Chris Martin joins UNSEEN

We are extremely pleased to have the exceptionally talented Chris Martin join Unseen. Chris's work draws on a diverse range of influences that range from surrealism, Hokusai and Pixar to the local pub, house music and David Attenborough. He describes his work method as traditional in manner, sketching with pencils and pens on paper before opening his precious Mac and going digital. Chris also likes to experiment with different media and styles which helps create his distinctive style, and enables him to be both flexible and commercial. He may be adept at drawing pimp elves, sexy monsters and porn-reading robot men, but he can also draw plenty of pretty pictures too.

His fledgling, yet already impressive career has seen him illustrate the cover of the Guardian’s G2 supplement; provide character design for the award-winning Comcast mobile phone advert working with Nexus Production; design the Shoreditch Map and work for brands including Nokia, Umbro, Nike and Alive Records amongst others.

If you would like to view Chris's portfolio please get in touch here.

The illustration above is a specially commissioned piece by Chris - Happy Christmas to you all!

Bara Volante Exhibition

Cat Johnston has been super busy as of late with another show, Bara Volante opening on the 18th December at Prescription Gallery in Brighton. Cat will be exhibiting some tasters that will be featuring in her forthcoming solo show in London early next year- more details coming soon!

Soft Furnishings by Ben Javens

New hand made cushions from Ben Javens. For a behind the scenes view of the process head over to share some candy by clicking here.

Photos from Silver & Black opening night

A selection of photos from the Private View of Silver & Black at Archipelago Works, Sheffield, featuring new work from Cat Johnston....

Silver & Black Exhibition

Cat Johnston exhibits in 'Silver & Black', a group show curated by Kid Acne of new limited edition screen prints from a selection of the UK's finest illustrators and designers at Archipelago Works, Sheffield. Exhibition runs until the 10th January 2010.

Cat's screen print (edition of 20), 'The Cat and The Castle', features at Silver & Black.

Al Murphy - New website!

Al Murphy has a super duper new website, take a peek here...

Nick Deakin - 'I've Never Felt Like This' Exhibition

'I've Never Felt Like This' / Exhibition / The Forum, Sheffield, UK / 25th Oct - 27th Nov 2009

Mikko Rantanen - Tranoi Magazine

Tranoi fashion fair in Paris commissioned me to do a series of illustrations for their Womenswear Spring/Summer 2010 magazine. 

Mikko Rantanen - W&N

To celebrate it's 60th birthday, the publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson published a specially designed limited edition of nine of it's high profile titles. Two of them feature my artwork. The books were designed by the advertising agency Fallon.

Field Work

 

Alice Stevenson prints will be featured in a group show at Field Work, a new pop up shop and gallery in Hanbury Street, London E1. Runs from 29th October- 1st November.

This Place Where I Live

Forthcoming joint show of personal work by Alice Stevenson and Natsko Seki at The Zetter Hotel and Restaurant, Clerkenwell, London EC1 from 4th- 30th November.

The Wedding Present

 

 

Whilst Cat Johnston has been busy preparing for her forthcoming London exhibition (watch this space!), Cat has also found the time to showcase her talents in a wedding present for a recently married friend.

Visuals for Golden Silvers

 

Colin Henderson continues his collaboration with band Golden Silvers with artwork featured in the new video and on the cover of their single 'Please Venus'. Colin has also been busy providing stunning visuals for their current tour. Catch the video for 'Please Venus' here.

Alice Stevenson- Carol Ann Duffy

I have spent a good chunk of this year working on both the cover and inside illustrations for Carol Ann Duffy's Collected Childrens Poems for Faber and Faber. There were 147 illustrations in total so it was a bit of a marathon but very rewarding and enjoyable! I believe its due out in the shops very soon...

New work by Ben Javens

Self initiated work by Ben Javens for recent exhibitions 'The Joyful Bewilderment' at the Here gallery in Bristol and 'Shed' at this years Supersonic festival in Birmingham.

30 Postcards by Ray Fenwick

Chronicle Books has just launched a postcard set of Ray Fenwick's images, titled '30 Postcards'.

Al Murphy POW Prints

Al Murphy has just completed four new screen prints, which will be available shortly at Pictures On Walls (POW).

Lets Swap Clothes...

More new work, hot off the press from Matthew The Horse.

Matthew The Horse New Work

New self-initiated project from Matthew The Horse, titled 'Bike Race'.

Coke commercial with Nick Deakin's dog character. Directed by Andy Martin.

Do You Speak Coke?

Dog character created by Nick Deakin for Coke commercial. Directed by Andy Martin at StrangeBeast.
Full video here.

Memo Market

New work by Nick Deakin for the upcoming Sheffield event 'Memo Market'.

Described as "A Celebration of Sheffield Must-Haves", it's a brands showcase, exhibiting an eclectic mix of the good, great and fantastic brands and names that have made and continue to make the City great.

Takes place on the 23rd and 24th July, Devonshire Green, Sheffield from 12 - 6pm.