Vicky Scott

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Illustration of a map for the Sevenoaks Council's promotion of the area

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Abbeydale Picture House reimagined as a teapot

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Decorative tote bag for Watts Gallery Artists' Village

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Australia map illustration for the children's room

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Easy cutting paperworks

"My style is graphic, colourful, nostalgic and quirky."

Currently based in Sheffield,, Vicky draws inspiration from the natural world, Art Deco architecture, 60s psychedelia and artists like William Morris, Alphons Mucha, Aubrey Beardsley and Henri de Toulouse Lautrec. With her mixed media approach, she gives her images a sense of depth, with a physical, tactile quality. She attended the Wimbledon School of Art and Design for foundation, and then went to the University of Brighton to gain a BA in Illustration.

Approach

Many of Vicky’s illustrations are created as handmade paper collages. She follows a complex process that involves sketching, then planning the piece on her computer in Photoshop. She then prints it out, traces it and uses the tracings to cut out her paper shapes, which are assembled and glued into place.

Key Software

Photoshop

Style

Highly figurative, with bold, exaggerated forms, big colours and lots of retro touches, Vicky’s work also has a strong narrative element to it, making an impact and following it up with a story.

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Interview

What drew you to illustration/design? I'm not sure exactly but I've always enjoyed drawing since I was very small and I think once I was around 5 years old I announced that I was going to be an artist (and author too!). Do you have any formal design training? Yes I completed my Foundation course at Wimbledon School of Art before heading to the University of Brighton where I gained a BA Hons in Illustration. Where are you originally from? I'm from London and grew up in Ham which is on the outskirts of Richmond. Where do you live now & what drew you there? I live in the (sometimes) sunny seaside city of Brighton. I lived and studied there for 3 years so had fond memories of the place and when me and my boyfriend Chris were looking for somewhere more permanent to live it seemed like the ideal place, by the sea, the downs, lots of art, music and cafes and the Lanes. Where is your studio and can you describe it for me? My studio is the spare room in the house overlooking the garden. It's quite full with 2 desks, my computer, printer, scanner, collection of paper and a large number of my products (prints, cards, badges). It now frequently also contains my cat Cleo who enjoys the view from my desk and an assortment of cushions.Who or What is your biggest inspiration? Art Deco, Art Nouveau, 60's psychedelia and contemporary music are my biggest inspirations. I think when I first discovered Indie music in the mid 90's that had quite an effect on the sort of artist I wanted to be. Then when I was studying in my teens I was introduced to Erte, Mucha, Beardsley and a 60's exhibition at the design museum. I think my Dad may have had a hand in this too! Tell us about a favourite project you've recently completed. It would probably have to be the Tile Art App illustrations I created for Microsoft. It was a perfect project, a really open brief and a great bunch of people to work with. It was quite a short timescale too, and with no set theme it was a challenge knowing where to start! I quickly came up with a space theme though and they seemed to like it! I decided to create my range based around the retro space inspired adventures of a girl and her cat (called Cosmic Kitty and Astro Girl). One of the really exciting aspects of this project is that bits of the design can be transparent so you can see the background clearly through the helmets as you move the designs on the phone. I created all the images as paper collages with a bit of splattered paint to create stars for good measure!Who are your illustration heroes? Lots of late 19th/early 20th illustrators (Erte, Aubrey Beardsley, Mucha, George Barbier), 60's illustrators like Peter Max and some more contemporary illustrators; Catalina Estrada, Lush Designs, Oreli (an illustrator I discovered in Brussels), Darling Clementine and too many more to mention. Who is your design hero? William Morris; and I always turn to his product and pattern designs for inspiration. Do you have a method for dealing with the feeling of having no ideas? I often look for inspiration (both my favourite artists and new illustrations on sites like 'Hire an Illustrator' and 'Print Pattern'), make notes, look through my old sketch books and if all else fails go for a quick walk or swim - inspiration always strikes in unusual places! If you could travel back in time which period would you visit & why? I'd like to go back to the 1920's. It looks like a really exciting time with all the flapper fashions, music and of course the wonderful illustrations. I also have the right hair for it! Who would you like to have as your muse if your were painting their portrait? I'd like to have painted a young Marianne Faithful or Penelope Tree. They epitomize the fashions of the 60's and I expect they would have had some entertaining stories to tell whilst I painted.

Favourites

Café: Mawood ,Brighton Gallery: Leighton House Equipment: Scalpel with 10A blade

Editorial illustration for the Mayfarer Magazine on Marguerite Patten

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Illustrated Carlsbad map highlighting must-see tourist spots

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Decatur city map with restaurants and parks

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RSPB's children's magazine contains a red squirrel drawing tutorial

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Brightly colored mural designed to engage visitors in a busy public space

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Vicky Scott illustration of Kopi & Chai cafe in a hanging basket

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Magical poster with lilies and tulips promoting Women's Day health event by Vicky Scott

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A Christmas Carol book cover illustration

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Beer can design featuring astronaut and space theme by Vicky Scott

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Travelling with ADHD book cover illustration by Vicky Scott

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Decorative card back for divination or fortune telling deck

