I am an illustrator / printmaker interested in publishing, design and editorial. Here's the gallery of recent projects I have worked on. I'm open for work, please be in touch via email: takakocopeland(at)gmail.com
Climate Change
Brief from Pathways into Children's publishing program. Illustrating a climate change theme text. I explored the way I incorporate print making into illustration practice.
What happened to Rose?
Picture book illustration.
Nature in the city
As part of the Pathways into Children’s Publishing course, I created a concertina silent book based on the theme “nature in the city.” Inspired by my local area, it features cohabiting plants and small species, with one side showing a daytime scene and the reverse a nighttime scene.
Whta's the password
Character Design
As part of the character design brief for the Pathways into Children’s Publishing course, we were given a text to inspire a character.
My first broccoli
This is an exercise in understanding sequences of events, focusing on 'before' and 'after.' It explores the courage needed to face something unfamiliar and overcome the initial fear. I've noticed that fear is one of the most impactful experiences for very young children.
tokyobike
Tokyobike commissioned me to create illustrations for their user manual, as well as artwork for their website and Christmas window displays at their London store.
Ceramics
I collaborated with a local potter to paint a small batch of hand-thrown cups. I’m interested in exploring how my illustrations can be applied to everyday objects.
Notebooks
I created wire-bound notebooks as an experiment in printing on book cloth. I designed lino pieces to produce a repeating pattern for the covers.
Kitchen Provisions
I was commissioned by Kitchen Provisions, Japanese kitchen specialist, to produce hand printed stationery and illustration for screen printed merchandise.
Stitching Freedom
I was commissioned by The Common Threads Press to illustrate non-fiction title about embroidery and incarceration.
Sketchbook
Images from recent sketchbooks.
Printmaking
After joining a print studio, I developed an interest in printmaking using a cylinder proofing press. My designs often involve lino printing with layered colors. I'm always explorint the way to incorporate printmaking into my illustration practice.
Hiragana and Katakana print
Hiragana and Katakana phonics chart, illustrated for easy and fun learning. Printed in two colour layers with Riso, combining playful references to make it both engaging and educational.
City Slickats
Inspired by London life. A bustling bus filled with diverse characters, each absorbed in their own activities, while keeping a sense of social sophistication.
