“In a world too often characterised by twee scenes of bears on bicycles it can be difficult for illustrators to stand out,” says Design Week editor Tom Banks. “Mercedes deBellard’s hyper-real depictions of very familiar faces do just that though. Her ability to capture well-known personalities make her ideal for editorial commissions.”
The Madrid-based illustrator, represented by Folio Art Agency, has worked with clients including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Warner Bros. and The Hunger Games; and all thanks to sharing her portraits of celebrities including Amy Winehouse, Cara Delevingne and various Twin Peaks characters online a few years back. These were quickly shared across Pinterest and Tumblr, winning her that crucial first commission while still studying her degree.
Though she’s clearly highly adept at the technicalities of line, form and shadow,…
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Computer Arts (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2020