Should you say yes to free work?
Plus our artists' latest work for Evil Ray, Movistar, and more!
Dear Jacky gives you the low-down on whether to say yes or no to low-or-no-paying opportunities, there's a new toy inspired exhibition opening at Jacky Winter Gallery and we've got new artist projects featuring an evil suns and surreal states of mind. There's plenty of reasons to say yes to this newsletter - scroll on! 👇
Should you say yes to free work?
If you’re a commercial illustrator, chances are you’re no stranger to this (unfortunately) common situation. Fortunately, JW Producer and Agent Liz McGillivray is here to walk you through it! Liz's Dear Jacky post shares balanced advice, quotes from JW artists on how they approach similar scenarios and practical steps you can take to manage expectations and make the most of unpaid opportunities, if you do decide to take them on.
Read the full article here and watch Liz chat about her article here!
⭐️ Artwork by Georgia Perry (@gpez)
Toyworld 2 by Cat Rabbit & The Seven Seas
Calling all toy collectors and toy enthusiasts! Join us for the opening of ‘Toyworld 2’ by Cat Rabbit and The Seven Seas, this Friday 6 Feb, 6-9pm at Jacky Winter Gallery! 🧸
Explore a world of stitch and sculpture at ‘Toyworld 2’ and meet a cast of fun and familiar characters created by the quirky, cartoon-inspired minds of Cat and Callum. Full details here!
Julian Frost x Evil Ray
@julianmfrost put on his (very sun safe) animation director hat and partnered with Pembleton on these darkly funny animations for sunscreen brand Evil Ray.
Maria Fedoseeva x Movistar
Maria (@mahriyta) showcases her sense of colour, composition and fluidity in these vector campaign illustrations for Movistar, in collaboration with VML The Cocktail agency.
Jake Foreman x Black Sheep
Black Sheep Cycling gets into a @_jakeforeman State of Mind in this new collection! 🚴♂️
“Jake’s artwork mirrors the inner landscapes we all carry: surreal, shifting, and filled with shadows. A reminder that while our state of mind shifts, we always have the power to alter the course.”
Tete Garcia x Ambleside Distillers
@_tetegarcia illustrated a bold and bright new label for Ambleside Distillers' seasonal gin - made with Riverland mandarins and ready to sip in the sun! 🍊