Jonluke McKie
Illustration
by Jonluke McKie
I’m an illustrator and multidisciplinary artist based in the North East of England.
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I mostly use analogue mediums such as ink, acrylic and pencil, occasionally augmented with digital art techniques. My work is sketchy, textured and full of movement and expression.
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I’m particularly interested in children’s book illustration, character design and portraits, and I’m passionate about the representation of marginalised groups within my illustration, particularly representing LGBTQIA+ and socio-economically diverse subjects.
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As well as undertaking graphic design and illustration commissions I’m an experienced facilitator and community arts practitioner and regularly run co-created arts projects across the north of England.
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Clients/commissioners include Rotherham Children's Capital of Culture, Glow Newcastle Cultural Education Partnership, Rural Arts, Alphabetti Theatre and Curious Monkey Theatre.
Self portrait
Acrylic on paper
An illustrated story for film.
Co-created with pupils at Hawthorn Primary School
Commissioned by Glow Newcastle Cultural Education Partnership.
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Man in kitchen
Ink, pencil and acrylic pen on paper
Up on a Star
Lead image, pencil and ink on paper with digital editing
Brochure Design: Alphabetti Theatre Autumn/Spring 2023/24
The brief: To create an eye catching design that highlights the diversity of artists and audiences at the venue.
Man lifting partner
Ink and pencil on paper
The brief: To co-create an illustrated map of memories with an intergenerational group from Thirsk.
Commissioned by Rural Arts
Self Care
Ink, pencil and acrylic pen on paper
Curious Caravan
Resident Illustrator
In 15 minute slots, participants come in, share a cuppa and a story while Jonluke speed-illustrates the conversation.
Curious Caravan is lead by Amy Golding.
Winter Forest
Personal project. Ink on paper.
Rehearsal Sketch Artist, Alphabetti Theatre.
The brief: illustrations based on rehearsals for various plays at Alphabetti theatre
