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Not sure who did this but its pretty cool

Peepshow

Embarrassingly I have only just discovered the company Peepshow. They are a 10 people creative company that work with illustration, animation, and design. In the past they have worked with all the big names including Nike, MTV, BBC, Evisu, Fosters and many many more! Their work that interests me the most is their animation and illustration.Much of it could be described as cute, simple and colourful they also have many handmade arts and crafts aspects. I particularly like Marie O'Connor and Spencer Wilson's work. Their styles are very unique and it is clear which adverts they worked on from just from looking at their illustrations. For more of their work their website is also very impressive http://www.peepshow.org.uk/

Marie O'Connor


I like how she mixes fabric with print and uses simple shapes. Her work seems very feminine and quite delicate with the hand made feel.

Spencer Wilson
http://www.spencerwilson.co.uk/#

His work very contemporary and is easily recognisable. He has also done work for Orange, Design Week and Coca-Cola. I like the contrast between the black and white and the bright colours.

Street Sketchbook

This book is truly inspiring it makes you want to pick up a pen and draw. Although there are mixed feelings about graffitti artists, the book looks at their sketchbook work and you can appreciate what they do from an illustrators point of view. The illustrations vary in style looking at different illustrators, many are similar in style to those of minilogue and the carphone warehouse adverts. I was so impressed I might even buy the book. The video below is from the book launch in 2007.

http://www.streetsketchbook.com/