Ben Newman, Illustrator
About Ben Newman
Ben Newman was born in 1982. His childhood was heavily influenced by American superheroes, the Beano and rope swings. In 2004 he graduated from the University of the West of England, Bristol with a first degree honors in Illustration. After traveling around Asia Ben has returned to Bristol where he currently resides and works as a freelance illustrator. He has exhibited in the UK, France and Germany and he received the "People's Choice Award" at the Bristol Art Show 2006. Ben owns one desk, two pens, three pencils and a letter opener. Ben is represented by Pocko People.
Clients
Plan B Music Magazine
Amelia's Magazine
Qu Junktions
The Cube
Decode Media
Compass Film International
The Lovvers
Safetyword
Fantagraphics
Parkinsonmedia
Play Nicley
Niche Christmas
El Bosque Editorial
Dk Co-Operative
Xoe.org.uk
Think Again Media
City Inn Hotels
Contagious Magazine
TBWA
WOMAD Festival
Yaralt
Features
Venue No.789 (Oct 2007) - Interviewed by Mike White.
3x3 Contemporary Illustration Magazine Issue 9 (2007) - Showcase.
Illustration Spring 2005 Issue - Graduates Showcase.
Exhibitions
2008
Centrespace, Bristol, UK - "Inkygoodness - Hopes and Fears" Group Show. 14th Nov - 27th Nov.
Here and Now Gallery, Falmouth, UK – “Solo-o-lio-lio” Solo Show. 29th Sept – 27th Oct.
Walcot Street Chapel, Bath, Uk - "Gagged" Group Show. 26th - 31th August
City Inn Hotel, Bristol, UK - "Illustrate!" Solo Show.
Canteleu Art Centre and Yaralt Gallery, Rouen, France - "Happy Wheels". Group Show.
2007
15 Christmas Steps, Bristol, UK - 'Niche Christmas' Affordable prints and gifts. Group Exhibition.
Pitville Studios, Cheltenham, UK -Cheltenham Illustration Awards 2007 Professional Show. Group Exhibition.
Soma Gallery, Bristol, UK - Showcase: Ben Newman. Debut Solo Show.
Centrespace, Bristol, UK - Bristol Art Show 2007. Group Exhibition.
2006
Centrespace, Bristol, UK - Bristol Art Show 2006. Group Exhibition.
Here Gallery, Bristol, UK - Monster Mash. Group Exhibition.