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The UK-based illustrator Jacob Stead works in a bold and imaginative style which is clear, direct and inviting – ideal for editorial, publishing and advertising projects. His strong figures, colourful settings and a little hint of folk-art influences combine for perfect visual storytelling.
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NHS at 75
NHS at 75
A celebratory cover by Jacob Stead is commissioned by Bulletin.
NHS at 75
Enchanted Wales
Enchanted Wales
Jacob Stead illustrates the interior of Enchanted Wales - a book on the magical world of welsh mythology.
Enchanted Wales
Trail Guide
Trail Guide
Juxtaposing the urban with the rural, Jacob Stead works on the cover of San Antonio Magazine's trail guide.
Trail Guide
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