Illustration Matters
Dave BainA peek into my world and what matters to me - including insights, advice and recommendations on illustration and mural painting.
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Can I still call myself an emerging artist?
Illuminate - an illustration from my portfolio that was used to promote the AOI’s Mid Career Illustrator Day.
Later on this year I’ll be clocking in 20 years since I dialled up HMRC and registered as a self-employed illustrator. (Perhaps...
What even is illustration? And, who even cares?
Space puzzle double-page illustration for The Observer
I’m not going to lie, it has been a tough year in our illustration industry. I’ve been incredibly grateful for the commissions I’ve received, a recent being the above double-page sprea...
You're invited to the opening night
Come join me at the Opening Party of Major Arcana, on Thursday 13th November 7-10pm at Centrespace Gallery. We’ll have some special party treats in store, plus a can bar, raising money for the charity Caring in Bristol.
Major Arcana showc...
This made me feel horrible
(photo: James Koch, taken at my studio in Jamaica Street Studios, Bristol)
I’m smiling in this photo, but this week something horrible happened…
My LinkedIn account was hacked and subsequently completely deleted by the hackers. For those...
This is completely unique
Here they are… two unique solid silver pendants crafted by myself. They are now available to purchase on the links below.
For the eagle-eyed among you, you’ll have spotted that I’ve been turning my hand to a number of different proces...
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I'm a freelance, commercial illustrator, mural painter and mentor, based in Bristol, UK. I also oversee the AOI illustration meet-ups.
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