Natalie Hughes Freelance Illustrator

Natalie Hughes is a young freelance illustrator (represented by Advocate Art Agency) based in Bristol here in the UK, by day she works for a succesful children’s magazine publisher. She also works on freelance commisions (greetings cards, children’s books) and is part of local design collective Draw In Bristol.

Illustrator & Creator of Bruno’s Box Nicola Pontin

Next to be featured is former Kingston University illustration student and creator of Bruno’s Box, Nicola Pontin. Having graduated with First Class Honours, Nicola almost immediately began working with Meadowside publishers after her work was spotted at her degree show. With a new book ready to launch in 2013, the illustrator is going from strength to strength.

Comic & Storybook Illustration by Andrew Chiu

Andrew Chiu is a Manchester-based freelance illustrator and graduate of the North East Wales Institute in Design Communications. Specialising in comics and children’s storybook illustration, Andrew has a passion for storytelling through narrative pictures.

Narrative Illustration with Milan Topalovic

Our next showcase with Milan Topalovic exhibits some awe-inspiring picture-book illustrations. Creating “romanticised” depictions and visual narratives with a “dreamlike nature,” Milan concentrates on all the little details in his scenes and characters to produce his impressive work.