Amelia Rose is an illustrator and visual storyteller whose work blends the expressive spirit of Folk Art with the elegance of vintage detail. Rooted in symbolism and narrative, her illustrations explore the space between the mystical and the contemporary, brought to life through bold composition and thoughtful ornamentation.

She is the creator of the widely celebrated Runners of the Sun Oracle deck. Amelia’s work is collected and commissioned internationally, with clients including Spotify and Bulleit Bourbon. She is currently working on two illustrated books slated for publication with Penguin Random House and Hachette Books in 2026.

This week’s newsletter looks at the wonder of hand lettering and the way it becomes part of the visual voice, shaping the mood and helping communicate emotion before a single word is even processed.  We explore all forms of artist-made typography through the work of Meilo So, Paul Rogers, Hanoch Piven and this exquisite work by Lisa Perrin.  Why not take a look?

Want to find out more about the world of illustration? Our newsletter is packed with information on how our artists create value for brands, joy for readers and open new worlds of understanding.  Drop by to have a quick read and we would love to hear what you think.

Absolutely glorious image of the original, Sophisticated Lady, Linda Ronstaft by Paul Rogers

Sensational new cover art by Gen Arai for Ju Onmata’s, The Middle Child.  As ever, Gen brings an ethereal elegance to the rainy street scene and uses colour so beautifully to depict the sun breaking through.

Illustrator Nai Zakharia blends traditional pen, ink, and watercolor techniques with modern digital techniques. Her illustration for The Foundling by Edith Wharton, featured in The New York Times Book Review, showcases the elegance and narrative depth that define her art. Explore more of her elegant work on Instagram or on Behance  – just follow the link in our contact page!

Based in Nagano, Japan, Gen Arai often draws inspiration from his surroundings.  He explores the gentle curves of local mountain roads, the stillness of rural architecture, the changing seasons just outside his studio window. These elements emerge in his work as small, poignant tableaus of daily life, rendered in ways that feel deeply familiar and universally human.
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His work find a natural home on book covers and advertisements, bringing warmth and wonder to strong, emotion-based briefs. To find out more visit our Instagram or Behance pages.

Visual metaphors have always been a large part of the creative process for Cat O’Neil and images are created by undertaking a huge amount of research on the subject so that she can strike the right balance between an image being conceptual and being easily understood.
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There is so much more of her work to explore on our Instagram or Behance pages so do swing by to take a look!

There is so much to discover on our weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, so do drop by and subscribe if you haven’t already.  This week, we see the final quick-fire interview of the series and ask Ailsa Johnson about her motivations and inspirations.   We would love to hear your thoughts too so have a read and drop us a line and add to the debate.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Don’t forget to join us on LinkedIn for our weekly newsletter! The final Four x Four newsletter of the month is now live. This week we delve into the life and times of illustrator Gen Arai.