Here is a sneak peak of the limited edition Johnnie Walker packaging I was commissioned by LOVE to create, to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. The packaging is to appear on Red, Gold and Black label limited edition boxes, that come with a special edition glass I think. Full illustration and package shots with in the next week I'm hoping.
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I did a bunch of illustrations a while ago for the RSPB that I'd completely forgotten about, just looking at them though this is the only one I like! A bit of a continuation of this print I did...http://mrchrismartin.co.uk/images/sized/images/uploads/projects/bnb_fishing_mkii-710x1236.png
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I was asked by the kind chaps at http://www.learnsomethingeveryday.co.uk to contribute an illustration for their final ever month, quite a privilage to be asked alongside the sort of names who also did it.
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At some illustrations I've been working on, more soon....
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An illustration designed by TOY illustrator, Chris Martin, is being used to engage guests and inspire ‘whisky conversations’ in Diageo’s new brand experience space - THE JOHNNIE WALKER HOUSETM.
The designers behind the House, LOVE, commissioned Chris Martin to produce the distinctive illustration to tell the story of Johnnie Walker’s epic journey from Scotland to China over a hundred years ago. LOVE has taken Chris’ master illustration and given it various treatments. In one room it has been reproduced in copper to create a striking art installation covering an entire wall. The design can also be seen across seven commemorative porcelain whisky bottles. Each bottle features a different section of the illustration, which has been applied in the traditional blue and white willow pattern colours. The illustration has also been featured on marketing collateral, including a limited number of gift packs to mark the House opening.
The “By invitation only” House provides a place to help Chinese consumers discover the status and heritage of Scotch whisky.Every room, display and interaction sets out to engage guests and tell the story of the brand - from the art installations made from raw materials used in the whisky making process – to sculptures, an interactive multisensory blending table and original artifacts from the Johnnie Walker archive in Scotland.
David Palmer, Creative Director of LOVE says: “Whisky is a complex liquid that’s all about discovery and The Johnnie Walker House concept mirrors this. We’ve taken the provenance of whisky, the art of blending and the rich story of Johnnie Walker and woven them into the very fabric of the space. Chris’ distinctive and highly detailed illustration sits well within this multi sensory and immersive space and has been used to great effect.”
Massive shouts to LOVE for commissioning me for the illustration, and more photos of this AMAZING project can be seenover at LOVE Creative's site... http://www.lovecreative.com/work/diageo/johnnie-walker-house
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London publishers Hodder & Stoughton recently asked me to do the cover for the new edition of their contemporary version of The Bible, yes, the ACTUAL Bible. Available to buy now if you fancy.
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I've been working alongside POKE London all of last, and this week, pimping (defacing) people's facebook profile pics into all sorts, il get all my favourites up as soon as I finish at the end of the week. In the meantime you can see them right here...http://thefeed.orange.co.uk/2011/6/27/pimp-my-pic/
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Curated by Nous Vous, I shall be here, with the rest of the TOY family, with a huge working studio where we'll be printing, drawing, selling, and occasionally dancing.
"June 17th-19th sees the launch of the first LOOP Arts Fair in Leeds. For one weekend a selection of the UK's most exciting and original contemporary illustrators, graphic designers and applied artists will be relocating to Leeds, transforming Marshalls Mill, Holbeck Urban Village into working studios, print shops, publishing houses and workshops."
If you fancy coming up, you can buy tickets from http://www.looparts.co.uk
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A quick logo for friend and Kessels Kramer producer Alex Nicholson.
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Just something plucked from my sketchbook and coloured up for a Monday morning, may turn the second one into a print.
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An illustration from my dictionary corner project (dictionarycorner.tumblr.com), that I really like, and thought I'd post here as I'm off on my holidays now...well, bank holidays.
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I was asked very kindly by the good folks at the Guardian Guide to produce some illustrations for their Guide To Camping. Then they asked me to do the cover which was even kinder.
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Chris Martin spends much of his working day deleting emails from misguided Coldplay fans, but any remaining time is spent tongue to cheek and crayons in hand. Chris also has a vicarious fascination with notions of friendship and love, things he is yet to experience thanks to his unwavering dedication to his art.
Clients include The Guardian, Nokia, Umbro, Nike, Dazed & Confused, and Nexus Productions.
Chris is represented in the UK by TOY.
