Who we are
Who we are
Our people are our ink
We are a close-knit team of talented creatives, each with our own distinctive style and voice — united by a shared belief in the power of illustration. Our illustrators and animators are not just graphic artists; they’re listeners, collaborators and problem-solvers who work in partnership with clients to unlock meaning and deliver results.
We are a close-knit team of talented creatives, each with our own distinctive style and voice — united by a shared belief in the power of illustration. Our illustrators and animators are not just graphic artists; they’re listeners, collaborators and problem-solvers who work in partnership with clients to unlock meaning and deliver results.
Our values
You at the centre
Aiming for your success, however you measure it.
You at the centre
Aiming for your success, however you measure it.
You at the centre
Aiming for your success, however you measure it.
Enjoyment
Loving the work we do. We hope you will notice.
Enjoyment
Loving the work we do. We hope you will notice.
Enjoyment
Loving the work we do. We hope you will notice.
Clarity
Bringing your ideas & thinking to life with precision.
Clarity
Bringing your ideas & thinking to life with precision.
Clarity
Bringing your ideas & thinking to life with precision.
Quality
Doing our very best work for you, every time.
Quality
Doing our very best work for you, every time.
Quality
Doing our very best work for you, every time.
Learning
Discovering something new every day.
Learning
Discovering something new every day.
Learning
Discovering something new every day.
Meet our team
Tom Russell
Founder & Co-Director
Tom Russell
Founder & Co-Director
Tom Russell
Founder & Co-Director
Esther Russell
Co-Director
Esther Russell
Co-Director
Esther Russell
Co-Director
Fiona Macpherson
Illustrator
Fiona Macpherson
Illustrator
Fiona Macpherson
Illustrator
Maddie Hennessy
Illustrator & Animator
Maddie Hennessy
Illustrator & Animator
Maddie Hennessy
Illustrator & Animator
Verity Harrison
Illustrator & Animator
Verity Harrison
Illustrator & Animator
Verity Harrison
Illustrator & Animator
Felipe Caro
Illustrator
Felipe Caro
Illustrator
Felipe Caro
Illustrator
Caroline Chapple
Illustrator
Caroline Chapple
Illustrator
Caroline Chapple
Illustrator
Andy Roberts
Illustrator
Andy Roberts
Illustrator
Andy Roberts
Illustrator
Jen Backman
Illustrator
Jen Backman
Illustrator
Jen Backman
Illustrator
Jenn Garside
Illustrator
Jenn Garside
Illustrator
Jenn Garside
Illustrator
Daisy Holland
Illustrator & Animator
Daisy Holland
Illustrator & Animator
Daisy Holland
Illustrator & Animator
Esther Raday
Scriptwriter & Voiceover Artist
Esther Raday
Scriptwriter & Voiceover Artist
Esther Raday
Scriptwriter & Voiceover Artist
Becky James
Illustrator
Becky James
Illustrator
Becky James
Illustrator
What is it like to work here?
Tom says…
“I love the team and the diverse perspectives and creative skill they bring.”
Jenn says…
“You can be your true self, and the team chats are always a laugh and full of love.”
Felipe says…
“I feel very lucky to be part of such a talented pool of artists.”
Maddie says…
“We all support each other and want each other’s work to shine.”
Jen says…
“There is a special kind of magic with our team.”
Verity says…
“Tom is there to support us, but gives us the autonomy to manage the project ourselves.”
Caroline says…
“We’re supported to play to our individual strengths and creativity.”
Fiona says…
“I love the vast range of clients & locations.”
Tom says…
“I love the team and the diverse perspectives and creative skill they bring.”
Jenn says…
“You can be your true self, and the team chats are always a laugh and full of love.”
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