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Vanessa Dell

Artist and Illustrator

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Rag'n'Bone Man

A self-initiated portrait of one of the UK's most recent musical talents.

Teeth & Pills

Writer and director Andrea Vinciguerra asked me to illustrate a film poster for his surreal, black comedy 'Teeth & Pills'. The final piece shows the three main characters from the film.

Ed Sheeran

The singer/songwriter with a backdrop inspired by his tattoos.

Universal Pictures Employee Retreat

I was commissioned to create 2 posters featuring Universal Pictures' employees, they were designed as movie posters and given to them on a retreat. I worked with Trailer Park Inc. in California.

Inside Housing

A 'Being John Malkovich' inspired editorial piece for Inside Housing Magazine on the lack of diversity in housing leadership.

Peter Capaldi

A portrait of the actor Peter Capaldi (AKA Doctor Who) with a thistle background showing his Scottish heritage.

Meienberg

I painted a portrait of the Swiss writer and journalist Niklaus Meienberg for an anniversary edition of Annabelle Magazine.

Judy Garland

This portrait of Judy Garland was created for the 'Night of a Thousand Judy's' in NYC June 2016. Read more on the Huffington Post.

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn was painted for Annabelle Magazine in Switzerland for their anniversary edition.

Butterflies

I drew many butterflies for a Universal Film employee portrait which were layered over the poster.

Integration Campaign: Sophisicated Woman

I was commissioned to paint 18 portraits of different types of people for the Swiss Government's Integration Campaign and commissioned by Hasenfeld Zurich. This portrait needed to show a confident and sophisticated woman. They were used on posters, leaflets and on the Government's website.

Ten

A gift for my daughter on her 10th birthday - a dreamer by nature...

Hitchcock & Wertham

A portrait of Alfred Hitchcock and Wertham for an anniversary edition of the Swiss Annabelle Magazine.

The Lanksburys

Portraits of a family of creatives.

Bon Appetit Portraits

These portraits were for the contributors page of Bon Appetit Magazine.

Universal Pictures Employee Retreat

I was commissioned to create 2 posters featuring Universal Pictures' employees, they were designed as movie posters and given to them on a retreat. I worked with Trailer Park Inc. in California.

The Hillary Haters

USA's Slate Magazine commissioned me to complete 7 portraits for a cover story on American citizens who don't believe Hillary Clinton will make a good President. The deadline was very tight with only 24 hours to complete all portraits.

A Fisherman's Tale

A personal piece of work combining the words of a fictional fisherman with his nautical portrait

Homopromo

A poster commissioned by Albion London for their 2013 Homopromo campaign as a reaction to Russia passing a law banning homosexual propaganda.

Alan Titchmarsh

A portrait of Alan Titchmarsh was created for the front cover of Waitrose Weekend Magazine.

Ingeborg Bachmann

Ingeborg Bachmann was commissioned for the Anniversary edition of Switzerland's Annabelle Magazine.

Kiehls Couple

An older couple in love was painted for Kiehls Apothecary in NYC, the piece was used to advertise their Abyssine Cream on carrier bags and instore.

Doctor Remy Who

A gift for my son on his 10th birthday - a Dr Who fan as you can tell!

Swiss Integration Campaign: Business Woman

I was commissioned to paint 18 portraits of different types of people for the Swiss Government's Integration Campaign and commissioned by Hasenfeld Zurich. This one needed to show a confident business woman. They were used on posters, leaflets and on the Government's website.

Mountain Bike Magazine

I worked for several issues of Cycling and Mountain Biking Magazine painting portraits of some 'Heroes' of the profession.

Mountain Bike Magazine

I worked for several issues of Cycling and Mountain Biking Magazine painting portraits of some 'Heroes' of the profession.

The Demon Headmaster

These set of book covers for Oxford University Press were for the popular Demon Headmaster children's stories, the covers were based on the TV series at the time so it was important the headmaster looked like the actor Terrence Hardiman.

Mountain Bike Magazine

I worked for several issues of Cycling and Mountain Biking Magazine painting portraits of some 'Heroes' of the profession.

Muse

A personal piece...my favourite band, painted just before I saw them live in London, 2013.

Musik Express

Amy Winehouse, Thom Yorke and Alexis Taylor were painted for the front cover of Germany's Musik Express Magazine.

Steve Coogan et al

Steve Coogan's Alan Partridge was illustrated for The New Yorker along with some of his other characters.

