Profile
Welcome to the world of Luke Walwyn Contemporary Art, Illustration & Art Direction. I class myself as a multi-disciplinary UK based artist, illustrator and art director who creates a distinctive visual language with the power to communicate and connect. My artwork has been employed commercially, servicing a wide range of clientele across the retail, travel, fashion, beauty and leisure sectors both online and in print. When it comes to illustration, I earnestly aim to capture the essence of a mood, a timeless style or a high fashion trend to initiate new conversations. My signature style is a synergy of explosive colour, high fashion aesthetic and abstract graphic elements often woven together with statement typography to capture the imagination. It has been nurtured from a lifetime of discipline (and passion) in photography, illustration, graphic design and fashion communication. I always endeavour to capture the spirit of modern brand values. Co-founder of Voir Fashion Magazine, and Artistic Director from its inception until 2019, my role afforded me the privilege of working closely with individuals and brands to create art-directed magazine features, editorials and on-brand advertorials - to keep readers fully engaged. It was there that I jointly positioned the digital publication at the leading edge of fashion communication, to an international generation who are daring to be different. I have established a long-term relationship with Wexas Traveller magazine, for whom I illustrate bespoke articles authored by international correspondents including Fergal Keane. I am currently available to discuss Art, Illustration and Art Direction projects to create branded and bespoke content for a variety of influential media platforms including magazines, commercial and retail spaces, exhibitions, film and private art collections. I have recently curated a body of fine art prints and canvas work which can be purchased exclusively from my website.
Style/Techniques
Conceptual, Graphic, Collage, Lettering, Motion, Fine Art, Film/Entertainment, Photoillustration, Digital, CGI, Mixed Media, Video Scribing, Abstract, Stylized, Pen & Ink, Concept Art, Design, Montage, Type Design, Figurative, Line with Color, Animation, Texture
Subject/Specialties
Nature, Licensing, Product, Web Illustration, Lifestyle, Masculine, Political, Comic Book, Grunge, Music, Wildlife, Landscape, Sports, Celebrities, Travel, Edgy, Packaging, Editorial, Architecture, Environmental, Feminine, Book Covers, Portrait, Ethnic, Leisure, Youth, Food/Beverage, People, Greeting Cards, Holidays, Urban, Fashion/Cosmetics, Branding, Posters, Action