Simon Spilsbury Illustration Blog

New ads for Times Plus through CHI. AD: Rob Ferrara Photo: My old footballing mate Hamish Brown.

The Creative Federation wrote, animated and produced four idents for a new ITV lunchtime show ‘Let’s Do Lunch With Gino And Mel’. Illustration/creative direction – Simon Spilsbury, direction/animation – Simon Deshon, writing/producing – Mark Humphries. Post by Quiet Storm, sound by Scramble.

The latest live-art project curated by Unit9. Anrick Bregman and Alex Suchet briefed me to bring a bag of pens and fill those enormous windows – perfect.

Once a month, I love the simplicity of this German editorial – should you wear socks with sandals?

The Institut Van Gogh asked 80 artists worldwide to scribble on a tea towel, cafe-style. The prize? One week of residency in his room at the Auberge Ravoux.

One day, lots of pens, two helpers [thanks Amy & Susie] and a party took place in front of the wall.

The digital bit for CHI’s 10th birthday.

The Creative Review Monograph series dedicates one to CIA [mine and Brian Grimwoods spread above]. A good read.

Images from the Meteorite mural used for The Growth Group website.

Another little charity ad. Page 14 of today’s Campaign. AD: Tim Brookes at RKCR Y&R.