ABOUT THE MALTINGS

Understanding what makes The Maltings approach unique requires clients to think differently about the process of commissioning illustration and dismiss preconceptions of what they would normally expect from an illustration studio. We are not typical of the profession – we do not confine ourselves to a given way of working or specialise in a particular media or genre. Instead we regard ourselves as ‘image makers’, offering just about any subject and stylistic approach a client may require. Our singular approach means that we can liaise with our clients to develop an illustrative solution that is exactly right for their commission. We are not about replicating or plagiarising the style of other illustrators, but rather developing illustration which specifically suits brief, context, and purpose. The internet affords access to literally millions of artwork styles – contemporary and historic – providing an endless resource for inspiration. We can then combine and adapt appropriate visual resources, utilising our illustrative skills, knowledge base and creative expertise to develop solutions which perfectly fit each project.

A small selection of our past work – created entirely in-house – is presented on our ‘Illustration Wall‘. This is by no means representative of all that we have done or, indeed, the new work we will create into the future – rather it demonstrates our unique offer within the industry, sampling the broad range of illustrative styles we have developed over recent years. We trained and honed our craft in the days before digital technology was a viable tool, learning to observe, draw accurately with pencil and pen, and acquire skills in watercolour, gouache and airbrush. We embraced the digital revolution when it came, and quickly adapted to the powerful software applications offered by Adobe via the fast, professional AppleMac platforms. Throughout these transitions our focus has always been to create beautiful illustration which embraces and meets a brief, delivered on time and on budget. We have built an international, blue-chip client list across all sectors – book and magazine publishers, industrials, architects, advertising agencies, design studios, television and film, packaging, museums, heritage and natural history. We have created artwork for print, web, television and film – our largest ever commission being in excess of 1000 square meters and consequently entering the record books! Quite simply, The Maltings allow our clients the freedom to imagine – we become an intrinsic part of the wider creative process and deliver exactly what each commission needs.

Find out a little more about how we achieve this click here.