Pretty Pictures

Malika Favre is a renowned French artist and illustrator based in Barcelona, whose impressive list of clients spans across both commercial and editorial projects. We discuss her shift from illustration to curation, why she prefers to work with editorial art directors, and how some of the most iconic New Yorker covers she has created came about.

Hattie Stewart is an artist and illustrator based in London, known for her distinct visual language, playful character designs, and use of found imagery. Over the years, Hattie has amassed an impressive list of commercial and editorial clients such as Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Apple and The New York Times. During our chat with Hattie, we discussed her use of mixed media, the importance of collaborating with artists that you admire, and how to keep creative lead on commercial projects.

An introduction to Marylou & Sara, in which we discuss the reasons why we decided to pursue a career in illustration, our work being appropriated by clients, and the importance of a creative community.