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PencilBooth Take #81

The Jacky Winter Group - PencilBooth Take #81

In this week's take, we come bearing gifts and an animation resource, and meet Emma, the newest producer on our London team!

A LUSH work round up

Click to see these latest LUSH gift sets, featuring Rebecca ter Borgโ€™s take on twilight ๐ŸŒ™ Cheng Pengโ€™s take on Lunar New Year ๐Ÿ and Ellen Porteus's take on Valentineโ€™s Day! ๐Ÿ’‹ 

New AOI Resource: Types of Animation Commissions

JW Managing Agent and Producer Bianca Bramham has written a very handy resource for members of The AOI, outlining different scenarios where an illustrator may be involved in an animation commission. With over a decade of experience producing animation projects, Bianca walks you through what to expect and how to set yourself up for a successful collab in the commercial animation world.

Personal work highlight: Karan Singh

We've got a crisp collection of recent personal pieces by 3D illustrator and smooth operator Karan Singh - take a bite! ๐ŸŽ

Jay Cover x Coldwells Build Passivhaus

Coldwells Build Passivhaus is all about timeless design, well-planned layouts, natural materials and world-class standards - and so are these illustrations by Jay Cover! Click to see the full build ๐Ÿ”—

Jeremy's hiring a PA

If you (or somebody you know) is keen to help Jeremy keep various plates spinning in 2025, the link to apply is here! ๐Ÿ“‹

Meet the Team: Emma Downie

Introducing Emma Downie: Producer and recent addition to our UK office! She's also a natural optimist, natural lighting enthusiast and looks unnaturally good in a blue cardigan.

Emma comes equipped with a degree in interior design and a background in both TV and photography production, making her well-versed in the challenges that any creative project may present. She loves finding solutions to problems of any size and getting deep into the unique processes of each of our artists. Outside of JW, her loves include traveling Europe, watching a doco with a side of hot chips and trawling Facebook Marketplace for interior gems. Click through for the full low down-ie on Emma! 

Neil Renic (@NC_Renic) on X
ahem.
Brick - Do More of What Matters
Kept getting ads for this on Instagram - eventually bought it. It's quite good. High JW endorsement!
Timelapse: Putricia the Corpse Flower in bloom
Same.

Farewell til Feb! ๐Ÿช