Tony Graystone’s illustration adorns this years Pride GAYTM
This year’s Pride Festival showcases the carnival-like illustration of Tony Graystone. A beautiful collaboration between Tony, ANZ and TBWA Auckland.
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Jeremy Kyle illustrates for the New York Times ‘Roots’ remake
Alex Haley’s epic 1976 novel ‘Roots’ has been remade this year into a new miniseries. Illustrator Jeremy Kyle was asked to create artworks for the series by The New York Times. View the full project here.
Michael Lewis shoots a stunning new series for Tourism Qatar
Breathtaking Qatar was the backdrop for photographer Michael Lewis‘s latest campaign series. The resulting images of this unique culturally rich region evoke a sense of stillness and warmth of soul.
League sensation Shaun Johnson shot by Guy Coombes for Viva
Warriors half-back Shaun Johnson hung up his boots briefly for a recent fashion shoot with photographer Guy Coombes for Viva Magazine. Styled by Dan Ahwa, Johnson was draped in Zambesi and Working Style and looked every bit the seasoned model.
Seb Fowler helps ‘Spread the Jam’ for Auckland Transport
Animator Seb Fowler creates a smash hit for Auckland Transport via the good folk at Work Communications. Shared over 25,000 times on social media the animation, both educational and entertaining, illustrates the various causes of traffic congestion with tips to prevent it.
Red Seal Tea commissions Sarah Larnach via Unified Brands
Sarah Larnach‘s vibrant watercolour illustrations now grace the latest Red Seal Tea range. Her style delicately balances the push-pull friction of surface and depth, detail and looseness, impulse and control; highly sought after by her diverse client base, most recently Unified Brands.
Tony Graystone illustrates Johnnie Walker’s Blue Label bottle
Johnnie Walker, via Love Creative UK, has commissioned some of the worlds best illustrators to recreate epic journeys that the Striding Man made around the globe. Tony Graystone was chosen for the journey to Auckland and the resulting Dutch-inspired limited edition porcelain bottles are truly beautiful.
Illustrator Max Thompson teams up with S&S Auckland for Tui Beer
The clever folk at Saatchi & Saatchi Auckland recently created copy for Tui and called on the genius hand of Max Thompson to produce the accompanying illustration. Created specifically for the Hawkes Bay market, famous for it’s Pinot Noir, the Tui heartland series has been a smash hit.
Stellar food photographer Vanessa Lewis joins our fold!!!
We’re thrilled to announce the addition of photographer Vanessa Lewis to the IR team. With a wealth of experience garnered under still life specialist Guido Mocafico, Vanessa is an award winning food photographer who brings a fresh and sophisticated style to her imagery. Her passion for good food and photographic excellence has led her to publishing numerous cookbooks, photographing celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Roger Vergé, along with regular commissions from clients such as Colman’s, Ferrero Rocher, Intercontinental Hotels, KFC, McDonalds and Nando’s. (more…)
Gerad Taylor illustrates for Wellington’s Contact Festival Playground
JWT Auckland recently commissioned Gerad Taylor to create a logo and bus sides for the Contact Festival Playground held in Wellington earlier this year. Gerad has a strong background in traditional illustrative work, but is also highly sought after for his 3D realism, logo illustrations and augmented reality work.
United Nations commissions Jeremy Kyle for the World Humanitarian Summit
Illustrator Jeremy Kyle felt privileged to have been asked to create a series of illustrations for the United Nations recently. The aim was to visually communicate the 5 key ideas behind Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s ‘Agenda for Humanity‘, which when collectively undertaken will provide the shifts the world needs. Jeremy’s signature watercolour style is catching the attention of international clients. His commissions this year include the Chicago Bulls, New York Times and the United Nations, along with his recent interview on Seven Sharp. His UN Campaign, featured on CNN, has an accompanying video which can be viewed below.
