Taxline

Ollie Hirst

Cover illustration for the October issue of TAXline Magazine – This is the future: On HMRC’s plans to digitalise tax administration.

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@olliehirstillustration

Hi from Lockdown HQ 👋🏻
Taking this gloomy Sunday as an opportunity to say hello to followers old and new (realised there’s not much of my actual face on here) as I’ve gained a few new faces! Hey! I’m Ollie, a 26 year old conceptual illustrator based in Manchester UK. I have a BA(Hons) in Illustration from @norwichuniarts and I now work across editorial and advertising primarily. The fine folk at @mp_illustration represent me worldwide and I love taking on briefs that resonate in the real world - anything from politically fuelled narratives to scientific advancements - all helped by a splash of colour, of course 👨🏻‍🎨 I also have congenital heart block and I’ve been fitted with a pacemaker for practically my whole life.
It’s essentially a battery for your heart and I think that’s why my approach can be suited well to human body/tech briefs, without me even realising! ❤️⚡️ I’ve had the pleasure of working with clients big and small, all across the globe, and I’m continuing to expand my network When I’m not drawing, I love a good cuppa, playing video games and when the weather allows, tennis ✌🏻🎾☕️ I’m currently working away on some things I can’t share yet and also some bits for next year. Exciting times! FAQ: my work isn’t vector. It’s all made in @procreate on an iPad Pro 11” If you have any questions for me, drop them below or on my story and I’ll do my best to answer!
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AHH! 😭🥳
Recently, I pitched for the role of 2021 cover artist for The Lancet Infectious Diseases and I’m super proud (and definitely still in shock) to be able to say that I won! 🤯 The biggest of thankyous to Marco De Ambrogi and the rest of your editorial team. I know how important this industry-leading journal is for the medical and scientific community and with a covid vaccine on the horizon and public health being at the forefront of everyone’s agenda, I regard this as an opportunity of a lifetime! I know this will be hard work, but I’m so looking forward to the challenge and being able to share more of the imagery we make, together Get ready 2021. I’m coming for ya 🤟🏻😉
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New collab with @stephenonguk! 🔥 I’ve always wondered what my work would look like in motion and never found a real opportunity until now. This has been in the works for a while and I’m so glad we were both able to find the time to do it.
You’re a wizard Stephen 🧙🏻‍♂️ Brilliant sound design by @tigerbearaudio Thanks so much to both of you!
Pure magic 😭
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New cover out today for TAXline Magazine. This is the future: On HMRC’s plans to digitalise tax administration 💷 Big thanks to AD @emilyjayfoster and @mp_illustration @birdseyeview88 Design: @sundaycreates
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One-off mentoring session sign up now live! I’ve been very fortunate in my journey so far and through hard work and an amazing support system, I’ve been lucky enough to work for clients big and small, across the globe. I was completely thrown in at the deep end initially, and I’ve definitely made some mistakes whilst finding my way. So I’ve decided a simple thing I can do is make myself available to listen, give advice and be a friendly face to chat to, given the disruptive year 2020 has been so far. • Friday 9th Oct
• Saturday 10th Oct Sessions will take place either on Google Meet or Zoom I hate talking on camera, but if by embracing my own fear, I can alleviate someone else’s who has less experience than I do, then that’s a job well done in my eyes! This is just a quick half hour to discuss anything that’s on your mind regarding illustration. You may be a grad feeling a bit lost or simply just want to say hi and/or get some guidance from me. Either is fine and anything in between! Check out my stories today to see some of the topics that seem to be the most requested. This is obviously just my opinion and led by my own experiences in the industry so far, but if you see value in having a chat, then please book a session 👋🏻 Link in bio for sign up 👀
Please share with anyone who you think might find this useful!
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It’s the 1st October and that means I can share a new project! A pleasure to be invited alongside 19 other uber-talented illustrators to partake in this year’s @dripfordrip label show. This year was beer bottles and focused on the theme of “October”. October to me is a season of change. Colours dull, leaves die and if you live in the north of England like I do, it rains. Lots of rain 🍂🌧 Keep an eye on @dripfordrip throughout October for the reveal of of the other designs! Big thanks to Wijtze for all your hard work pulling this off and inviting me 🍻
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