Stuart Holmes — Vector Graphic Illustrator, Melbourne

Londoner Stuart Holmes is now based in Australia’s creative enclave of Melbourne. Trained as a graphic designer, he felt that illustration allowed him much more freedom, and he developed a flat vector style that has remained popular for well over a decade. Stuart is addicted to vinyl and wherever he goes seeks out a record crate to dig through. He’s also a huge fan of Southampton FC, and led the team out as a mascot back when he was seven years old.

Training

Stuart received a BA in Graphic Design from Croydon University in South London.

Approach

First, Stuart will pencil a rough for client approval, before moving over to his computer to create the image. Adobe Illustrator is his software of choice – perfect for his vector graphic style.

Key Software

Adobe Illustrator, procreate

Style

Stuart’s style has evolved a more contemporary flat graphic look, with some textures used within the flat colours to give the work some depth. He adds charm, humour and some warmth to his illustrations wherever he can, in tune with the brief.