Picture story documenting the history of Open Era Tennis from it’s beginning in 1968.
Includes illustrations of retro legends Ken Rosewall, Virginia Wade, Bjorn Borg & John McEnroe, right up to current stars Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic & Andy Murray, plus Venus & Serena Williams.
Client: ACE online magazine (LTA & Programmaster)
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Storyboard design capturing the exact second Sergio Aguero scored that dramatic 94th minute goal as Man City became 2012 Premier League Champions.
The action unfolds second by second, beginning with Aguero's one-two with Mario Balotelli, the shot past QPR keeper Paddy Kenny, followed by ecstatic celebrations (including jubilant City manager Roberto Mancini), and finishing with captain Vincent Kompany proudly lifting the Premier League trophy.
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Illustrations & Gif demonstrating the Tweener tennis trick shot, in collaboration with British Elite Performance Coach Simon Wheatley.
Client: ACE Magazine (LTA & Programmemaster)
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Picture story of Czech Republic tennis star Jana Novotna who finally won the Wimbledon singles final in 1998, after emotional defeats in 1993 and 1997.
Client: ACE magazine (LTA & Programmemaster)
*Also Johanna Konta cutout action illustration
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Print commemorating Man Utd's first European Cup victory in 1968. United & Benfica teams line up beneath Wembley's iconic twin towers before kick-off.
Players include Bobby Charlton, George Best & Eusebio. Swirling banners in the crowd feature legendary manager Matt Busby, Dennis Law (although he missed the final through injury), and Old Trafford's famous Stretford End.
Also includes match stats plus full United & Benfica starting line-ups.
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Artwork for LTA's online Ace Magazine, focusing on tennis legend Roger Federer's incredible record 20 Grand Slams.
Client: LTA & Programmemaster
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Manchester City's all time top goalscorer in Sergio Aguero in typically passionate celebration mode.
Split sky blue and claret design reflects City's home colours on the left, and away colours on the right.
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Illustrations for the 'British Heroes' series in the LTA's digital Ace magazine.
From top: Heather Watson, Kyle Edmund
Client: Programmemaster
Illustrations for 2018 Six Nations Rugby Magazine, telling the story of last season's tournament
From top: England v Italy, France v Scotland, followed by magazine cover & page illustrations.
Client: Programmemaster
Sergio Aguero rips off his shirt and celebrates his last minute goal against QPR, and Manchester City's historic Premier League title win in 2012.
Captain Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure, David Silva, Samir Nasri, Pablo Zabaleta & manager Roberto Mancini rush to join the party, in front of an ecstatic Etihad stadium.
The most dramatic finish to a season ever? - those who remember Arsenal 89 may disagree!
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Designed as promotional material for the launch of the football film '89' in November 2017, this single page comic tells the incredible story behind Arsenal's last minute championship deciding victory against the mighty Liverpool at Anfield in 1989.
The action concentrates on Arsenal's second goal, from keeper John Lukic's throw, Lee Dixon's pass, Alan Smith's turn and Michael Thomas' flick over Bruce Grobbelaar.
Fantastic to be invited to the World Film Premiere of '89' in London, where I handed over a commemorative print to Arsenal legend & Executive Producer Lee Dixon.
Client: Organic Publicity, Universal Pictures
**A re-designed version of this artwork 'It's up for grabs now!' is available in my SHOP (Limited edition of 89 Prints)
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My contribution to Scott McRoy's brilliant book 'Club 99' inspired by the Pro Evolution Soccer computer game in the early 2000's, featuring illustrations of an elite group of football legends.
My legend was Brazilian dead-ball master Juninho Pernabucano, pictured here sizing up his options for Olympique Lyonnais.
'On This Day' page from the England v Brazil matchday programme for the international at Wembley in November 2017.
Story focuses on Turkey v England in 1984, with England winning 8-0 including a hat-trick from Manchester United's 'Captain Marvel' Bryan Robson.
Client: Haymarket, Football Association
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Spurs & England striker Harry Kane, in comic book super hero style.
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I recently illustrated this Roberto Baggio Comic for the launch of the Italian maestro's new Diadora 'Matchwinner' boots at Pro:Direct's flagship store in London.
The comic tells the story of Roberto's career highlights, and comes up to date with his visit to London.
As well as print copies, the comic was also displayed on interactive screens, and my artwork used for the instore graphics.
Legendary 'Football Italia' TV presenter James Richardson hosted an entertaining Q&A session...
and finally the best bit, when I handed over a framed print to the 'Divine Ponytail' himself!
Client: Diadora, Pro:Direct
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The idea here was to show Man Utd keeper David de Gea from a striker's point of view - arms and hands everywhere, blocking off the goal.
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Hal Robson-Kanu's fantastic goal for Wales v Belgium at Euro 2016.
