Meet Sarah Bissell, artist in residence here at ECA Illustration. Sarah’s work uses a combination of the hand-drawn and hand-cut to create striking and intelligent images. Have a look at her portfolio below: http://www.sarahbissell.co.uk/ Oct 7, 2015
Artist in Residence Andrea Popyordanova shows her work at Joseph Pearce
Hello all, I am Andrea, one of ECA’s recent graduates in Illustration and an Artist in Residence. As a result of frequent visits to my favorite café-bar Joseph Pearce and a few conversations with the owners, my most recent work is up that bar, situated on Elm Row, top of Leith Walk, for the next …
Pictures from a very busy Friday
Some work by Stage 2 illustrators for a project based around satire and editorial work… …and work by the brilliant jack-of-all-trades (his words, not ours!) David Faithful who came to talk about his varied career this afternoon, which includes printmaking, icon design, photography, artist books and much much more! Oct 2, 2015
INTRODUCING… ARTIST IN RESIDENCE REBECCA BROWN
Meet Rebecca Brown, artist in residence here at ECA Illustration. Have a look at Rebecca’s delicate and whimsical work below: www.rebeccabrownillustration.co.uk Sep 28, 2015
Introducing… Artist in Residence Andrea Popyordanova
The first in a series of posts introducing the artists who will be joining the illustration department for the year. Andrea’s work is a heady mix of collage, drawing and printmaking, beautifully blended together with effortless character. Have a look at her website below: cargocollective.com/andreapopyordanova Sep 22, 2015
Recent graduate George Douglas wins New Talent Design category award from the Association of Illustrators
George’s film posters will be exhibited at Somerset House this autumn alongside other winners and shortlisted entrants. Sep 18, 2015
Student Success in the Penguin Design Award
We are delighted to congratulate MA Illustration Student Leilei Huang on being Shortlisted for the Penguin Design Award in the Adult Prize category. Her symbolic design draws together ideas of religion, the female and the iconic title to form an elegant design. Well done LeiLie! The winners can be seen here. Jun 25, 2015
Living Patterns
An exhibition of patterns inspired by the Water of Leith. This project began with a walk down part of the Water of Leith by Postgraduate students in the Illustration Programme. Illustrator and tutor Astrid Jaekel introduced students to the waterway that meanders its way through the city of Edinburgh and reveals a rural pathway in …
MA Illustrators – R16 Pop-up Shop and Exhibition
We delighted to present R16, a pop-up shop and exhibition at the lovely Stag Gallery, part of Warburton Gallery at the top of Victoria Street in Edinburgh. This weekend only the postgraduate illustrators and graphic designers will showing off new work and offering a chance at a sneak preview of their work before they exhibit …
Maisie Shearring wins the International Award for Illustration!
A huge congratulations to 2013 Alumni Maisie Shearring, winner of the 7th edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair – Fundación SM International Award for Illustration. Maisie was selected from more than 3000 participants from 70 countries, while the judges examined over with 15 thousand works. As the winner, Maisie will be given the task of illustrating a book to …
