by Joy | Oct 15, 2014 | Hand Lettering, Illustration, Maps
Here is my map of Costa Rica appearing in November’s Condé Nast Traveller Magazine. A welcome reminder of sunshine as autumnal weather takes hold here..!
by Joy | Oct 2, 2014 | Hand Lettering
This week I submitted my entry for the Tigerprint Christmas Typography Competition. The brief was to design some unique christmassy type to sit over a photograph supplied by Tigerprint. This photo seemed to be begging for baubles, so I was happy to oblige....
by Joy | Sep 17, 2014 | Hand Lettering, Maps
Whenever I complete a map for the lovely CN Traveller Magazine, I always end up feeling like I’ve somehow “been” to the place in question… Maybe it’s the beautiful photos that accompany the piece, maybe it’s the...
by Joy | Sep 17, 2014 | Books, Hand Lettering, Illustration
I was asked to create a front cover and double page spreads for the Penguin India 2012 catalogue on a celebratory theme. The cover featured the Penguin Car which had been given a custom paint job and was driven around the streets to celebrate Penguin’s 25th...
by Joy | Sep 17, 2014 | Books, Hand Lettering, Illustration
Ruskin Bond is one of India’s best known and loved authors, particularly for children. Here’s a book jacket I designed and illustrated for his collection of short stories “Thick as Thieves” about friendship. I also created the...
by Joy | Sep 17, 2014 | Hand Lettering, Maps
Some maps of the USA, Nantucket, and Washington, for the endpapers of reporter and journalist Matt Frei’s “Only in America”, New York City for CN Traveller and Vermont and New Hampshire. ...
by Joy | Sep 17, 2014 | Hand Lettering, Maps
Three different maps of Paris, firstly for Harper Collins, the endpapers of “Americans in Paris” by Charles Glass showing Paris under occupation during WW2 and some of the important buildings including Shakespeare & Co the famous book shop. ...
by Joy | Sep 16, 2014 | Books, Hand Lettering, Illustration, Maps
A brilliant opportunity came my way when Shots magazine and I worked together over many issues to produce the booklet front covers for their comprehensive pull-out guides for location finders, directors and producers to different areas of the world. The...
by Joy | Sep 16, 2014 | Hand Lettering, Illustration
This was a lovely job undertaken for Brown Thomas, Ireland’s leading department store, a booklet for internal distribution to its staff. Above: the cover, bound along the left hand side with a matching red thread, below: one of the motivational...
by Joy | Aug 19, 2014 | Hand Lettering, Illustration, Maps
This is some work from some of last year’s editions. Above focuses on the coastal areas of Brittany, France. This is for a piece on The Philippines which was also reused in last month’s edition of CN Traveller India for their feature...
by Joy | Jul 21, 2014 | Books, Hand Lettering, Illustration
I have illustrated a great history series for children – The History of India and The History of the World – both with 2 volumes each. Here’s a view of my desk as I was painting the icons for the second History of the World volume....
by Joy | Jul 16, 2014 | Hand Lettering, Illustration
It was a real highlight to design and hand-letter the invitations, menu and seating plans for a beautiful summer wedding. The bride wanted a fresh, modern look which echoed her colour scheme and gave a nod to Art Nouveau with the Rennie-Mackintosh inspired rose. The...
by Joy | May 28, 2014 | Hand Lettering, Illustration, Maps
FOUR Magazine is launching in the US and they asked me to create a map showing all the states and some choice food highlights and iconic American symbols to use in their social media.
by Joy | May 14, 2014 | Books, Hand Lettering, Illustration
Delighted to have been shortlisted again this year for the Association of Illustrators Awards, with my jacket for Alex Liddell’s book. I took inspiration from classic travel posters and from the distinctive shape, colour and typography found on the Madeira...
by Joy | Mar 19, 2014 | Books, Hand Lettering
Two new typographic projects to show off!
