Illustrator Detail

David Doran

David Doran’s work, which continuously hints to traditional printmaking, pulls us away from our overbearing digital world and into the analogue by using an aesthetic that reminds us of the charm of craft. Clearly inspired by the process of screen-printing, David uses the scope of the layer to his advantage. Colour is used confidently and helps accentuate the bold shapes within his illustrations.

Though concept is placed at the forefront of his work, David never fails to take the viewer through a journey of warm colours, cubist-esque forms and through stylish cities, creating beautiful illustrations that visualise serene moments of travel and human interaction. The silhouette plays the role of bringing nostalgic atmosphere, alluring shadows bring depth and warmth to his images, exploring a unique understanding of style.

Kristen Boydstun

Though concept is placed at the forefront of his work, David never fails to take the viewer through a journey of warm colours, cubist-esque forms and through stylish cities, creating beautiful illustrations that visualise serene moments of travel and human interaction. The silhouette plays the role of bringing nostalgic atmosphere, alluring shadows bring depth and warmth to his images, exploring a unique understanding of style.

Coming from a scientific background, we can see the parallels between these two worlds Kristen has worked in as she carefully selects compositions, forms, tones and colours to great effect. A self taught illustrator, Kristen’s style is influenced by her love of travel and French films of the 1950s and 1960s, creating a nostalgic and atmospheric feel.