Handsome Frank Illustration Agency

Congratulations to Tobias Hall, who's work on the Sipsmith rebrand was awarded silver at the PENTAWARDS 2024 - the leading global platform for packaging design. Tobias refined and updated the illustrated logo under the creative direction of the Pearlfisher London Team. His signature, woodcut contemporary style payed a big part in the award winning brand identity. You can read our Q&A with him about his involvement in the project at: https://lnkd.in/eg5bvUXW #illustration #branding #packaging

Q - How much contact does an (illustration) agency have with an illustrator? A - When we’re in the thick of a project, we can be talking every day, sometimes numerous times a day. Outside of projects, it can be less frequent. The most important thing is you feel you have a direct line of contact and can talk to someone when you need to. At Handsome Frank, we’ll work with the individual to find their preferred way to communicate. Some of our artists like to speak over email, some on messenger, and others just like a good old fashioned chat on the phone! www.handsomefrank.com #illustration #illustrator #designer #artist #portfolio #artadvice #illustrationadvice #illustrationagency #handsomefrank

We’ve received a few questions about how representation by an illustration agency works: Q: Is it possible to have your own client projects when you have an (illustration) agent? A: It ultimately depends on the agency. At Handsome Frank, yes, we absolutely allow this. Our belief is that if you secure a client through your own efforts or personal promotional work, you should be able to retain that client yourself. Not all agencies operate this way, so it’s worth checking. If keeping your own clients is important to you, confirm this with the agency before signing. www.handsomefrank.com - #illustration #illustrator #designer #artist #portfolio #artadvice #illustrationadvice #illustrationagency #handsomefrank

We answer your questions about the illustration industry: Q - What do you not want to see in an illustrator’s portfolio? A - We don’t want to see examples of your work that... ⛔ ...we’ve seen elsewhere. ⛔ ...has been lifted or copied from another artist. ⛔ ...you’re not proud of, or 100% happy with. ⛔ ...you don’t feel represents you. ⛔ ...you wouldn’t want to repeat. Originality is most important to us. We’re looking for: ✅ Original work. ✅ Original concepts and ideas. ✅ An original style. www.handsomefrank.com - #illustration #illustrator #designer #artist #portfolio #artadvice #illustrationadvice #illustrationagency #handsomefrank

Your questions answered! Q - Do traditional styles still have a place in the industry? A - Yes we think so, maybe more so than before. There's a real appetite at the moment to show craft, work in progress and behind the scenes footage. Brands are really interested in seeing that kind of human touch behind the work. Our advice (if you work in a more traditional way) is to make sure you're showing that often, and telling the story behind your work. www.handsomefrank.com -  #illustration #illustrator #designer #artist #portfolio #artadvice #illustrationadvice #illustrationagency #handsomefrank

Your questions answered! Q - Advertising gigs…do we have to be influencer illustrators to get them? A - Yes and No. We do see briefs looking for artists with a certain profile or certain amount of followers, but these are fairly few and far between. More important, and more of interest to our clients is: ✅ Aesthetic ✅ Style of the work ✅ How it fits with their brand www.handsomefrank.com - #illustration #illustrator #designer #artist #portfolio #artadvice #illustrationadvice #illustrationagency #handsomefrank

Your questions about representation and portfolios in the illustration industry, answered! Q - Do you look for artists with a big social media following? A - We don’t. It’s always nice to see if someone has built up a following and that there is an appetite for their work, but we’re far more interested in the quality of work and whether it has commercial appeal. We’d consider representing someone with little or no social media presence, as long as we felt their work would be of interest to our clients. For more of our thoughts on the relationship between social media and the illustration industry, check out our blog post ‘Don’t Make Art For Algorithms’ on our website. www.handsomefrank.com - #illustration #illustrator #designer #artist #portfolio #artadvice #illustrationadvice #illustrationagency #handsomefrank

Your questions answered! Quite a few people asked how representation works, so we’ll be answering your questions over socials this week. Watch this space! #illustration #illustrationagency #handsomefrank

❗Warning❗ It's come to our attention that scammers are fraudulently emailing artists posing as us and asking them to take part in an auction. These messages are NOT from Handsome Frank and we urge you not to engage. Unless we email you from a handsomefrank.com email address, or from our Instagram account, the message is not from us. Please be diligent and block and report any scam messages. Love HF

We just can’t get enough of these immersive illustrations from Luis Mendo, created for Financial Times to bring their main readership to life. Luis's outstanding character work and scene building illustrates the newspapers broad appeal. Key to Luis’ talent lies his ability to establish a wholesome, classic vibe within modern environments, always telling a compelling story. https://lnkd.in/eifECSZC