Alexander Naughton

Alexander Naughton – Designer

A professional illustrator with 5 years experience creating vibrant, unique artwork for independent writers and national publications

Overview

Hello.


I am an artist and illustrator based in a little seaside town near Edinburgh, Scotland. If you love weird and wonderful with a hint of social satire then I think we will enjoy working together. My illustrations tend toward surrealism with a hint of the modernist pop-art aesthetic. My inspiration comes from a lifetime of looking at pictures and an obsession with illustration. My clients include, The Guardian, Politico Europe, Edinburgh University and many more.

I work with several writers on a regular basis on Substack where I mainly illustrate essays and articles on philosophy, science, politics, literature and the occasional short story.


It is often a challenge but I love distilling the theme of a piece of writing down to a single image. I believe the design of an illustration is a collaborative piece of art between the writer and the artist and it is a very rewarding process. It gives me immense satisfaction when I can delight a client with an image that serves the writing faithfully but also comes with my own creative flare. I look forward to working with you, whomever you are.


Alexander

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Philosophy
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Humor & Comedy Poetry Science Fiction Short Story Young Adult
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA Illustration

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2019 — Present

I am a freelance illustrator based in a wee seaside town just outside Edinburgh. I am open to commissions in publishing, editorial and commercial illustration, including personal blogs and Substack newsletters.

My client list includes: The Guardian, Politico Europe, Courrier International, BBC Science Focus, Immediate media Co, Edinburgh University, Napier University, Culture 3, The Intrinsic Perspective, Steampunk Coffee Roasters and many more.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
The Courage of Slackers

Tiernan, Daniel

Daniel Tiernan

Cover Design Illustration

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Daniel T.

Daniel T.

Jun, 2024

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Working with Alex was an excellent experience. He attention and commitment to my book was impressive. His illustration and design skills are, of course, amazing—but the real magic of working with Alex is the intangible quality of collaborating with an artist committed to creating something unique in the world, true to their own vision and style. For artists looking to work with artists, Alex is...
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Alexander N.
Thank you Daniel. It was an absolute pleasure working with you.

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