INTRODUCING: ROCKET 68

Rocket 68 is designed & run by Illustrator and designer Jill White. Jill has been in the design world for 24 years 

and particularly enjoys using traditional media alongside the digitally produced designs. We had lovely chat  with

her and here is what she told us about  her work, inspiration and being a freelance illustrator in London.

         

My mother is an artist, and from a very young age I knew that was what I wanted to do, I wanted to be an illustrator

and never entertained the thought of doing anything else!

Growing up in the West Indies was such a vibrant and inspirational atmosphere to grow up in, and I loved colour and 

painting from a very young age. I studied Natural History illustration and my style has really 'evolved' over the last 20

years. Over that last few years I have taken inspiration from 'retro' and particulary 1950's and 1960's illustration. 

Far from my days of painting very tight detailed pieces, I now adore simple bold shapes and pared down prints, such

 as Luchienne Day's work and contemporary artists like Ineluxe.     

I have worked in design companies, been freelance and now lecture part time, and if I could give any advice to young 

illustrators/designers starting out, it would be: don't be 'defeatist' if someone doesn't like your work, just move on to the 

next one, and keep drawing and improving and showing off your work, someone will appreciate it! It's so easy these days

with the internet to showcase your work, as in my early years as an illustrator I recall dragging a heavy portfolio round the 

length and breath of the London Streets!

Rocket 68 Prints and are now available at East End Prints. Make them yours HERE!