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Poster for a new alternate reality game set

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Jacket design for Ploto Press New Books, Autumn 2022

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Portrait of a Buckminster Fuller for The New Republic

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Packaging illustration of Stuffed Jalapeno chips by artist Cat Sims

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Adult comic

London-based Cat Sims' work focuses on powerful lines and a strong stance on social issues.

Training

Studying Graphic Design at UAL London College of Communication, Cat focused mainly on experimental film. She returned to her love of drawing after completing her degree and kicked off her illustration career with a series of t-shirts for Illustrated People.

Approach

Cat likes to mix things up and looks for different ways to combine handmade and digital elements in her work. Usually, rough sketches are scanned in and progressed in Photoshop and Illustrator, bringing in texture, light and colour.

Style

Originally, Cat loved working in black and white but her newer works are introducing bold splashes of colour. Narrative is always a strong element in her imagery, which is based on line work, lots of clever detail, and texture. The latter is often derived from printing techniques such as halftones.

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Interview

What led you to become an illustrator? I think it probably stems from my love of reading comics and the excitement I feel when an artist opens up a whole new world with visual storytelling. Did you study illustration in college? I studied Graphic Design at the London College of Printing, but I have always loved drawing. I just never considered that I could do it for a living until more recently. Where did you grow up? I grew up in Bracknell but moved to London when I started university. Do you have a childhood memory relating to drawing/art that you hold dear? I remember realising at about age 7 that drawing was something I could do. I was drawing a pencil sketch of my right hand at school and it actually really looked a lot like my hand! My teacher was very impressed, and I remember that the process felt really satisfying. Where do you live now and what drew you there? I’m currently staying with family in a suburb of London after a brief 2-year stint in Birmingham. I can’t wait for galleries to reopen so that I can take full advantage of what this great city has to offer. Describe your studio for us Aside from my huge computer, I am surrounded by books, comics and zines. And lots of plants. Describe the view from your window Now, I can see a mass of green as the trees outside start to get their spring leaves. Who or What is your biggest inspiration? Comic artists I admire are a great source of inspiration to me - people Like Joe Sacco and Julie Doucet in particular, but I also love old comics and am always on the look-out for rare and unusual pieces to add to my collection. Do you collect anything? I have a lot of comics…What are your interests outside of illustration? I love movies and literature. I try to watch a film everyday and read for at least an hour or so. What is the first record you bought? Probably something by Kylie Minogue. What would be your dream commission?I love to do a book cover or even a whole children’s book! Working with literature would be a dream. What is the best use of illustration you have ever seen? Hokusai’s ‘Manga’ is a remarkable piece of work. It was first published in 1814 for use as a drawing manual containing over 4,000 illustrations to teach aspiring artists how to draw people, daily life, animals, buildings, nature and even ghosts and supernatural beings. It’s a beautiful thing and I keep a copy on my desk.What makes a good client brief? I find that clear, confident art direction is what makes a job satisfying to work on. I like to work with clients who are experienced and passionate about what they do. How much of your work is hand drawn? All of it. I just happen to hold a Wacom pen most of the time these days.How do you envisage illustration evolving? I imagine that the digital side of illustration will continue to evolve as new technology emerges, which I find very exciting. I love to learn how to use new hardware to create my work and am intrigued by the new possibilities these tools present. Who is your art hero? Comics artist Joe Sacco is a hero of mine. Sacco’s latest graphic novel “Paying the Land” focuses on the painful history and life of the indigenous people of the North-western Territories. It’s a powerful piece and exquisitely drawn. I also love the colour work of abstract expressionist painters like Kandinsky and Willem DeKooning and am a huge fan of modernist architecture. Who is your design hero? I love of the work of the artists associated with the Memphis Group, such as Nathalie du Pasquier and Ettore Sottsass. Their unique use of colour, pattern and form is so unique and playful. I like to introduce fun elements into my work too if the project lends itself to that possibility. Who is your music hero? I love A Tribe Called Quest. I seem to listen to them a lot while working, as the pace and mood are perfect to keep me going! If you were not an illustrator, what would you be? I’d probably go back to working on Graphic Design projects, as I did for some years when I worked at the Victoria and Albert Museum. What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? If something doesn’t feel right, don’t do it. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would really love to visit Japan. I’ll get there one day, I hope! How would someone who knows you well describe you? They’d probably say that I’m too modest! If you could live anywhere, where would it be? I love Paris. It’s a treasure trove of comic art and has the most magical atmosphere. I try to visit once a year. If you could travel back in time, who would be the one person you would want to meet and why? Mary Wollstonecraft. I’d love to talk to her about her work as a pioneer for equal rights for women.What themes or content in the world inspires you?The beauty of the natural world is a bottomless resource and a constant source of inspiration to me. How do you keep on trend and up to date in our quickly changing industry?Social media is an invaluable tool for keeping up-to-speed with what people are doing in this industry. NFTs seem to have grabbed a lot of attention recently, and I am interested to read about what my peers make of this new phenomenon, paying particularly close attention to the ethical aspect / consequences of Ethereum mining. What is your go-to comfort food?Katsu curry.Sushi or pizza.SushiWhat movie can you watch over and over?Dune. Controversial, but I love it! I’m looking forward to seeing the new version too. What do you listen to when you’re illustrating?I listen to audio books and NTS radio most of the time. What is the last show you binged?Behind Her Eyes. I accidentally started watching it and before I knew it, 5 hours had passed!! What was the last exhibition you saw and loved?William Blake’s vast retrospective at Tate Britain was an overwhelming, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see so much of Blakes work in one place. I wish I could have visited that exhibition several times, there was so much to take in! What was the last concert you went to?Sleaford Mods at the Roundhouse. I’ve seen them a few times and love what they do. The energy at their live shows is incredible. What is your favourite book?I love literature and am not sure I can commit to one title! I particularly enjoy science / speculative fiction from writers such as Jeff Vandermeer, Octavia E. Butler, Margaret Atwood, J.G. Ballard and Ursula Le Guin to name a few… What do you do when you have creative block?Go for a walk! I find that it’s the best thing I can do if I’m having a bad day or struggling through my creative process. What is your go-to karaoke song?Anything by Kate Bush.What is your favourite quote?“Creativity takes courage”- Henri Matisse. What is your favourite ice cream flavour?Pistachio.

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Cover artwork for Sick Again’s new record

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"The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year" book by Ally Carter

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