Emirates Airlines poster of a young family enjoying a beach holiday in Dubai, with the city skyline in the distance.

About Colin
For the look and feel of the iconic poster artwork of the 1930s and 40s, Colin Elgie is the illustrator to call. Vastly experienced, he began his career in the 1970s working with Prog Rock giants like Pink Floyd, Genesis and Peter Gabriel, and today his style is as clear and graphic as ever as he delivers impactful retro imagery for clients in publishing, travel and entertainment.
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Similar illustrations by Colin
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Shortbread Stag
Shortbread Stag
In Tesco stores now, Colin Elgie's stag illustration proudly decorates tins of shortbread biscuits.
Shortbread Stag
Summer is Here!
Summer is Here!
Colin Elgie creates a feel-good illustration for the front cover of Reader's Digest.
Summer is Here!
Travel in Style
Travel in Style
Two striking designs created by Colin Elgie are used on the tail fins of Eurowing's aeroplanes.
Travel in Style
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