Nostalgic Talk for Abby at Bowesfield Primary School

A few weeks ago I visited my old Primary School (Bowesfield Primary School) ...it was such a highlight! I got asked to come in for Career Day to talk about my life in illustration, as one half of the creative duo "Abby+Owen".

Abby+Owen18 July 2022artwork, illustrations, vector artwork, vector illustrations, abby+owen, Abby Taylor, owen smith

Digital Duo up for Tees Tech Awards double

Stockton-based creative duo Abby+Owen are in the final three for both the Small Digital Business of the Year and Best Digital Project/Campaign.

Abby+Owen28 April 2022artwork, illustrations, vector artwork, vector illustrations, abby+owen, Abby Taylor, owen smith

North-East Statues interview with Abby

Zak Newton’s George & Dragon mural was in a bit of state when Abby Taylor (one half of creative duo Abby+Owen) was commissioned to restore it. I interviewed her via email to talk about the work she did.

Abby+Owen23 March 2022artwork, illustrations, vector artwork, vector illustrations, abby+owen, Abby Taylor, owen smith

Georgian Theatre Fundraiser T-shirts! 20% of the profits of our Georgian Theatre Products go back to Tees Music Alliance Charity

This T-shirt was part of a limited run during the first lockdown. Abby created it for the Tees Music Alliance as part of their fundraiser for the Georgian Theatre, one of our favourite music venues. From the start of our revamped online shop in May 2020, we now donate 20% of the profits from all the Georgian Theatre products on our webshop, including our giclee prints and postcards.

Tensile Strength (or How to Survive at Your Wit’s End) Tour Posters are Looking Sharp

Holly Gallagher approached me to create promotional materials including a bespoke illustration for her latest show Tensile Strength (or How to Survive at Your Wit’s End). Holly is a theatre-maker, director and facilitator who was keen to create a recognisable brand for herself and have promotional materials for her shows that will stand out from the crowd.

The Northern School of Art Makes an Impact with New Artwork

The Northern School of Art required some illustrations of some of their buildings, most importantly their new multi-million teaching facility, 1 Church Street.

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