A terrific cover for Hiro Okuda’s, In the Town of Silence by the equally terrific Gen Arai!
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This week’s Four x Four newsletter is now live on LinkedIn! Today, we look not to the past but to the present and into the future of illustration.
The Dragon Wakes!
Another magnificent image by Kuri Huang for FairyLoot. Kuri’s textural layers bring such depth and intrigue to this beautiful edition of K X Song’s, The Dragon Wakes With Thunder.
The Art of Music with Gen Arai!
Another wonderful cover image by Gen Arai for the band Pale Out’s new song, Evening Star.
So full of atmosphere and wonder!
Rheal Wellness With Ailsa Johnson!
Beautiful new illustrations by the hugely talented Ailsa Johnson for @rhealsuperfoods
Ailsa’s illustration work captures the fresh, modern styling of this wonderful wellness brand perfectly. So many more products to follow…
We are delighted to introduce the wonderful Amelia Rose!
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.
The Joy of Text!
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?
Creating Worlds: Illustrating a New Reality
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.
Paul Rogers & The Sophisticated Lady
Absolutely glorious image of the original, Sophisticated Lady, Linda Ronstaft by Paul Rogers
Elegant New Cover image by Gen Arai
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.