Posts Tagged ‘illustration’

Flik Hall: New S/S 2012 Season Presentation Preview and Interview

Thursday 20th October saw the presentation of Flik Hall’s S/S 2012 collection at Vyner Street Gallery, East London. The event delivered a show-stopping collection, with Flik shifting from AW’s sharp style to a more romanticised feel for the new season. 

Flik Hall S/S 2012 by Milly Jackson.
 
Flik Hall is becoming a bit of a regular here at Amelia’s, and is it any wonder when the Central Saint Martins graduate continues …

Simon Ekrelius: New S/S 2012 Season Interview

Swedish designer Simon Ekrelius first caught our eye back in S/S 2011. Since then he's been showing all over the world and busily refining his futuristic vision. Let's catch up...

Simon Ekrelius S/S 2012 by Natalia Nazimek.
Simon Ekrelius has been slowly building a reputation for his futuristic yet feminine style. Here’s a peek into his new S/S 2012 collection Bar-Red, …

Renegade Craft Fair in London 2011 Review: Textile Design

Wondrous textiles from Art Equals Happy, Mary Kilvert, Robin & Mould and more at the Renegade Craft Fair in London on 8-9th October 2011. Plus workshops from The Make Lounge.

Making stuff for oneself is the bedrock of the crafting scene so of course there were quite a few workshops ongoing when I visited the Renegade Craft Fair. The Stitch …

Renegade Craft Fair in London 2011 Review: Illustration and Wall Art

The inaugural London Renegade Craft Fair took place on the 8th and 9th October 2011 at the Truman Brewery. Here's a look at some of the best illustration and wall art that I found, including The Bungaloo, Being Natalie, Julia Pott and upcycled wallets from Magic Industrie.

Music posters by John Vogl of The Bungaloo.
The Renegade Craft Fair obviously has some clout back in its home country of America, since quite a few of the stallholders had …

Tent London 2011 Review: Kingston University MA Illustration Exhibition

Here are a few interesting new illustrators that I found at the Kingston MA show, part of Tent London: Jihyun Park, Zeun Han, Jacky Tong and Chen Bin Wu.

Illustration by Jihyun Park.
This year Kingston University once more took out space at Tent London in order to showcase the work of just graduated MA students.

In the illustration section I …

An interview with McBess about Big Mother

French illustrator Mcbess has a unique style that has earned him widespread attention. Having worked with Nobrow for several years he has now produced Big Mother, a beautiful A3 book that showcases his work to its very best.

He’s just held an exhibition titled The Folding Knife at The Book Club and he’s produced a fabulous A3 sized monograph with Nobrow. Let’s find out more about the bendy …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Menswear Day Catwalk Review: James Small

James Small presented his exquisite menswear collection at Vauxhall Fashion Scout on Wednesday 21 September, cheered on by celebrity pals Kate Moss, Jamie Hince, James Brown, Sadie Frost, Meg Matthews and more!

James Small S/S 2012 by Milly Jackson
I arrived at the James Small show pretty early – such is the bonkers London Fashion Week schedule that some shows overlap and then …

New Designers 2011 Part Two: One Year On Show Review

Loved the colourful textile design from Imogen Heath Studio, Stone and Spear and Deryn Relph. Plus wonderful laser cut wall art from Katie Heeks Designs.

In the One Year On section of New Designers part two there was lots of colourful talent: Imogen Heath Studio showcased wonderful geometric textiles.

Stone and Spear versus Lucy Jay were …

New Designers 2011 Part Two: Illustration Graduate Show Review 1

Lovely work from graduating illustrators at the 2011 New Designers show. Standouts included Bex Bourne, Meryn Cobbin and Laura Weeks.

Yet more lovely work from ACOFI illustrator Emma Block.
There was so much to see at New Designers part two (back in July) so in this blog I will concentrate on …

Camberwell College of Arts Illustration MA Graduate Show 2011 Review: part two

More lovely work from the Camberwell MA illustration graduates. Including Amelia's Anthology of Illustration contributor Helen Dodsworth, Tuba Yalcinkaya, Suya Zhang and Wei Gan.

