Hello!
I’m a freelance illustrator based in the UK that works with clients to bring complex ideas to life.
I have a particular interest in science, deep time and human progress and often explore these themes in my work.
If you have a project that you would like to discuss then please get in touch.
Thank you for visiting.
Commissioned by:
AARP
Arizona State University
Barron’s
BBC Science Focus
Bristol Myers Squibb
CNET
The Critic
DK
The Financial Times
The Guardian
GQ
Harvard Magazine
The Independent
John Hopkins University
The Lancet Haematology
McGovern Institute for Brain Research
McKinsey
MIT Museum
Nature
Nature Index
Nature Outlook
National Geographic
New Scientist
New Statesman
Penguin Random House
Penn Arts and Sciences
Permanente Excellence
The Physiologist Magazine
Politico
Quarto
Radio Times
The Royal Society of Biology
The Royal Society of Chemistry
Science
Science News
Scientific American
Simon & Schuster
The Spectator
The Telegraph
The Times
The Times Literary Supplement
Usbek & Rica
Variety
The Washington Post
The Wellcome Trust
Thomas Jefferson University
Tufts University
Which?
Wired
Youtube
Represented by Début Art:
Portfolio
info@debutart.com
UK: +44 (0) 20 7636 1064
USA: ++1 215 381 7354
Testimonials:
“I had the pleasure of working with Sam on different projects over the years. He always managed to exceed my expectation, thrill us with his exceptional colour palette and his outstanding creativity. Sam is accommodating, understanding and easy to work with. He always met our deadlines too, making him one of the most reliable and a go-to artist for our team to collaborate with.”
- Mohamed Ashour, Art Director at Nature Custom Media
“It’s been a pleasure working with Sam. His ideas are varied, imaginative, and vibrant, and the final pieces have always been delivered perfectly to schedule. He’s managed to translate complex scientific topics to beautiful artwork.”
- Emma Cookson, Senior Editor at The Lancet Haematology
“I am always thrilled to work with Sam. He is a great collaborator and a brilliant artist. He always delivers beautiful work that is researched, accurate and on deadline.”
- Erin Otwell, Design Director at Science News
“Sam’s capacity to take quite lofty, ethereal ideas from the world of science and simmer them down into a magical yet direct concept is second to none. His style is like no other I’ve seen and he has always proved a pleasure to work with.”
- Joe Eden, Art Editor at BBC Science Focus Magazine
“What can be said about Sam and his work that hasn’t been said by every other art director out there?
He’s brilliant, brings complex ideas to life, is a true professional and a joy to work with. One just has to look at the unique way his art expresses so much in a single image. If you need a smart approach to an assignment, don’t look further.”
- Michael Mrak, Creative Director at Scientific American
“Sam is an incredible talent with a unique gift that has brought the pages of New Scientist to life on many an occasion.”
- Craig Mackie, Creative Director at New Scientist Magazine
Featured by:
3 x 3 Magazine
The Arts Society
Digital Arts
Gestalten
IdN
Illustration Age
It's Nice That
Grafik
Juxtapoz
Inspiration Grid
Varoom