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► Playfully whimsical and eccentric hand-drawn intricate ink illustrations

British-born internationally renowned artist Rory Dobner, with his playfully eccentric hand-drawn ink illustrations, is fast becoming one of the freshest, most exciting lifestyle brands around. Born in England in 1978, Rory always dreamed of being an artist. Studying for a Fine Art foundation at Chelsea School of Art & Design before going on to graduate from Central St. Martin’s enabled him to realise his dream. Soon after graduating, Rory was awarded the prestigious title of Burns Young Artist of the Year in 1998 and, following his consequential success as a solo artist, he founded the company Rory Dobner in 2011. Rory’s mission remains steadfast to this day; to put a little piece of art from England into homes and workplaces across the world, while adding luxurious flair to any room.

His work quickly has drawn attention from prominent figures in the arts and interior worlds, leading to numerous high-profile UK and international exhibitions. Rory has displayed his iconic hand-drawn ink illustrations and homeware pieces all over the globe, receiving recognition for his unique, unconventional style. Rory has unlocked a world of wonderfully idiosyncratic characters through his quirky illustrations showcased on a wide collection of homeware pieces. With all products designed by Rory and made in England, his eye-catching pieces captured the imagination of luxury emporium Fortnum & Mason, which has quickly become one of the biggest UK stockists of his collections. Other global retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, New York and Isetan, Japan also stock his work. From ornately decorated candles and delicate fine bone china cake stands to a large range of dinnerware, clocks and trays, Rory Dobner boasts an extensive variety of high-end kitchen and dining pieces, home accessories and stationary. Every product is adorned with remarkably intricate artwork lovingly drawn by Rory himself, making each piece a statement work-of-art collected by fans worldwide. Rory’s artistic talent and skill at creating bespoke artworks for clients has also resulted in several impressive commissions and collaborations so far with the likes of Soho House Group, Dior, The Walt Disney Company, London Fashion Week, The Natural History Museum and Stephen Webster to name but a few. Whether gleaning inspiration from his global adventures or from his ever changing eclectically furnished Hampstead art studio, Rory is constantly etching new imaginative intricate ink illustrations. This means that bespoke commissions or personal requests, however unusual, are relished. Whether creating a family coat of arms, a corporate brand identity or logo through to loved original pet portraits mounted and housed in beautiful antique frames, Rory is the talent to partner with. Named a Brand of Tomorrow 2017 by Walpole, Rory Dobner is one to watch now and in the future.

Above ► Fine bone china plates hand-finished in 22 carat gold; Smokey Fish, Fortnum & Mason, Sir Lancelot.

Opposite ► Circular Cat Monocle Trays.

Below, left to right ► Rory at work, The Fantastic Mr Fox. Rory Dobner