Illustration by Helen Dodsworth.
Following on from my first Camberwell MA Illustration review, here’s the rest of the illustration talent that I spotted at this years graduate show.

Helen Dodsworth was …

Camberwell College of Arts Illustration MA Graduate Show 2011 Review: part one

Best finds from the Camberwell MA Illustration show this year included stunning artwork by Simone Philippou, Juste Halavin, Gerda Razmaite and Madalina Andronic.

Illustration by Simone Philippou.
Last night I went along to the Camberwell College of Arts MA illustration graduate show. I always find it odd to return to Camberwell, mooching around rooms …

Best of D&AD New Blood Illustration Graduates 2011: part two

Lovely work from graduating ACOFI featured illustrators Katie Harnett and Abby Wright. Plus lovely illustrations from Amelia's Mag contributor Abigail Nottingham. And fab work from the likes of Jacob Stead, Liam Barrett and Faye Moorhouse.

Illustration by Katie Harnett.
The quality of work at University of the West of England really stood out – not least because ACOFI illustrator Katie Harnett has just graduated.

Katie Harnett …

Best of D&AD New Blood Illustration Graduates 2011: part one

Wonderful new illustration discoveries from a host of universities - amongst my favourites; Adam Avery, Natacha Malkin, Josh Neal and Rosalind Johnson. Dive in!

Illustration by Adam Avery.
And now time for the best illustration that I discovered at this year’s D&AD New Blood, part one.

At Glasgow School of Art

An interview with Jacob Denno, editor of poetry and illustration magazine Popshot

Popshot has launched a limited edition range of prints featuring the best artwork from five issues of its seminal poetry and illustration magazine. Find out more about Popshot's Printshop here!

Popshot is a wonderful poetry and illustration magazine and editor Jacob Denno once wrote for me, so when he contacted me recently about his new limited edition print range it …

An interview with Lee May Foster-Wilson of Bonbi Forest

Meet the super talented lady behind the artwork and treats of Bonbi Forest: Lee May Foster-Wilson talks me through her inspiration and techniques. Fascinating stuff for new and old fans alike!

Equus Scarf by Bonbi Forest.
I fell in love with the artwork and treats of Lee May Foster-Wilson’s Bonbi Forest many years ago, so it seemed only right to catch up …

An illustrated interview with designer Rebecca Cluett

I chat to Rebecca Cluett about life after graduating, style inspirations and making it as a fashion designer. With amazing illustrations from Claire Kearns, Maria Papadimitriou and Francesca Harris.

Illustration by Maria Papadimitriou AKA Slowly the Eggs
Now living in Brighton, Rebecca Cluett graduated from Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication in 2009. Since leaving college she has completed placements …

Central Saint Martins MA in Communication Design Graduate Show 2011: Review

I may be nearly two months late with my review of the CSM Communication Design show but there was so much great work that I couldn't let it slide. Meet the likes of Su Kyung Lee, Matt Nicholson, Kanitta Meechubot, Sarah Langford, Gareth Barnett, Carl Partridge and Beth Salter.

Detail from Su Kyung Lee’s The Imaginative Battle.
The Central Saint Martins MA in Communication Design graduate show was held earlier this summer in the spacious rooms of the high ceilinged …

Illustrated Interview between Kate Nash and Rebekah Roy

At the first ever Industry networking event, Kate Nash is interviewed by her stylist Rebekah Roy. This illustrated version of the event features the talents of Claire Kearns, Avril Kelly, Sumi Senthi and Sandra Contreras

Kate Nash by Avril Kelly
I’m not sure how many of you are (or should I say were) familiar with the Fashion Business Club, but for those who aren’t, the FBC …

University of Brighton Illustration Graduate Show 2011 Review: the Collagists

Beautiful illustrations that used a variety of collaged and photomontage techniques: from Jerome Caine Miller, Rosanna Webster, Anieszka Banks, Chihiro Kyozuka, Hyerim Lee, Zoe Austin and Jennifer Bailey.

Illustration by Rosanna Webster.
So much to see at the very professionally laid out Brighton Graphic Design and Illustration Graduate Show at the Rochelle School a few weeks ago. There were …