Ben Tallon – Designer

I create lively, energetic, organic work with a strong sense of human vulnerability. My range is wide, from softer watercolours and elegant line drawing right through to loud, raw collage and hand-lettering. This all depends on the tone of a book or story. I've worked at the highest level worldwide as an illustrator for 18 years and look to take on projects with the right balance of author input and my creative license. I'd never be too controlling, but also do not accept briefs where I am brought a finished idea without room for my consideration. The creative process must be shared between author and artist to get the best result.

I create full covers (back, front, and spine if print) if hand-rendered, but have a great range of graphic designers in my network if typography is required. This would require a larger fee, but not all jobs will suit 100% hand-drawn, so is entirely worth the extra investment for professional standards.

Rounds of amendments will be stipulated and agreed before any jobs are signed off. This protects both parties from challenging working relationships and is standard industry practice.

I'm also a writer and author, and books are my greatest pleasure, so you're in good hands as both a complete book nerd and professional!