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Imogen Joy sees Joy Downunder

Artist Imogen Joy, represented by UK agency Creative Sparrow has enjoyed some wonderful collaborations with top Australian brands in 2022. Imogen, originally from the UK, is based in Sydney, has a style which is highly imaginative, with a strong sense of story-telling. Imogen collaborated with top Australian Author Louise Park on her Grace series published by Berbay, Publishing, a best-selling middle grade fiction series. Imogen has illustrated for Grace’s Escape and Grace’s Secrets to date and looks forward to an ongoing relationship with Louise and Berbay.

Imogen has also created a wonderful collection of greetings cards for quirky Australian brand La La Land, a home-grown greetings, stationery and gift brand whose colourful collaborations with artists have taken the market by storm. The dream job came from Australia Post with a Christmas collectible stamp set collaboration designed exclusively for Christmas Island and sold throughout the territory. The collection shows Santa’s arrival at Christmas Island airport, a chief point of arrival for those entering the Indian Ocean Locale. Featuring Santa’s little helpers, plentiful for an island known for its crabs and diverse wildlife. Commenting on the collaboration Imogen comments:

‘I couldn’t believe it earlier when I was approached by the wonderful design team at Australia Post to illustrate a special edition of Christmas stamps based on the beautiful flora and fauna of Christmas Island. It was a dream job and such a treat to see my illustrations on the shelves of outlets across the territory. This illustration journey is so diverse and rich and I’m glad that I’ve never given up on my dream along the way.’ Imogen and Creative Sparrow are excited to announce some further license collaborations in the coming months and look forward to growing Imogen’s profile across the region.

Greg & Company, LLC. Showcasing New Talent

Greg & Company is representing artist Robert Francis. As a new player in the licensing industry, Francis’ contemporary style of traditional subject matter brings a new element to Greg & Company, which will lend itself to additional opportunities and product applications for the licensing company.

Francis graduated with a degree in Graphic Design, and currently works as an Art Director for a digital marketing agency. Coupling his knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite with a passion for wildlife and nature exploration, he began creating digital wildlife art and eventually connected with Greg Giordano. He now creates artwork exclusively for Giordano’s art licensing company, Greg & Company, LLC. Francis’ leading collection, titled “Nature’s Window”, features realistic portrayals of all wildlife, ranging from big game animals to songbirds, in a mixed medium format that creates a unique and inviting image. These images have already been showcased on a variety of licensed products, including a fabric quilting line, personal and business bank checks, wall decor, garden flags, and soft home decor.

With more themes and images underway, Greg & Company is eager to see how Francis’ imagery will be applied to additional product categories. “His style is very unique and much different from my very traditional artwork,” explains Greg Giordano. “For many years now, Licensees have been asking for a new approach and style of wildlife and lodge imagery. ‘Nature’s Window’ most definitely fits the bill. What Robert has already created has been very well received; I’m excited to continue showing his work to more of our Licensees and working with him to see the other subject matters and themes he is going to venture into.”