My story
My illustrations are fashion led, with an emphasis on colour. I draw from a wide range of subject matter and I’m happy to work to a brief with a strong idea. I love a watercolour application but I can also work digitally and often draw with a tablet and i-pencil. I really flit between both mediums as for me its whatever works best for the job.
I studied illustration a while back at Kingston university and became an Illustration agent looking after talent immediately after. My goal was always to be freelance. The live illustration side of my work really took off after a call to travel and draw in Kuwait for Ralph Laurent. When I realised I could combine drawing and my need to chat to everyone (and not hide away in a studio) then I was off….I’ve been so lucky that I’ve been able to travel with my work. I now include leather and glass painting to my live repertoire.
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Love and pencils,
Jo Bird
Portfolio
View some of my latest commissions. Get in touch if you want to turn your ideas into reality.
I was commissioned to produce wedding stationary for a wedding in Hawaii. The couple asked for the colour and vibrancy of the island to ...
Luxury shoemakers Malone Souliers were hosting a party in London fashion week, showcasing shoes for spring/summer '24 and approached me to design an eye ...
The long awaited reopening of The Cadogan Arms saw a complete overhaul of this beloved pub in Chelsea. The attention to detail within the ...
Food is something I love to draw, here are a selection of these works, from ice creams to pulled pork burgers. I’ve worked with ...
I illustrated for the fabulous Brown Thomas, a renowned and celebrated fashion and lifestyle department store in Ireland. They have recently added to their ...
I illustrated three editorial stories in Walpole’s annual book of Luxury. This first intimidating robot stork was to highlight ‘2019 Deliveries’. In the piece ...
