Adam OehlersBorn in England in 1980, Adam lived in County Cork until the age of 8 years, after which he moved with his family to Australia. After finishing school, he focused entirely on illustration, graduating from university with an Honours degree in illustraion. He returned to the UK in 2002 and set out to begin his career in illustration. Adam has exhibited across the world, including in Australia, UK, Europe and United States. His published works include his ghost story graphic novel 'Dear Little Emmie', his interpretation of the classic text 'The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner', his children's book 'A Babble of Words', a book of dark nursery rhymes 'Cinderella Jumprope Rhymes', and the fantasy series 'The Errand'. He has also dipped his toes into the world of animation and concept art, working with Owl House Studios and Partizan Production House as the concept artist and character designer on the animation 'Routine' and 'People who eat Darkness' for Steven Wilson, Metallica's 'Here Comes Revenge' and Passengers 'Beautiful Birds'. He has also worked as concept artist, character designer and writer for the PS4 Game 'The Last Day of June', Along with various production companies for television programs such as 'Gentleman Jack', 'Humans series 3' and the newly released 'Sanditon'. One of Adam's pieces won the Young Lions award for an advertising campaign in 2015, and he was also a finalist for 'British Illustrator of the Year' in the same year. ARTIST STATEMENT I have always found a great deal of inspiration from the classic Illustrations of Arthur Rackham, Edward Gorey and any intricate classic pen illustrations and print work. I have a great love of old stories and fairy tales and aim to tell a story through every illustration. In my work I strive to create a sense of nostalgia to take the viewer back to a forgotten memory, with the goal of reminding them of the soft magic that surrounds us. Read More Read Less