// FEATURED IN // 1000 Portrait Illustrations

My work has been featured in this wonderful publication, 1000 Portrait Illustrations, and I have finally managed to get myself a copy to show you all.

Last year, shortly after leaving University, I was approached by the author to be featured in the 'realistic' section of the book. I was amazed that my work had been recognised and considered to feature alongside some truly amazing illustrators, most of whom had inspired my work throughout my time at University.

It is a fantastic feeling to see my work published,  although it is also quite strange seeing my University work there... My whole way of working has changed so much since then!

Anyway here's a peek if you can't get to Waterstones!

The book is divided into two sections- realistic and experimental portraiture work and displays a range of different styles. It's the perfect resource book for anyone interested in portraits.

Portrait Commissions

Aside from all the commercial illustration bits, I've recently had a few private commission orders for personal portraits. Here is one I completed and framed up last week. It was greatly received and I've had some lovely comments, which is always good :)

If you wish to enquire about ordering your own portrait ..pop me over an email at rebeccaabell@mail.com

New work for an upcoming exhibition..

Here is my illustration created for the Hero of Switzerland: To Your Health Exhibition, which opens its doors this Thursday!!

Desolate takes a personal view of the hopeless emotion felt through depression.  The sensitivity of the illustration establishes the thought of low-spirit, tearfulness and sorrow, juxtaposed with the use of inspirational text.

The proverb; ‘There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm’, provides a sympathetic reminder that a) you are not the only person in the world who has ever experienced discouragement and b) the occasional down makes the up ones more up! Simply, you have to take the good with the bad and this is what I intended to depict with my illustration.

Limited edition signed prints will be available to buy at the gallery throughout the exhibition. Hope you like it!

Thursday 6th - Sunday 30th September 2012

Lomography Gallery store,
117 Commercial Street, 
London, E1 6BG. 

*More info here

Florence signed my artwork!

I received my vinyl artwork from the Secret 7” Project last week, which has been signed by Florence herself (how exciting!) I just had to get it framed up to put on my wall and here it is. I am so pleased with how it looks… something to treasure for a very long time :)

Learn more about the Secret 7" project here!

Portraits

I am currently working on a series of celeb portraits to use for some self promotion mailers. I have recently completed this illustration of fashion guru, Alexa Chung. Here's the initial rough sketch to the final outcome.