The World of Tony Meeuwissen: A Life in Illustration and Graphic Art

Tony Meeuwissen is a Royal Designer who has created bold and original work. His artwork has appeared in many decorative forms, and he has evolved a distinctive artistic language. He loves drawing animals, birds, insects, and natural phenomena with a characteristic twist. He eschews computer-aided methods and prefers his drawing board, pencils, and paintbox. His work is the product of a unique imagination coupled with the skills and standards of a perfectionist. This book showcases the full range of his work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2022
Publisher: Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd

This captivating book presents a mesmerizing collection of the bold and innovative artwork created by renowned Royal Designer Tony Meeuwissen. In addition to showcasing his artistic prowess, the artist delves into the depths of his creative process, sharing insights into the inspiration and ideas that fuel his imagery.

From the foreword by Peter Marren:

Welcome to this gallery of the work of a most individual and lovable artist. Many will have seen Tony Meeuwissen's work without knowing the artist, for it has appeared in so many decorative forms, from books to playing cards, from magazine and sheet music covers to postage stamps. His work was described by the designer Mike Dempsey as 'inventive, intensely detailed and full of wit and beauty.' Penguin Books art director David Pelham praised him as an artist with the eye of an illustrator and the mind of a designer, one able to solve visual problems with 'remarkable originality, skill, and panache.' To my eye, Tony's work is always affirmative, even in its darker moments. It is playful but not saccharine, clever but not conceited. It always wears a wry smile.

Tony learned his craft in the bustling marketplace of commercial art. He honed his skills in handling a diverse range of media, developing graphic ideas, and discovering the beauty of typography. Through this journey, he evolved his distinct artistic language, a unique way of seeing the world: vibrant, eye-catching, beautifully executed, his work is a testament to his singular vision. While he has a deep affection for drawing animals, birds, insects, and natural phenomena, he often adds a distinctive twist to his creations. Shape-changing fantastical animals, a nuthatch hatching from a nut, a praying mantis in bishops vestments saying grace over a butterfly—these are just a few examples of the extraordinary creatures that grace his artwork.

On the memorable Christmas stamps he designed for the Royal Mail in 1983, the Three Kings are represented by chimney pots, and the continents of the world by melting snow slipping from an.

Dimension: 270 x 205 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913645199