Andy Catling - Designer
UK based international illustrator of children's books.
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Overview
My name is Andy Catling (BA hons) and I am a professional illustrator with more than 50 illustrated titles under my belt. I work in traditional mediums and digital wot-nots to make artwork for book illustration, editorial projects, websites and advertising. I have worked for many different publishing houses such as Usborne, Oxford University Press, Little Tiger press, Parragon, QED, Franklin Watts and many others.
In a typical book illustration project I will design characters, story scenes and generally visualise the words of a story to work with and around the text on a page. With many projects I have designed the cover and internal pages before illustrating. I do this with a view to creating a harmony and flow with text and image.
In past employments I have also produced storyboards and 3D modelling and animation as well as 2D animation for video game publishers such as Microsoft.
In a typical book illustration project I will design characters, story scenes and generally visualise the words of a story to work with and around the text on a page. With many projects I have designed the cover and internal pages before illustrating. I do this with a view to creating a harmony and flow with text and image.
In past employments I have also produced storyboards and 3D modelling and animation as well as 2D animation for video game publishers such as Microsoft.
Services
Languages
English
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Fantasy
Humor & Comedy
Picture Books
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Certifications
- BA (hons) Graphic design
Awards
- Tir-na n-og shortlisted 2016
- TERF Finalist 2008
Work experience
Illustrator
Self-employed
September, 2006
–
Present
(over 14 years)
Children's book Illustrator. Book design, character design, concept artist, 2D animation
Artist and animator
Beyond Reality Games
August, 2005
–
August, 2012
(about 7 years)
Working as an artist and animator in video game production. 3D modelling, 3D animation, character design.
Game artist
Climax
November, 2001
–
November, 2003
(about 2 years)
Working as an artist and animator in main stream video game production (Microsoft). Concept artist, Storyboards, 2D animation, character design.
Artist and animator
Artworld
February, 2001
–
November, 2001
(9 months)
Working as an artist and animator in video game production. Concept artist, 3D modelling, 3D animation, storyboards, character design, level design.
Artist and animator
Minds eye productions
December, 1997
–
February, 2001
(about 3 years)
Working as an artist and animator in main stream video game production. Concept artist, 3D modelling, Storyboards, 3D animation, 2D animation, character design.
Portfolio (20 selected works)
Boo-A-Bog in the Park
Lucy Owen
Santa Corn
Ceri Wyn Jones
The Elves and The Shoemaker (Leapfrog Fairy Tales)
Karen Wallace
Joseph and the Dreaming Pharaoh (Young Joseph 5)
Fiona Veitch Smith
Joseph and the Forgetful Servant (Young Joseph 4)
Fiona Veitch Smith
Joseph and the Lying Lady
Fiona Veitch Smith
Joseph and the Jealous Brothers
Fiona Veitch Smith
Joseph and the Rainbow Robe
Fiona Veitch Smith
Joseph and the Fearful Family
Fiona Veitch Smith
Joseph and the Hidden Cup
Fiona Veitch Smith
The Baker's Boy and the Great Fire of London (Short Histories)
Tom Bradman, Tony Bradman
Don Quixote (Young Reading, Series 2) (Young Reading Series Two)
Mary Sebag Montefiore
Don Quixote
Aladdin and the Lamp (Must Know Stories: Level 2)
Hilary Robinson
Aladdin and the Lamp
El Tesoro Perdido de la Ciudad Sumergida = The Lost Treasure of the Sunken City (Aventura Sorpresa)
Martin Taylor, Andy Catling
The Greatest Captain in the World
Johann Steinke, Joel Ruud
If you like pirates, sailing and adventure, then you need to read The Greatest Captain in the World. An illustrated children's book about two kids who head down to the dock and hear tall tales from the crew of the Greatest Captain in the World. Join the crew and captain as they face off against giant waves, storms and more! Written by a real-life tallship captain, with stories created by a mas... read more
Andy has 8 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
Quality
Quality
Value
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Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Andy is absolutely wonderful! His talent is the ingredient which brought my story to life.
All adjustments and concerns were received and executed diligently.
His expertise and industry knowledge made my first book experience fulfilling.
I am beyond happy and satisfied with the result of the multi-month process.
Thank you and I truly hope to collaborate in the future!
Cori Sims, December 2020
Andy is truly gifted. When I gave him my brief I thought I had covered everything but the drawing I got back was far more than I could every have imagined. He impressed me so much that I'm holding my project until he is free to start it.
Una O'Sullivan, October 2020
Loved Andy's final rendering of my book cover. It blew me away in fact. It featured two of the characters from my book and his representation of them was spot on. The pictures were lively and engaging and they were complemented by the playfulness of the font and titling used. I still can't stop looking at it!
Brian Turner, August 2020
Cover was delivered ahead of time and it's exactly what I wanted - look forward to working with Andy again on book 3
Ian McCartney, December 2019
Reply from Andy Catling
Andy is an amazing illustrator. He was thoughtful and professional throughout the process and did an awesome job. I will 100% use Andy again, and I would recommend highly!
Sonny Evans, June 2019
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