Open Studios tour w/ Blend: London illustrators meet-up

Join ‘Blend’ the AOI London illustrator meet-up as they tour illustrator studios during the Open Studios day at Second Floor Studios & Arts. Free! Just RSVP here.

Ever want to go behind the scenes and see where illustrators work?

Join ‘Blend‘ (the AOI London illustrator meet-up) as we visit the studios of Sara Andreasson, Garudio Studiage (Chris Ratcliffe & Anna Walsh), Rod Hunt, and Tim King, at Second Floor Studios & Arts Open Studios Day*. Please meet in front of the studios at 11:50am.

Afterwards we’ll head to a nearby pub for a pint and a chat.

*Please note that our meet-up is on Sunday, but the Open Studios Dates for Second Floor Studios & Arts include both Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th of May, from noon – 6pm.

About the illustrators:

• Sara Andreasson is a Swedish illustrator and designer based in South East London, UK. Known for her bold graphic language, exaggerated proportions, and expressive palette of colours, Sara’s process involves digital painting, but lately she has been reintroducing analogue techniques into her work. Sara’s interest in questions concerning gender, sexuality and taboos are often reflected in the subject matter.

• Garudio Studiage is a South East London-based creative collective set up by Chris Ratcliffe, Laura Cave, Anna Walsh and Hannah Havana. The name is derived from the words ‘garage studio’ which is exactly where the venture began. Their work includes screen printing, jewellery, drawing and painting for exhibitions, events, and products.

• Rod Hunt is an award-winning Illustrator with a reputation for retro-tinged detailed character-filled landscapes. He’s also the artist behind the bestselling Where’s Stig? books for the BBC’s hit TV show Top Gear. His latest book series Where’s Your Dog/Cat? for Yappy.com are personalised search-and-find books where your own pet is the star! He’s also a former Chairman of the AOI. His extensive clients list includes Formula E, Guinness World Records, IKEA, Red Bull Racing, Sony Pictures, Sony Music & Toyota.

• Tim King is a reportage illustrator based in London.

About Blend

Blend is a meet up for illustrators in London supported by The AOI, a non-profit membership organisation for illustrators. The meet-up is open to all illustrators at any stage in their career. Please sign up to Blend’s mailing list so you don’t miss out on future meet-ups. You can also follow Blend on Instagram.

Accessibility

The AOI would like to make events accessible to all, where possible. Please let us know your access requirements one week in advance by emailing [email protected].

Please note: There’s a lift in the main building Casting & Alloy House, should you need it.

RSVP to reserve your spot.