To add a narrative element I broke the action down into 3 stages, first the Cruyff turn, then the clinical finish, and finally the beaming goal celebration.
*I've also designed a Hal Robson-Kanu print available in my SHOP
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Programme cover illustration for the international friendly between Argentina and Croatia, featuring a expressive Lionel Messi goal celebration.
I also illustrated international programme covers for Italy v Nigeria, and USA v Columbia
Clients: Programmaster, USA Soccer Federation
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I've never seen anybody able to trick his way past opponents so easily, and keep the ball glued to his toe - that was the inspiration behind this Messi illustration.
*I also designed an alternative Messi print available in my SHOP
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Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo in explosive shooting action.
*Alternative Ronaldo print available in my SHOP
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One of the greatest ever Premiership goals - this spectacular over-head kick from Wayne Rooney won the Manchester derby in 2011.
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Another all time great Premiership goal, Dennis Berkamp's fantastic flick, swivel and finish for Arsenal against Newcastle in 2002.
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Illustrated promotional material marking West Ham's move from Upton Park to their new home at the London Stadium.
Legendary Hammers captain from the 60's and 70's Bobby Moore hands over to current skipper Mark Noble.
Client: Programmemaster, West Ham United
Global haulage company Fairexx Logistics asked me to design the vehicle graphics for their Essex based truck.
As well as West Ham and England captain Bobby Moore, the brief included West Ham's old Upton Park ground, the George Cross, and English roses.
Client: Fairexx Logistics
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The Official Spurs Postcard Collection - 50 classic illustrated postcards in a natty presentation box.
The collection includes Tottenham legends from the past, Danny Blanchflower, Jimmy Greaves, Pat Jennings, right through to current stars Christian Eriksen and Hugo Lloris.
Client: Tottenham Hotspur, Vision Sport Publishing
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Welsh legend Gareth Bale in characteristic goal celebration.
Messi, Saurez and Neymar, Barcelona's best ever striking combination? Great while it lasted.
*This 'Tres Amigos - Barcelona' print is available in my SHOP
I designed a series of 4 prints to celebrate Celtic's European Cup triumph in Lisbon 1967.
The first combines the lyrics to the Celtic '67 song, with the Celtic and Inter Milan line-ups, and the picturesque tree-lined Lisbon stadium.
Second print focuses on all eleven victorious Celtic players plus legendary manager Jock Stein, parading the European cup trophy.
The third print combines elements from the first two prints...
And the final print features Celtic's greatest player Jimmy 'Jinky' Johnstone, in characteristic action, skipping past defenders and unleashing a ferocious shot.
*All these Celtic '67 prints are available in my SHOP
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A commemorative montage print celebrating JT's Chelsea career.
*This print is available in my SHOP
I enjoyed designing this collection of three Coventry City prints.
The inspiration for the first print was Keith Houchen's spectacular diving header for Coventry against Spurs in the 1987 FA Cup Final, one of Wembley's most iconic goals.
The second print tells the story of the game, how huge underdogs Coventry overcame a Spurs side containing Glenn Hoddle, Chris Waddle and Ossie Ardiles.
The third print celebrates Coventry's 2017 EFL Checkatrade Trophy win at Wembley, 30 years after their famous FA Cup victory.
All these Coventry City prints are available in my SHOP
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Eight illustrated book covers for Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle Miscellanies.
Client: Vision Sport Publishing
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Limited colours action portrait of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard in front of the Anfield stadium.
I used a similar approach for Arsenal's Ian Wright unleashing a thunderbolt shot at the old Highbury Stadium.
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This was a great opportunity - to illustrate the Programme cover for the game between Scotland's deadliest rivals Rangers and Celtic, in the Betfred Cup semi-final at Hampden Park.
Top half - Rangers' Martyn Waghorn, bottom half Celtic's Scott Sinclair
I also illustrated several more Scottish programmes, including the Betfred Cup Final, and the Irn Bru Cup Final.
Client: Scottish Professional Football League, Programmemaster
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How exactly did Zlatan Ibrahimovic score that incredible Propeller Kick goal for Sweden v England in 2012?
Simple - just like this diagram! Easy if you're Zlatan!
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Manchester United requested a retro look to this Programme Cover for their game against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
The handshake design, player kits and match ball echo the look of United Review Covers from the sixties. So no logos, no badges, no coloured boots, and a plain white ball!
Client: Manchester United, Trinity Mirror
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A picture story section in the official Liverpool Steven Gerrard Tribute magazine, documenting Stevie G's glittering Liverpool career from joining the club aged 8 to leaving for LA Galaxy in 2015.
The story includes Champions League, UEFA Cup & FA Cup victories, PFA awards and England career.
Client: Liverpool FC, Programmemaster
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