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Editorial illustration conveying bees and beekeeping

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Map showing green spaces in central London

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College illustration of Read the World for Cheltenham Festivals Literature event

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Wildlife illustration for the Canal & River trust is wildlife Bingo

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Peppercorn Rent Ceremony for Covent Gardener Magazine

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Illustration of diverse people in a city environment by Vicky Scott

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Design of a map featuring Sheffield's green spaces

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Sheffield's Leadmill venue poster artwork

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Illustration by Vicky Scott showing Sheffield Cathedral, buses, cyclists, and visitors

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Paper art of social distancing during Covid-19 outbreak

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Historical visualization of Eastbourne in the 20th century

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Cover illustration of Around the World in 80 Days

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british security forces illustration by Vicky Scott

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Visual design of Horse Therapy for Top Sante magazine

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Endcliff Park's fall paper art depicts the beautiful foliage

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Olivia Armstrong Sensory Stories Booklet illustration

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Holiday DIY projects for children artwork

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Colorful seaside scene with various sea creatures and a shark

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Woman eating a Chilean hotdog or completos by Vicky Scott

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Illustration by Vicky Scott showing Gould Academy campus, skiing, music, and outdoor activities

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The mural combines housing elements with key Sheffield landmarks

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Illustrated ranch map by Vicky Scott with barns, pasture, creek, horses, and cattle

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Illustrated urban park map showing paths, pond, playground, and visitors by Vicky Scott

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Beer can with space suit design by Vicky Scott

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Editorial on pantomines return for Waitrose Magazine

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Book cover of a woman hiking in mountains titled Travelling with ADHD by Vicky Scott

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Paper sculpture illustration of The Great Gatsby - Daisy character

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Commissioned artwork featuring dog enjoying garden festival

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Mural design for charity rally Bangers & Cash

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An editorial walking map for Brio Magazine

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Map illustration for Canal & River Trust, focusing on Sheffield canal

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Gravy Magazine illustration of Memphis with food, culture, and Elvis

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Editorial on breast milk for the Wellcome Collection

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Vicky Scott's colorful lion sculpture displayed on a lawn

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World Extreme Medicine's Pushing Boundaries poster art

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Vicky Scott Sheffield Cathedral illustration merchandise displayed in a shop

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Illustration of Eastbourne in Tudor and Stuart times

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Promotional illustration on the Story of Eastbourne

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Healthy Magazine's new endometriosis drawings

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Awards season special Bulletin Magazine cover design

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Collage art of Botanical gardens in Sheffield

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Graphic illustration of Animal World Map

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Wonderland party flyer graphic design for themed party

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Georgian ladies illustration by Vicky Scott

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Girl with laptop illustration by Vicky Scott

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Vicky Scott illustration of a cat overlooking the Côte d’Azur sea

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Child and grandma spotting wildlife on a winter walk with hedgehogs and birds by Vicky Scott

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Illustrated seaside park map with beach, fountain, gulls, and tourist bus by Vicky Scott

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Tracy Ewens' latest Chick Lit book cover design

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Book cover for the children's' classic novel, The Secret Garden

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Collage of exotic animals from the Sumatran rainforest

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Illustration of seabirds on cliffs with speech bubbles

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Graphic illustration of inner peace for Brio Magazine

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Mural design created for Howden House and sponsored by VINCI facilities

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Map of Wilmington showing foodie spots and city highlights by Vicky Scott

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Illustration for Postal Museum depicting mail sorted on trains

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Book jacket design for "The Palace Papers"

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travel, mountain, sea, submarine, helicopter, climber, explorer, leopard, wildlife, space, diver, ca

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Christmas card set in Sheffield Town Hall/ Peace Gardens

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Community art project for This is Woodseats with animals and local themes

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Box cover design for a fun Fortune Telling Game for kids

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Playbook: A Love Story's novel's cover art

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Illustrated map of Austin Texas with landmarks and activities by Vicky Scott

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Front cover art for Ticket's Fall Culture issue

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Tote bag from Watts Gallery Artists' Village

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Illustration for the RSPB showing the happy scene

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Poster for Sheffield makers market at Millennium Gallery by Vicky Scott

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Vicky Scott illustration for Sheffield cafe Kopi & Chai

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Safari-inspired lion sculpture by Vicky Scott outside Sheffield Winter Gardens

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Vicky Scott illustration of children camping among nighttime wildlife

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Vicky Scott’s Sheffield Cathedral tin plate magnet held before the cathedral

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A child's room globe map's North Pole portion

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The mural depicts Victorian Eastbourne's football history

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Cheltenham Jazz festival brochure illustration

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Book cover design of The Lion, the Witch & the wardrobe

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Urban beekeeping artwork for Covent Gardener Magazine

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self-initiated painting depicting Oscar Wilde's lavish princess

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Girl swiming illustration by Vicky Scott

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Alice in Wonderland illustration by Vicky Scott

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Selected Clients

The Elephant Parade, Re-wrapped, Paperchase, Inner Circle Magazine, Smart B*tches Trashy Books, Pretty Nostalgic Magazine, Cardmaking & Papercraft Magazine, Unlocked Guides