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Two women on couch looking at photo album in living room by Adam Larkum
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Illustration of cyclist Lawson Bobet riding a bike by Adam Larkum
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Surfer carrying large red book and smaller books on surfboard by Adam Larkum
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Victorian couple in an elegant room with a black cat by Adam Larkum
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Scout leader addressing girl scouts with a large swan and plants, artwork by Adam Larkum
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Woman reaching into backpack with floating icons by Adam Larkum
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Book cover illustration for Emperor of the Universe by David Lubar with doodles by Adam Larkum
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A doorman with blue uniform greets people entering building Adam Larkum
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Watercolor drawing of airport security guard
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Watercolor painting of buying vegetables for Sunday Telegraph
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Cartoon showing a family and dog looking at a glowing carrot, by Adam Larkum
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Line art of girl drinking wine
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Weddings editorial illustration for Sunday Telegraph
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Whimsical western saloon scene with cowboys and patrons by Adam Larkum
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Illustrated family portrait of ten people with names, by Adam Larkum
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Eco-friendly hotel design illustration by Adam Larkum showing nature and urban integration
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Man smoking pipe under tree with cow and cityscape, illustration by Adam Larkum
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Watercolor painting of birthday celebration
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Animated scene of two players competing at a foosball table by Adam Larkum
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Editorial art of traveling on train for Gulfshore Life magazine
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Birthday celebration illustration for Sunday Telegraph
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Life drawing session with artists sketching a nude model by Adam Larkum
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Illustration showing taping a tennis ball to back to stop snoring by Adam Larkum
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Girl doing meditation watercolor painting
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Blue illustration of people doing activities during lockdown by Adam Larkum
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Summer vacation editorial art for Sunday Telegraph
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Watercolor painting of sitting beside river
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Cover design of food and drink for Sunday Telegraph
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Editorial illustration of wine making
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Father playing with children on deck with bucket and shovel by Adam Larkum
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Line art of dinosaur painting
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Wedding Eats watercolor painting
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Editorial illustration of wine bottle
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Cartoon woman examining a detailed weather station, illustration by Adam Larkum
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Graphic design of man sleeping in travel
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Illustration of bearer
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Abstract watercolor of two women, bird, and wine glass by Adam Larkum
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Drawing of bus stop
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Cruise ship graphic design
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Yellow scooter outside coffee shop with plants and bottles by Adam Larkum
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Watercolor painting of playing cricket with wine bottles
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Man reclining on spring chair with attendants and leisure dream bubbles by Adam Larkum
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Elegant cocktail party scene with people serving drinks by Adam Larkum
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Whimsical toast scene with peacock hat, robot, musicians, and dog by Adam Larkum
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Whimsical garden delivery scene with people and helicopters, artwork by Adam Larkum
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Graphic design of traffic police
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Cartoon of stressed travelers rushing with luggage at airport departure gate by Adam Larkum
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Film crew with camera and boom mic recording botanist among potted plants by Adam Larkum
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Knight on horse holding a sign saying for the love of learning by Adam Larkum
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Blue vintage car loaded with books and plants by Adam Larkum
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Illustration of man carrying plant among rows of labeled plants by Adam Larkum
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Illustration of man balancing bottles and donkey object on his head by Adam Larkum
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Louis Pasteur holding a large scientific container in laboratory, illustration by Adam Larkum
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Illustration of woman driving forklift carrying plants with a deer nearby by Adam Larkum
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Cover of The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler with children playing by Adam Larkum
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Island Bakery Chocolate Limes biscuit pack with whimsical design by Adam Larkum
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Almond Bakery assorted cookie packages by Adam Larkum
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Illustration of Captain Sir Tom Moore with balloons and walker by Adam Larkum
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