Esther Coombs

New York Activity Book for children ages 5-9. Published by Button Books, 2016.

ref: Esther has been a pleasure to work with and we've been very pleased with the outcome of the project we developed together. I hope to be able to work with Esther again in the future - Jonathan Bailey, Button Books/GMC Books.

Public art commission for new housing development in Blandford, Dorset. Brief centered around encorporating the name of the development 'Beeches' and the towns historical history. Produced in collaboration with Aspace Arts. 

ref: Esther is an extremely talented professional illustrator who creates artwork of an exceptionally high standard. Her natural drawing abilities are evident through the work she produces, and when backed by her diligent attitude she delivers high quality work on time and budget. These skills, and more, were demonstrated when we commissioned Esther to produce a large-scale external mural for a client; the results were excellent and I look forward to working with her again. - Dan Crow, Aspace Arts.

Family Explorers trail, developed for the opening of the new educational spaces within the Watts Artist Village, pen and ink and water colour used to create a painterly feel to the trial. 2016

ref: It was fantastic to work with Esther to create out new Family Explorer Trail at Watts Gallery - Artists' village. We thought we had quite a strong idea of what we wanted in the trail beforehand, but Esther bought new ideas and fresh opinions. For us, the success of the trail was largely down to Esther's passion for her illustrative work, the project and most of all her drive for quality. - Lucy Ship, Watts Gallery. 

Orchard House Mural, located in Southampton. Created with Aspace for Stonewater Housing. Image exploring the changing vibrant uses of the site and the feel of a creative, busy city.

ref: Esther is an extremely talented professional illustrator who creates artwork of an exceptionally high standard. Her natural drawing abilities are evident through the work she produces, and when backed by her diligent attitude she delivers high quality work on time and budget. These skills, and more, were demonstrated when we commissioned Esther to produce a large-scale external mural for a client; the results were excellent and I look forward to working with her again. - Dan Crow, Aspace Arts.

London Activity Book for children ages 5-9. Published by Button Books, 2015.

ref: Esther has been a pleasure to work with and we've been very pleased with the outcome of the project we developed together. I hope to be able to work with Esther again in the future - Jonathan Bailey, Button Books/GMC Books.

Chapter opener illustrations for Kyle books publication, 2015.

Hampshire Cultural Trust WW1 Exhibition - Soliders' Journey Mural

ref:Esther is a skilled and talented artist, and lovely to work with. She interpreted our brief very well and managed to incorporate changes and comments with ease and flexibility. She not only created a beautiful artwork but also helped us to find the best solution of producing it as a temporary large wall sized mural. I would definitely recommend her - Annaleida Van de Meent-Schepers.

Competition entry - London Places and Spaces TfL / AOI Competition, 2014.

Chapter opener's, DIY step by steps and template illustrations for this wonderfully detailed book.

Save the Dates, welcome cards and numerous other illustrated details for this happy celebration.

Blisters on Fingers Exhibition entry 2015. Image created around the theme of 'Its all happening at the zoo" By Simon And Garfunkel.

Detailed step by step illustrations for cloth folding in this beautiful book by Kyle Books..

Illustrations for promotional materials for the Education and Events department for the After dark and Childrens programs for Summer 2015.

Private Gift Commission.

ref. I commissioned Esther to create a bespoke drawing for my friends birthday. Her intricate creation exceeded my expectations with witty additions & beautiful attention to detail. My friend was thrilled as was I! - Sophie Hill

Birth Announcement Commission.

Commissioned by a private dutch client to create a birth announcement card for her son.
Each item in the illustration starts with an 'H' in dutch and english.

My submission for the Brooklyn Art Library's 'The Sketchbook Project', which is a crowd funded sketchbook museum and community space.

This submission has since prompted a collaborative book project, centering on my memories of my Nanny and her infamous 'Nanny Cake'. I am collaborating with my writer friend Julia Green.

Commission for a wedding invitation. Space left for the couple to add their photograph and write their own message.