Folio Newsletter August 2024
Let us?transport you from Greece to Puerto Rico, cityscapes?to sandy beaches, with a huge breadth of artwork this summer. Whether you're a sunshine connoisseur or dreaming of?imaginary destinations... ? Let's take a trip ??
Publishing
Camelia Pham?
Published by Magic Cat and illustrated by Camelia Pham,?'She Speaks'?offers an enchanting female-centred retelling?of classic Greek myths.?Woven throughout the book are Camelia's depictions of incredible women, breathing new life into their stories for young readers and feminists alike.?
Delve into her enchanting portfolio for more:
Editorial?
Alex Green
Take a moment to reflect on Alex Green's emotive piece for Condé Nast Traveler. Exploring the writer's experience in Puerto Rico,?her late father’s homeland,?we're struck by the calm yet sorrowful nature of this story, which Alex captures so beautifully.? We can almost feel the sun on our skin.
For the full story and gently animated version, see?here.
Competition Winner?
Stephan Schmitz
Stephan's illustration for Schweizer Monat has been shortlisted in?The AOI World Illustration Awards,?for its insightful take on how social media influences political opinion.?He makes clever use of perspective and colour to visualise this point in a subtle yet impactful way. Very well deserved!
Keep a close eye on the hottest conceptual illustrations:
Publishing
William Grill
Have you ever watched a cloud being born? ? For those with curious minds, this delightful new book was written by Gavin Pretor-Pinney of the Cloud Appreciation Society and illustrated by William Grill. 'Cloudspotting for Beginners'?is a beautiful guide to clouds of all shapes and sizes, revealing little-known facts and stories in their history.
?? ? Available now in all good bookshops ? ??
Portfolio Update
Alexander Wells
We've given Alexander's portfolio a summer refresh, with a vibrant selection of new images – from sci-fi scenes to sporting heroes. His style is well-loved by a huge range of clients, ?giving a dynamic edge to any project.? ?
See for yourself on the link below!
Product
Elizabeth Wakou
In close collaboration with board game designers Dux Somnium, Elizabeth has been illustrating a range of decadent portraits for their upcoming game?'La Fleur'. Players take?on the role of a French Rococo garden enthusiast as they build their chateau, host garden parties, and gain prestige to hold the greatest of all gatherings – the Grande Soirée ??
Follow along on?Kickstarter?for exciting insights before the official release,? and for more of these stunning?portraits, check out her portfolio:
Editorial
Juan Esteban Rodríguez?
James Bond is back with Aston Martin's exclusive V57 Summer Issue, celebrating 60 years of their iconic partnership with the franchise. Juan was commissioned by FMS to illustrate a cover that felt timeless and sophisticated, featuring a beloved Bond and his treasured cars. He achieves an exclusive look for this anniversary special edition using a dynamic composition and striking colour palette.?
Discover more of Juan's cinematic universe:
Sports
Nien-Ken Alec Lu
We're all enjoying the Olympics here at Folio, so we couldn't resist sharing this fun little series of characters?from Nien-Ken, with a delightful variety of sports on show. Which is your favourite? ?
Dive, dunk and dip into Nien-Ken's portfolio, below!
Merchandise
Ricardo Bessa
Ricardo's latest illustration was created exclusively for the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Pride Collection. This bright and colourful scene celebrates all kinds of love and was used for a variety of?merchandise –?such as playmats and apparel –?with all proceeds going to the Trevor Project.?
Want to see more of his?fabulous creations?
Publishing
Andrés Lozano?
Each month, Literati send?their young subscribers five curated books and an illustration package. This latest box?included a fun 'Search & Find'?poster from?Andrés, capturing?a snapshot of city life?for kids to explore.
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