London, The Big Smoke! Love it or hate it our capital inspires so many of our artists. From its architecture and people, to all its different boroughs – London is huge! This city of 9 million people has something for everyone. So with this post we have highlighted a few artists that look at different aspects of the city. These London themed prints make great gifts for those that live here and also as memories for those who have moved away.
Marc Gooderham
Marc Gooderham is fascinated by shop fronts, street corners and a forgotten London. His pastel works and paintings presented as series of limited edition prints explore the city’s streets along with its decaying and unique architecture. They capture the singular beauty to be found in those neglected and overlooked spaces.
- The Pheonix Garden – £95.00
- Rainy Night, Brick Lane – £125.00
- Fall Of Night – £125.00
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Liam Devereux
Liam Devereux is a commercial illustrator, originally from the north of England and now based in London. He has created work for American Express, Lloyds Bank and Audi among others, whilst developing a unique style in his spare time. The Nighttime Series comprises of scenes largely around North London where he has lived for the last ten years, but has begun to spread further afield.
- Barbican – £80.00
- Battersea – £80.00
- Post Office Tower – £80.00
- Shop all Liam Devereux prints here.
Mike Hall
Mike’s drawings are produced digitally using a combination of design software and a pen tablet. The designs for the maps were inspired by engraved prints from the 19th century that Mike has appropriated with a contemporary twist.
- Hackney Retro Map Print – £40.00
- Bridges of London Print – £54.00
- Islington Retro Map Print – £40.00
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Will Clarke
Will Clarke meticulously develops intricate landscapes and views of Britain’s cities and most loved locations. Will’s work primarily focuses on location and place, which he explores through a range of mediums including printmaking, architectural drawing and design. He characteristically uses bold graphic additions of colour to add different dimensions to his illustrations.
- Westminster – Gold – £160.00
- Battersea Power Station – Green – £40.00
- Southbank, London – £40.00
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Jane Smith
Jane Smith is a freelance artist and commercial illustrator based in Dalston, East London, working in design, advertising, editorial, publishing and charities. Often inspired by travel and cityscapes, her personal work crosses over media and disciplines, from to digital sketches and drawings, to wood engraving and linocut.
- City Hall And Shard – £60.00
- Acton’s Lock – £35.00
- Brick Lane 1 – £30.00
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Underway Studio
Underway Studio is an illustration and printmaking collective based in Brixton, South London. Founded in 2015 by six graduates as a space to continue working and developing as young designers, the collective works collaboratively across silk-screen, lino and digital print mediums. The current members of Underway Studio are: Aiden Barefoot, Anna Schmidt, Caitlin Parks, and Melissa North.
- Brixton Rec – £120.00
- Rio Cinema – £85.00
- Tate Modern Blavatnik Building – £85.00
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