Architectural Review

In between working on another major book for Chris Lloyd i was asked to do a small editorial for November's Architectural Review.
It really is an attractively composed magazine. Thanks to Jon for asking me.

Natural History Wallbook

So after 5 months of intensive drawing, i finally finished the 'Wallbook of Natural History' for London's Natural History Museum.
It's the fourth book i have done in collaboration with the Editorial Team at Bloomsbury Publishing, the art director and designer Will Webb and the author Christopher Lloyd.
The book is published in September through the Museum and there will hopefully be a giant version on the steps as part of the launch.
This is the cover image, which National Geographic Kids and the museums own kids publication 'Second Nature,' are giving away as a colouring poster later this year.
Might take a while, as my assistant on this project, Leah Stewart will testify!

DINOSAUR TUESDAY

Drawing dinosaurs today for the Natural History Museum project. 95 Down, 505 to go.
Will post more soon...

The Natural History Museum

So it begins...
I have just left my Graphic design day job to concentrate on my next behemoth for Christopher Lloyd.
I am illustrating a guide to natural history and will spend the next few months at my desk in Clerkenwell and over at the museum trying to bring Chris's vision to life!

KIT is 1

Just did a little party invite for my friend Sally.
Kit, her daughter is having her first Birthday.

Based on my Zoo print of old, i hope she likes it :)

++ New Website ++

My site is down for an autumn revamp
The old one has been around for too long and needs a little bit of love.

Expect a new one in the next few weeks.

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What On Earth Wallbook

The Wallbook Behemoth Gets its Saturday Telegraph Debut!
View the article here

Go Red!

I've goten lazy with the updates of late...not that there isn't anything to report.
Nearly at the end of a 2 and a half meter illustration behemoth for the ever prolific Christopher Lloyd
I am nearing the 1000 illustration mark of what has been a most gargantuan task. Ill post the end result on here post printing.
It should be in all good shops and museums by autumn.

In other news, i have gone RED for charity with this hairy legged number. Thanks to Sean at the partners for asking me to take part.

NewScientist Books of 2009

What on Earth Evolved has just been listed among the NewScientist's top books of 2009.Well done Chris!
Looking forward to the next!

Garudio Studiage's Fantasy Zoo

This saturday i'll be exhibiting at Garudio Studiage's Fantasy Zoo.
Garudio have chosen 30 of their favourite artists, including Andrew Rae, Hannah Waldron, and Danny Sturgess,and tasked them with creating the zoo of their dreams.
The show takes place at The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras Church, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BA, and runs from Friday 27th Nov to Tuesday 1st Dec 2009.
Private view starts at 11 am this saturday the 28th of November, see you there!

What On Earth Evolved

Its been more than a while coming, but my second installment in the 'What On Earth Series' has just released. Lots of illustrations, lots of weird creatures,..and my good friend Brad on the front cover.
Thanks to all at bloomsbury! More images to follow soon...

What On Earth Happened 2

Just added some pictures of the book 'What On Earth Happened,' which i illustrated for bloomsbury publishing last year.

WAT IS ER?

Late Last year i was asked by the amsterdam publishers of what on earth happened if i could illustrate the old cover in dutch. Rather a lot of words.

Ive just agreed to do it in Danish too....also rather a lot of words.

On The Night

Ive added some long overdue pictures from the Horn Of Plenty group show at the macbeth last winter.
Ears tuned for another UV Horn show later in the year!!
Pictures courtesy of Brad Evans

Ford Fiesta

I have an illustration in the new ford fiesta print and TV campaign being shown throughout europe. You can check out the print advert here, and the animated spot is currently showing on all good TV screens. Art directed by the wonderful people at Ogilvy & Mather Uk.

100 Minutes Of Havana

New News!!!

Many apologies for the lack of updates. All change at Forshaw HQ. Just moved studio and begun work on a new behemoth book for Bloomsbury entitled "What On Earth Evolved."

On wednesday night i joined forces with the supreme illustration talents that are, Andrew Rae, Ian Stevenson, Austin NEW and Robbie Wilkinson for a one off Secret Wars battle at Shoreditch's Village Underground.

We drew swords against London Graffiti outfit Monorex in a live 100 minute art off, complete with a last minute paint bomb display.

Thanks to nathan and all at Intercity for asking me to take part.

Ive added photos from the event above and you can read about the finer details here

What On Earth

After 2 months of intense drawing, ive just finished illustrating a mammoth book for Bloomsbury UK. The book, entitled 'What On Earth Happened,' will be released worldwide this Autumn. Major thanks to Chris, Natalie, Will and all at Bloomsbury.

I will post images for all this and the recent nike work as soon as i can!....so keep your eyes peeled