VTNZ roll out a fresh new look with photography by Kristian Frires
VTNZ teamed up with photographer Kristian Frires and digital agency Gladeye to develop content for their latest campaign. The imagery was used across their new website, billboards and other branding collateral. Exuding the warmth and approachability associated with the tagline ‘we’ll help you get road ready’, the campaign used a combination of talent and VTNZ staff sourced from nationwide casting. (more…)
Illustrator Sara Mutande releases the ‘Great New Zealand Wrapping Paper Book’
10 stunning Aotearoa inspired designs make up this beautiful book of wrapping paper, all hand drawn by illustrator Sara Mutande. Designer wrapping at the ready.
Mokshini’s artist residency at Ralph Lauren NY
Mokshini aka Nadeesha Godamunne landed an illustrators dream job with Ralph Lauren in New York. She can be live drawing at a fashion show one day and sketching design ideas the next. (more…)
Kristian Frires shoots the Sorted rebrand
Photographer Kristian Frires recently teamed up with the clever folk at Unsworth Shepherd and Brandology, creating conceptual portrait imagery for the new Sorted.org.nz website and brand collateral.
Introducing illustrator Minky Stapleton
After working for some of South Africa’s best advertising agencies, we’re happy that award-winning art director Minky Stapleton has made the moved to New Zealand and freelance illustration. A multifaceted talent, she has a range of styles from serious to silly, all with a heavy dash of dark humour.
Jeremy Kyle becomes an official illustrator for the Chicago Bulls!!!
Jeremy Kyle‘s star is quickly rising. A master at depicting motion and emotion, his incredible talent has been picked up by the Chicago Bulls. Jeremy’s latest series portrays Jordan, Butler and Rose in effortless free flow using his clever combination of watercolour, loose hand scribbling and precision line work. The campaign marks the 50th anniversary of the Bulls and expresses their most iconic moments in playing history.
Photographer Michael Lewis joins the IR roster
We are incredibly excited about the addition of Michael Lewis to our fold. Recently emigrated from South Africa with a wealth of advertising experience, he brings a new level of concept driven, high end story telling expertise to our markets. Michael offers an unbeatable resource of talent and technique, along with a relaxed professional approach. Here are some of our favourite images.
Justine Beckett develops a pictorial series for Unitec NZ
Unitec NZ recently searched for a concept driven artist to illustrate a range of events they had planned this semester. They couldn’t look past illustrator Justine Beckett whose quirky, clean, bright style cleverly engages the viewer on a direct emotional level.
Joseph Michael’s amazing Antarctic expedition
Photographer and multi-media artist Joseph Michael recently returned from the ultimate adventure. Leading a creative team to Antarctica, protected from the elements by Musto Clothing, their mission was to collect the necessary imagery to create 360 degree immersive experiences on their return. (more…)
Illustator Josh Dykgraaf creates a world map for Taylors Wines
Sydney agency Mr Wolf recently engaged the skills of illustrator Josh Dykgraaf for their client Taylors Wines. Being included among the top 5 winerys in the world for two consecutive years required a suitably epic illustration. We think Josh has done the honour justice.
A Sarah Larnach illustrated book sells out!!!
‘The Adventures of Celia Kaye’ illustrated by Grammy-nominated artist Sarah Larnach has been a big success and is already on it’s second run. The story follows a little girl with a huge imagination who uses it to hide her mysterious secret.
Storyboarder Jack Chadwick illustrates energy saving tips for Meridian
The clever folk at Barnes Catmur & Friends recently commissioned storyboarder Jack Chadwick to create a series of 44 energy saving tips for Meridian Energy. The handy ‘Save the World From Your Sofa’ booklet with it’s humorous illustrations is downloadable from the Meridian Energy website.
Guy Coombes shoots Vinnie Woolston for Crane Brothers
Crane Brothers once again procures the fine skills of fashion photographer Guy Coombes to shoot their latest razor-sharp menswear campaign.
