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Rebecca Gibbon

Rebecca Gibbon - International children's and book illustrator.

There’s a special naïve quality to Rebecca Gibbon’s work that is reminiscent of LS Lowry, but all the colour and activity in each image mean her artworks are perfect for children’s books, travel illustration, advertising campaigns, packaging and editorial.
Raised in Wales, Rebecca moved to Herefordshire after being based in London for many years. She collects children’s books, vintage tea towels, Galt toys and Scandinavian ceramics, all of which feed her imagination. Some of her favourite artists include Edward Ardizzone, Roger Duvoisin, David Gentleman and Miroslav Sasek. Rebecca took her foundation course at the Cardiff School of Art & Design, followed by a BA in Graphic Design at Liverpool School of Art. After graduating, she took an MA in Illustration at the Royal College of Art.

Approach

Rebecca’s creative process begins with pencil sketching, looking for an idea that stands out. She paints very intuitively, making marks along the way, and the image will evolve on the heavy cartridge paper she uses. Acrylic inks form the base, and on top of that she draws with Caran d’Ache coloured pencils.

Style

Both contemporary and nostalgic vibes shine through in Rebecca’s work and her style is bright, painterly and colourful, with a naïve, childlike quality to it. There’s usually a touch of humour to round things off.

Awards

2009 Comstock Read Aloud Honor Books 2009 Amelia Bloomer Award 2009 American Libraries Association – Notable Children’s Book Award

Client list

Rebecca has built up an impressive list of global clients over the years. Some of the biggest names include Royal Mail, Thames & Hudson, Chicago Zoo, Citibank, Barnes & Noble, Penguin Books, Whittards, Vogue, The New Yorker and Paperchase.
boy enjoying night in tent
Rebecca Gibbon
Travel illustration globe
Rebecca Gibbon
Maps of city view
Rebecca Gibbon
Illustration of little girl looking at the chocolates
Rebecca Gibbon
Travel park map
Rebecca Gibbon
Children playing in park
Rebecca Gibbon
Children playing in forest
Rebecca Gibbon
children with balloons
Rebecca Gibbon
People in city bus
Rebecca Gibbon
Illustration of living room
Rebecca Gibbon
swimmers competing
Rebecca Gibbon
Children with family in park
Rebecca Gibbon
drawing of milk and fruits
Rebecca Gibbon
sketch of a flower vase
Rebecca Gibbon
people woman sleeping
Rebecca Gibbon
lady riding a red scooter
Rebecca Gibbon
Children with backpack
Rebecca Gibbon
Illustration of children in a park
Rebecca Gibbon
Illustration of girl packing her suitcase
Rebecca Gibbon
Illustration of a mother having bath to her baby
Rebecca Gibbon
Illustration of countryside map
Rebecca Gibbon
Illustration of walking lady
Rebecca Gibbon
sketch of countryside view
Rebecca Gibbon
Art work of group of band members
Rebecca Gibbon
scene from a kitchen with a cat
Rebecca Gibbon
Children Mother playing
Rebecca Gibbon
Children playing together
Rebecca Gibbon
Children playing
Rebecca Gibbon
the great spruce animation
Rebecca Gibbon
dive into argan poster for melvita
Rebecca Gibbon
papa is a poet book cover art
Rebecca Gibbon
Illustration of plants
Rebecca Gibbon
sketch of a dancing couple
Rebecca Gibbon
poster cover for pulp de rose by melvita
Rebecca Gibbon
sketch of kids going school in yellow car
Rebecca Gibbon
pink floral print piggy bank
Rebecca Gibbon
green truck with gosh label
Rebecca Gibbon
drawing of an yellow scooter
Rebecca Gibbon
painting of saplings in pots
Rebecca Gibbon
Illustration of fish stall at beach
Rebecca Gibbon
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