Ben Newman

Ben Newman has developed a distinct aesthetic over the years; a contemporary fusion of bold shapes, bright colours and playful characters which has been described as 'bauhaus fuzzy felt.' With over 15 years experience in the industry, Ben has produced work for a large range of clients, including the Tate Modern, New York Times, BBC Radio 4, Apple, Google and The New Yorker. His practice extends outside of commercial work into international exhibitions, paintings and three dimensional collaborations.

Ben co-created the Professor Astro Cat children's books with his longtime friend and scientist, Dr Dominic Walliman, which are published by Flying Eye Books and have been translated into over 24 other languages. He has authored 3 picture books, BOO! (Flying Eye Books), SNIP SNAP and RUMBLE TUMBLE (Macmillan kids). He has also authored and illustrated two non-fiction books, THE BEE CONNECTION and THE FAST LANE (Flying Eye Books).

Concurrent to working as a freelance illustrator, Newman is a painter and sells his abstract paintings worldwide.

Ben lives, eats, walks around and sleeps in Hastings, UK with his two sons.