Global artist management agency. We rep Illustrators, CGI Artists, Mural Artists, Animators, Photographers. B&A is part of @greatbowery and @bareps đ
Drawing the London HQ of my illustration agents @barepsldn - with extra typographic signage âď¸
Iâve been really enjoying drawing typographic storefronts lately, so I thought itâd be fun to create a piece based on B&Aâs London office. This reel shows the full process, from rough ipad sketches thru to the finished artwork.
I start with a loose layout in procreate as itâs the quickest way to adjust lines and proportions, especially when drawing architecture. Once Iâm happy, I print the sketch and trace over it in ink on tracing paper.
I love drawing on tracing paper because it gives the artwork a softer, handmade quality. At this stage I refine the details, build up textures and shading and keep in the small smudges and imperfections to stop the work feeling too clean or digital (or ai!).
I scan it into photoshop to sharpen things up, then bring it back into procreate to add colour and texture layers.
The final piece is full of little details, including quotes from the B&A office culture and the agents themselves waving from the rooftop windows :)
B&A represent some of the worldâs best illustrators, photographers, animators and directors (and me too!)
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#illustrationartists #processvideo #typographyart
Animation for @thebookerprizes new category: Childrenâs Booker Prize. thanks to The Booker Prizers team and @barepsldn đ
* song added for sharing on my portfolio only, not used in the final project.
Join @mcbess , @andrewjrae , @chrissie.macdonald and @mr_summerskill (@barepsldn ) for a conversation around the importance of friendship and in-person community when working as a commercial artist.
Clicks, likes, views, and the pressure attached to them can skew the creative process. The antidote? Building a community that exists beyond the algorithm. This isnât about keeping things easy, itâs about creating space to be honest, to take risks, and to push an idea further than you might on your own. Making art with friends creates a creative shorthand, where thinking becomes quicker, becomes more instinctive, and allows for making mistakes as part of the process.
This conversation opens up a dialogue around how collaboration, friendship and shared energy shape the work in a more human way.
Meet the Panelists
Mcbess is a multi-hyphenate creative running his own illustration and animation business. He is also a partner in the globally successful lifestyle and clothing brand The Dudes, with stores across Europe.
Andrew Rae and Chrissie Macdonald are multidisciplinary artists and illustrators based in London, also known as Moonhead Studios. Andrewâs vibrant and irreverent illustrations and animations for clients including Minor Figures, The New York Times and MTV combine hand-rendered drawing and digital techniques. Chrissie creates playful sculptural pieces and bespoke stained glass that blend traditional techniques with contemporary practice for the V&A, The Finnish Institute and The Guardian. Together they have staged creative workshops as well as live drawing and music events - including Heavy Pencil - at Somerset House, tokyobike, Tate Modernâs Corner bar and Dulwich Festival inviting other illustrators, musicians, costume and set designers to take part.
Sam Summerskill is the Global Brand Director of B&A, a creative management agency that represents artists working commercially. Sam works closely with B&Aâs roster to help shape ideas and carry them into the world,a process which often requires connecting people who wouldnât usually cross paths.
Last few tickets remaining â head to allflows.live
The global game created by local voices. Illustration by @canseco.ltd for @visa and the upcoming @fifaworldcup killer work by @adopt
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Chrissie, me and Nic Burrows will be hosting an evening of music and art at Carnegie Library as part of Dulwich Festival @dulwichfestival
Join us and help us build a city from recycled materials. #dulwichfestival #heavypencil
My #bollywood poster has been chosen for @american_illustration_winners 45. No AI used in the making. All hand painted
#illustration #handpainted #movieposter #keyart
Thank you Berlin, what a weekend! We lit up @thedudesberlin store with the @fiaformulae x @mcbess capsule collection. And what better way to celebrate than in true Berlin style? Cold beers, currywurst (thanks for the finishing touches @legelandofficial !) and banging DJs to keep the energy high.
Missed it? Donât stall out - hit the link in bio to shop the collection at the official Formula E online store, and stay up to speed by following @dudesfactory , @mcbess , @fiaformulae and @thedudesberlin đ
Looking for something to do this bank holiday weekendâŚwhy not pop down to Somerset House where you can catch the Sony World Photo Awards before it closes. Our photographer, Charlie Cliftâs work is currently on display as part of the exhibition.
#sonyworldphotoawards #charlieclift #somersethouse
Three of our photographers, @charlieclift , @joepug and @jamiechungstudio have been selected as winners in American Photography 42. Congratulations to you all - marvellous. đđđ
Charlie Clift x @bafta
Joe Pugliese x @sundaytimesmagazine
Joe Puglieseâs project Lake Kids
Jamie Chung x @menshealthmag
