It was with great anticipation and delight that we delved into the pages of Amelias Anthology of Illustration, a new book created and designed by Amelia Gregory. Illustrating the exciting and innovative ways we can work together to beat climate change, this stunning volume brings together the unique vision of 40 illustrators and their insights into renewable technology.
Herself a climate activist, Amelia Gregory (publisher, art director, graphic designer and creator of Amelia’s magazine) was inspired by her years working with illustrators on Amelia’s magazine, and her belief that “Illustrators are perfectly placed to make these new renewable technologies tangible to a wider audience”.The result is a fun, colouful and informative book on climate change, with a good balance of scientific fact and candid interviews with talented illustrators.
The beautiful illustrations by Karolin Schnoor (Sea Green image, pictured) and Ana Botezatu, (above) were particularly impressive. The book is bursting with hand drawn artwork and has a very crafty feel throughout. All in all it’s a lovely, informative read, and one that I hope will provide creative inspiration for many years to come.
Amelias Anthology of Illustration is priced at £20 and available to buy throughameliasmagazine.com.
Inkygoodness were more than a little bit excited to get their hands on the latest issue of AMMO magazine this week! Featuring an exclusive interview for AMMO, we were thrilled to get such fantastic exposure in this gem of an issue - an amazing 8 pages of Inkygoodness news, illustrations and inspiring tips & advice for emerging illustrators.
Those of you familiar with AMMO will not be disappointed - each page is adorned with beautiful illustration work and character design by talented artists such as Dave Bain , Steve Rack , Nick Deakin and Tosco Toys. Want to read our full interview? Grab your copy of AMMO magazine now!
Rainbow Donkeys is the pseudonym of Birmingham based freelance illustrator /doodler /designer Kristan Jones. His cutesy characters regularly adorn gig posters for legendary rock venue the Flapper. We love these two stunning new poster designs for alternative rock band Isolated Atoms. Kristan is available for commissions, contact him here.
Artist Sarah Larnach (of Ladyhawke fame), who lost family members in last week’s earthquake, is co-ordinating a global art auction that we are supporting to raise funds for those affected by the disaster. We are asking illustrators, artists, designers and craft-makers to donate a piece of artwork for auction to help raise money for Haiti. Originals, prints, zines, drawings…anything you have spare will be greatly appreciated. Please spread the word! For more information please visit our dedicated page here.
George Mitchell sent over this lovely pic of a box he recently designed as part of some product design work at the Lighthouse display in Nottingham. He was lucky enough to watch his zine box being cut out on the industrial plotter and printed on their industrial digital press. We think it’s a great idea, and we’re looking forward to seeing his next project.
Celebrate the new year by taking a trip down to the Weapon of Choice gallery in Bristol this January! Bristol artist & illustrator Andy Council returns with his solo show at Weapon of Choice Galler entitled ‘Mega City Fauna’. Andy brings us his beasts on a large and small scale and the result is a menagerie of the Bristol creatures rendered in a collectable and affordable way - a must see for fans old and new. Opening preview 15th January 2010, 6-10pm. Drinks provided. Show runs until the 14th February@ Weapon of Choice Gallery, 14 St Michael’s Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DT.
Tomorrow night sees the launch of Amelia’s Anthology of Illustration at Concrete Hermit in London. Ten of the illustrators featured in this exciting volume have transformed the gallery space with their wall paintings, depicting their ideas for renewable energy resources. Amelia will also be present at the launch to sign copies of the book which will be on sale for an exclusive price of £20 (normal price £25). Doors open at 6.30pm - arrive early to avoid disappointment! Find out more about Amelia’s Magazine here.
If you’re in Sheffield this weekend, we urge you to check out Silver & Black, opening this Friday at Archipelago. The third in a series of exhibitions curated by Sheffield artist Kid Acne, this unique group show unites some of the UK’s most prestigious designers, illustrators and graphic artists alongside the rising talents from South Yorkshire to Shoreditch. Featuring the talents of Kid Acne, Emily Forgot, Tom J.Newell (pictured) & TADO to name a few, this incredibly striking show of metallic editions incorporates a diverse range of typography, illustration and graphic design. Silver & Black opens on Saturday 5th December and runs until January. For more information, visit their event page here.
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re delighted to present footage of our recent Wonderland exhibition at the Custard Factory, courtesy of community film-maker Rachel Gillies. In conversation with Inkygoodness co-founders Lisa Hassell & Michelle Turton, the film features artwork by many artists involved in the exhibition, including Simon David Mills, Dave Bain and Amy Timms, aswell as exclusive interviews with Steve Rack and Simon Wild. Enjoy!
Moot is the alias of Preston based artist and designer Chris Dorning. His art work reflects the desire for a more colourful spin on life, with a real flavour of cultural diversity, inspired by his travels. He dropped us a line this week to show us some of his new work - Jester with Jacket & Lantern and Stay Tall Through Rough Times - part of a series of 5ft paintings he is currently developing. Catch up on with all Mooty’s adventures on his new blog here.
