What we hope is a useful list of independent artists, business’ and websites we like and you should know about:
Artists
Aurelia Lange
www.aurelialange.co.uk
illustration / design and part of the Studio-Weekend team. She has also done stuff for The Golden Seed “an activism arcade where children can read, play and participate to make a difference to their environment”
Camelia Dobrin
www.camellie.com
Camelia has designed T-shirts for Cut-Out, and her illustrations have appeared in loads of magazines, books and blogs including Blanket, AMMO and Creative Arts
Darren John
www.iamdarrenjohn.com
Darren John creates websites, exhibits and takes part in loads of live drawing events around the country. He’s recently designed for Mouldy Loaf and band Blakfish.
Got Vitamin C
http://gotvitaminc.blogspot.com
The Arteries’ guitarist Jamie is slowly building up an impressive portfolio of posters and T-shirt designs for loads bands in the PunkRock scene including Brothers, Bangers and Dead City Stereo. He also regulary designs posters for loads of sweet gigs SWFU! put on.
Lee Nutland
www.leenutland.com
Responsible for all the GET A GRIP design work- need we say more?
Okay, and an all round awesome guy. He’s also done stuff for lots of blogs, magazines, bands including pop punkers Maycomb, participated in lots of exhibitions and shows- particulary in Falmouth where he graduated in 2008.
Marcroy Smith
www.marcroy.co.uk
Marcroy is the clever man behind People Of Print, his personal portfolio is impressive, spanning illustration, design and print for loads of things- including Computer Arts Magazine, bands Crystal Castles and Ghengis Tron.
Mister Millerchip
www.mistermillerchip.com
Two tone curly haired character illustration by one of the loveliest people you will ever meet. He’s also part of Boy’s Who Draw, a collective of like-minded guys from around the UK.
Thr33 Designs
www.thr33designs.blogspot.com
Thr33 designs is an independent design company in Cambridge. Skills that they can offer up to the table include illustration/design/make-up for promo shots, music videos/photography... and more than willing to try anything you fancy...
Other places to find great illustrators and designers
AMMO Magazine
www.ammomagazine.co.uk
Pocket-sized publication which is jam-packed with the most brilliant underground illustrators around today
Inkygoodness
http://www.inkygoodness.com
Showcasing new & emerging creative talent though their website and exhibitions around the UK including Bristol and Birmingham.
People Of Print
www.peopleofprint.com
A directory of illustrators and designers who all use print in their work. Perfect for if you’re looking for someone to design something for GET A GRIP to print!
People in the music biz
Big Scary Monsters Records
www.bsmrocks.com
Oxford based DIY independent label, home to This Town Needs Guns, Tubelord, Shapes, Pulled Apart By Horses, Kevin Devine, Talons and loads more. Always happy to help new labels with advice on manufacturing, distribution and other enquiries
Punktastic
www.punktastic.com
Music blog featuring all the latest news, reviews and interviews!
Scene Not Heard
www.scenenotheard.co.uk
Scene Not Heard is a portal for artists and fans alike to the many musical happenings in Birmingham. Through articles, reviews, resources and useful links, we aim to promote all genres and all aspects of the Birmingham music community, from bands, solo artists and DJs to promoters, bloggers, clubnights and beyond
Fancy Claps
www.fancyclaps.net
Awesome DIY shows put on in Leeds
Great shops
Cut-Out
www.cutoutshop.com
Kay’s side project selling T-shirts and more designed by independent illustrators
No Guts No Glory
www.ngngdesign.com
A design agency and shop based in Exeter, Devon, selling limited edition clothing and specialising in artwork commissions for bands and just about any one else
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