Category: Children's book

Workbook’s Latest Additions Bring Vision and Ease To Your Illustration Needs

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Workbook is proud to welcome a new group of Illustrators to our ranks. These Illustrators and Animators bring their own dynamic style and bold, clear vision to every project. See all of the most recent artists to join Workbook below, and click through to view their websites and portfolios.

Featured Image: Mitch Blunt / Workbook portfolio

Mitch Blunt is a British Illustrator with over a decade of experience, primarily making conceptual work for newspapers, magazines and advertising.

Represented by Joanie Bernstein ART rep.

Dola Sun / Workbook portfolio

Dola Sun is a visionary artist renowned for crafting mesmerizing illustrations characterized by bold graphic shapes and intricate layers of texture. Fluent in both traditional and digital mediums, she effortlessly navigates the realm of visual expression, mastering the art of problem-solving through her unique visual language.

Represented by JSR Agency.

Andrew Painter / Workbook portfolio

Andrew graduated with a 1st Class Degree in Illustration and relocated to London where he started work as a trainee on the animation team at Walt Disney Animation for Who Framed Roger Rabbit. After wrapping the film, Andrew spent the next 20 years working as an Animator/Director/Character Designer for all the major London based commercial animation studios. His directing and animating jobs varied from the Euro Tunnel commercial to breakfast cereal commercials produced by Kelloggs, General Mills and Nestle.

Represented by António Adriäo Artist Representative.

Denise Damanti / Workbook portfolio

Denise was born in Empoli, a town near Florence Italy. She was skating at competitive level until she decided to pursue the visual arts, graduating in advertising and graphic design. In 2017, she took a visual design course at Nemo Academy of Visual Arts that introduced her to the world of illustration. She immediately switched gears as illustrator and started working with clients like Rizzoli, Mondadori, Headu, and Pearson.

Represented by MB Artists.

Mattia Riami / Workbook portfolio

Born and raised in Venice, Mattia Riami received his training at the city’s School of Art, and later continued his studies in Milan at the European Institute of Design (IED), where he was awarded a scholarship for the three-year course in Visual Communication, specializing in illustration.

His professional career began in the graphic design offices of Love Therapy by Elio Fiorucci, and later at United Colors of Benetton, where he developed solid experience in Graphic Apparel Design. Mattia then embarked on a freelance career as an illustrator, collaborating with various companies and magazines. He has distinguished himself for his ability to blend traditional techniques with modern digital technologies, creating works that stand out for their originality and innovation.

Represented by Salzman International.

Ester Zirilli / Workbook portfolio

Ester Zirilli was born and raised in Italy. In 2013, she graduated from the IED of Turin (European Design Institute) with a BA in Illustration.
She sees illustration as a powerful tool of communication and likes to work with metaphors and concepts. Her portfolio includes collaborations with magazines, newspapers, and publishers all over the world.

Represented by Salzman International.

Lorenzo Conti / Workbook portfolio

Lorenzo Conti is an illustrator based in Rome. Previous clients include the Huffington Post, Harper’s Magazine, Popcorn Books, and IMAX.

Represented by IllustrationZone.

Anagh Banerjee / Workbook portfolio

A graduate of the MFA Illustration program at the School of Visual Arts, Anagh is an Indian illustrator, printmaker, and visual storyteller, with a keen focus on woodcut prints. His work draws inspiration from poetry, music, history, and the Indian subcontinent, one of the oldest and richest storytelling cultures of the world. 

Represented by IllustrationZone.

Rosie Brooks / Workbook portfolio

Rosie Brooks is a London-based artist and illustrator whose pen-and-ink linework has captivated audiences across the globe. With an aesthetic that fuses timeless British wit with classic luxury, Rosie brings a singular sense of charm, intelligence, and emotional clarity to every project she touches. She has become a go-to creative force for a long list of international clients. Her artwork has graced packaging, children’s books, greetings cards and editorial as well as many corporate marketing campaigns. Known for her ability to convey a simple narrative with the authenticity of traditional methods, Rosie’s illustrations speak directly to consumers — delivering visual storytelling that resonates across cultures and markets.

Keith Graves / Workbook portfolio

Austin based illustrator Keith Graves attended the Parsons School of Design and University of Texas, where he received his MFA. He began his illustration career creating work for publications, ad agencies, design studios and record companies. Also an author and illustrator of numerous children’s books (Chicken Big, Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance, The Monsterator, Pet Boy, Three Nasty Gnarlies, Puppy, and others), his titles have been published by major publishing houses such as Macmillan, Chronicle, Penguin and Scholastic, and have been featured on NPR and reviewed in worldwide journals. Keith now serves as co-president at GraveRobber Animation Studio where he is developing his books and characters into film and series projects. His first love of illustration still remains and he looks forward to collaborations where he can create fun, unforgettable images for your projects!

Tablet Infographics, aka Curtis Whaley / Workbook portfolio

If it’s complicated, Curtis Whaley makes it clear. Curtis specializes in information design and illustration, transforming complex ideas into visuals that make sense. From infographics and animations to diagrams, maps, icons, and symbols, he helps clients show instead of tell.