Jason Brooks (illustrator)

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Jason Brooks (born February 23, 1969, in London, England [1] ) is an artist, illustrator and author. He grew up in Brighton on the south coast of England. Brooks is known for his design of the Hedkandi compilations.

Brooks studied graphic design at Central Saint Martins college, London, and went on to take a master's degree in illustration at the Royal College of Art. While at college he won the Vogue Sotheby's Cecil Beaton Award for Fashion Illustration. [2]

In the 2010s, Brooks authored and illustrated Paris Sketchbook (2012), London Sketchbook (2014), and New York Sketchbook (2017), a series of urban sketch books published by Laurence King, London. [3] London Sketchbook received the V&A Museum Book Illustration Award in 2016. [4]

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References

  1. Michelle Cooper (6 August 2010). "Jason Brooks biography". Vogue . The Condé Nast Publications Ltd. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. Michelle Cooper (18 May 2011). "Who's Who: Jason Brooks". Vogue . The Condé Nast Publications Ltd. Archived from the original on 27 March 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  3. Jenny Brewer (18 August 2017). "Acclaimed Vogue illustrator Jason Brooks turns tour guide in his intricate New York Sketchbook". It's Nice That. Archived from the original on 21 September 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. Jess Denham (5 May 2016). "V&A Illustration Awards 2016 shortlist showcases stunning literary artworks". The Independent . Independent Digital News & Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023. [...]Jason Brooks for his illustrated journey through the capital in London Sketchbook[...]