Brian Brown

Many years ago I was born in Kampala, Uganda, but move to London at a young age and this is where I call home. I’ll admit, it’s hard time becoming a full time illustrator on a tiny island but since London is very popular in the world, its easy getting work and meeting other designers. I’ve been working as an illustrator since 2006. Before that I studied Business Studies but after a few years I realised my heart really lies with “design”. I grew up with pens and paint but then the personal computer dominated the world and so I had to try it out, which is reflected in my work. I use a healthy mix of both traditional and digital techniques but I have to say I now prefer digital techniques. I didn’t take art through my younger years, but I did eat crayons which quite possibly is where my off-beat colour palettes come from. I’m greatly inspired by surrealism and sublime narratives, wood block prints but more specifically illustrations, edo period art, cartoons and characterisation. Through my work I’ve been lucky enough to work within a range of super cool mediums including editorials, advertising, web, moving picture, storyboards and more and continue to do so. I have also had the opportunity to work with a whole load of lovely people who continue to inspire and support me to do what I do.