Reliable illustration services: How I protect client work against all odds
The hardware, software, and systems that form a safety net for my creative workflow and ensure I can provide reliable … Read more
Behind the Scenes
A sneak peek behind the scenes of Sam Osborne studio…
My methods of illustration and how to choose which is right for your project
All illustrators have preferred ways of working, some like to keep it real with pen and paint and others are ... Read more
How to commission a custom illustration as the perfect gift
Buying gifts for people can be tricky, especially when you’re looking for something really personal and memorable. That’s where commissioning … Read more
How to write an illustration brief that saves time and gets great results
The best way to get the illustration you want, in the timescale you want, for the price you want is … Read more
How much does illustration cost? A guide to how illustrators work out their fees
One of the first questions I get asked by clients is how much the job is going to cost. It’s … Read more
Garden illustration studio
We moved house in early April and, as we both work from home, our first priority was getting some office … Read more
My iPad Artist Toolkit – iPad Apps
There are a huge range of iPad apps out there and I’m often asked which are my favourite, so I’ve … Read more
My iPad Artist Toolkit – Hardware & Accessories
I’m often asked about the tools I use to create my art on my iPad so I thought I’d run through … Read more
Designer Insights
I am super pleased to share with you an interview I did recently with Terry’s Fabrics. We talked about my journey … Read more