Smithsonian Magazine

Portraits for the contributors page of Smithsonian Magazine including Journalist Chris Hedges and photographer Ethan Hill.

Weston Super Mare

Part of my 1970s collection of drawings inspired by memories of the era.

Swiss Integration Campaign: Pre-School

I was commissioned to paint 18 portraits of different types of people for the Swiss Government's Integration Campaign and commissioned by Hasenfeld Zurich. This one needed to show pre-school children sharing some fruit. They were used on posters, leaflets and on the Government's website.

Swiss Integration Campaign: Jew

I was commissioned to paint 18 portraits of different types of people for the Swiss Government's Integration Campaign and commissioned by Hasenfeld Zurich. This one needed to show a Jewish man. They were used on posters, leaflets and on the Government's website.

Positano Wedding Invite

A private commission from a couple who wanted a bespoke wedding invitation.

Dizzy

A private commission to create a portrait of Interior Designer Dizzy Dezille as a gift.

The Bee Gees

Pencil portraits of the iconic band.

Gloy Glue

One of a collection of hand drawn objects.

Mark Zuckerberg

The Facebook hero was a pitch for the cover of Taschen's Illustration Now! - Portraits.

Ramsgate Rooftops

A self-initiated painting of the Kent Seaside.

Sweet William & more...

A collection of drawings of objects and flowers created in a more simplified style using coloured pencils.

Marie Antoinette

The infamous French Royal was commissioned as a pitch for a Genes Reunited campaign by Elastic Creative.

Oasis

Time Out London asked for a portrait of the Gallagher Brothers in their mid 90's prime.

Billy

A private commission for an American businessman.

Saucy Fruits

A private commission to draw fruits in a 'saucy' composition.

National Geographic Traveller

I was commissioned for two illustrations on a traveller's adventure in the Far East.

70s Love

A personal piece of work to expand my portfolio of pencil work, it's based on a memory from the 1970's and an Aunt's wedding.

Hellohead: Donya Todd

Several illustrators collaborated in a project to raise money for the National Autistic Society by painting portraits of each other, the prints were then sold at an exhibition in London.

Milos Forman

A portrait of the famous film director was commisssoned by Annabelle Magazine in Switzerland.

Spaceboy

Commissioned for BBC's Radio TImes,  Spaceboy was for a play about a young boy dreaming of a space adventure.

Theodore Millon

Scientific American Mind Magazine commissioned a portrait of the psychologist Theodore Millon.

A Young John Hannah

A personal piece of work painting the Scottish actor John Hannah.

European Politics

Two portraits commissioned by The Economist with a French flavour.

Smithsonian Magazine: Ethan Hill

Portraits for the contributors page of Smithsonian Magazine including Journalist Chris Hedges and photographer Ethan Hill.

The Times

This piece illustrated an article on BBQ's during the Winter months for The Times newspaper.

A Young Prince Charles

Prince Charles was painted for Annabelle Magazine in Switzerland - young and reflective.

Rag'n'Bone Man

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Teeth & Pills

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Ed Sheeran

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Universal Pictures Employee Retreat

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Inside Housing

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Peter Capaldi

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Meienberg

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Judy Garland

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Audrey Hepburn

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Butterflies

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Integration Campaign: Sophisicated Woman

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Ten

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Hitchcock & Wertham

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The Lanksburys

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Bon Appetit Portraits

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Universal Pictures Employee Retreat

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The Hillary Haters

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A Fisherman's Tale

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Homopromo

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Alan Titchmarsh

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Ingeborg Bachmann

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Kiehls Couple

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Doctor Remy Who

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Swiss Integration Campaign: Business Woman

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Mountain Bike Magazine

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The Demon Headmaster

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Muse

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Musik Express

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Steve Coogan et al

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Smithsonian Magazine

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Weston Super Mare

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Swiss Integration Campaign: Pre-School

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Swiss Integration Campaign: Jew

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Positano Wedding Invite

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Dizzy

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The Bee Gees

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Gloy Glue

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Mark Zuckerberg

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Ramsgate Rooftops

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Sweet William & more...

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Marie Antoinette

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Oasis

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Billy

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Saucy Fruits

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National Geographic Traveller

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70s Love

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Hellohead: Donya Todd

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Milos Forman

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Spaceboy

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Theodore Millon

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A Young John Hannah

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European Politics

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Smithsonian Magazine: Ethan Hill

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The Times

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A Young Prince Charles

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