Sarah Beetson's Design Classic

Sarah Beetson's article for Computer Arts on her Coney Island design classic is to be re-published.
The piece which talks about Gregory and Paul's, an eatery under threat of closure, will appear in a new version of the magazine for ipad.
Sarah met the owner Paul at the end of 2011, before Hurricane Sandy changed the face of the Coney Island Beachfront. She says "We shared fried shrimp and coronas. I look forward to seeing Paul again in 2014. This time I hope to paint his portrait!"

Sarah Beetson and owner Paul in 2011

Sarah's article:

My design classic: Gregory and Paul’s

"Under threat of closure for decades, the Coney Island eatery is home to an inspiring array of handmade signage, says illustrator Sarah Beetson. Since 2002, I have made five pilgrimages to the place that inspires me most in the world: Coney Island, on the shores of Brooklyn. My most photographed spot there is Gregory & Paul’s eatery on the boardwalk, which has recently been renamed Paul’s Daughter. Founded by Paul Georgoulakos and his best friend upon their arrival from Greece in 1962, his daughter Tina now runs the show. The original building was constructed in 1939 with rounded corners and ornate wooden pillars. A classic in beachfront architecture, it was revamped in 2012. What’s really special about it though, is that it still incorporates all of Gregory and Paul’s original handpainted signage, with the cotton candy kids Chiefito and Chiefita, and Mr Shrimp still dominating the front panels. Brilliant as the new design looks to be, I’m still kind of sad that the ageing original has gone. Every single item available in the shack is written haphazardly in veritable Technicolor all over the walls; a naively brilliant exploitation of free advertising space. The signwriter has even lent his hand to a ‘Please Wash your Hands’ sign in the employee bathroom. There is a magically authentic retrograde feel about the diner that is evoked by the signs. The place is a permanent pastel- come-spaceage 1960s time capsule".

See more on Sarah Beetson's Coney Island Dream Campaign.

Zumba Kids

 

Ben Tallon has fun with these posters for the Zumba Kids campaign in the US.
Commissioned by Zumba Fitness in Florida, Ben was asked to use his electrifying lines to create some dynamic art. The results have gained a superb reaction; he says "Zumba chose me for the energy in my work and wanted me to bring their photography to life with vibrant mark making. They provided 'personality profiles' for a series of fifteen children of different ages and I created three dimensional environments based on these."

Technomarine Quest

The Golden Skull

Montana Forbes's work for Technomarine Watches culminated in an interactive online campaign. Featured in the magazine section of the website, Montana was asked to create the main character of the story (Paul) and his friends in various scenarios following the quest to find the "Golden Skull". She says "...the backdrop scene was St. Tropez sunset parties, luxury yachts and a hidden island villa." The illustrated film ran for 2 months on their website with the winner receiving $30,000.00.

 

Ben Tallon works with CALM and launches transmedia awareness campaign Xpress

No stranger to working with some major charities, Ben Tallon uses his skills as illustrator and art director to launch Xpress; an awareness campaign to raise money for the The Campaign Against Living Miserably.

CALM works to prevent male suicide in the UK, and after meeting the charity, Ben was given a blank canvas to direct a campaign focused on raising money and awareness. His response has come from an urge to share the benefits of his own artistic expression, and so along with the support of his fellow creatives, Ben has launched Xpress.

On May 3rd 2013, Ben's company Quenched Music will release an exclusive album from which 100% of proceeds will go directly to the charity. It will feature the best of new UK and international music and some overseas 'heavyweights' who will be announced soon. Also featuring men working in the arts, Ben and the team now have the support of Stephen Merchant, Danny Dyer, Jon McClure and more. In addition, a campaign newspaper will be released alongside the album containing all interviews and features including the portrait above. It was created to support an exclusive interview with Steve for the campaign in which he discusses comedy, growing up, art and his movie career. The Xpress website will also showcase contemporary art, design, comedy, illustration, film and poetry.

Please support the cause through the crowdfunding campaign here.

Miss Led at Images 36

Miss Led's painting for the LYNX angels campaign will be showing as part of Images 36 - Best of British Illustration 2012, at Somerset House. Starting on 3rd October the exhibition will stay at the venue til 28th and then tour England and Wales until mid 2013. Well done Miss Led!

"Somerset House hosts Images 36: Best of British Illustration exhibition, organised annually by the Association of Illustrators (AOI), for the first time in its history.
Kick-starting Somerset House’s blockbuster autumn and winter season, Images 36: Best of British Illustration presents the winning work of over 50 artists from the length and breadth of the UK, who entered the AOI’s flagship competition, Images."

Fritz and Franzi Campaign

A campaign for Fritz and Franzi involving Natalie Kilany's Love Bug illustration has been shortlisted for the Art Directors Club Switzerland. The commission, from Jung von Matt Switzerland, required Natalie to tackle the delicate subject of youth violence. Natalie's clever composition evokes the loneliness of the situation in this very triumphant piece of art. Fritz and Franzi is a magazine for parents, guardians and institutions covering all matters relating to the problems one can face when bringing up children and adolescents.

Lynx Angels Makes Images 36

Miss Led aka Joanna Henly is over the moon with the news that her brilliant painting for the Lynx campaign has been selected to appear in the AOI's Images 36: the best of new British illustration publication. Even Angels Will Fall was a big job for Miss Led last year, and has won her a page in the advertising section. This news is icing on the cake for Miss Led. Well done!

FRAME X FRAME Bite Campaign

Bill Greenhead's storyboarding makes a fun ad with Studioset TV and McCann Erickson for Bite in Romania.Watch it now.

The Pact Between Men

Make a pact with yourself to view Jonathan Allardyce's intoxicating illustrations for Johnnie Walker's latest campaign. The images form part of "The Pact Between Men", an inspirational story aimed at the Chinese market. The Pact which follows the story of four friends walking the path of greatness together is set to attract over 7 million visitors to Johnnie Walker's Asia Pacific site, to see Jonathan's illustrations in context click here.

Healthy Portions

Tim Bradford is the creator of these vibrant characters which can be found within the pages of a fantastic booklet he has produced for Doctor Foster.

The project for Birmingham East and North NHS is aimed at reducing childhood obesity. Primarily aimed at adults, Tim’s free booklet is one element that will be distributed to 4-6 year olds to encourage them to eat healthily with the correct portion sizes.