Mosquito Inc Take on International, Award Winning Photographers!

Mosquito Inc have expanded their photography section by taking on 3 International Award Winning Fashion Photographers from New Delhi, New York and Barcelona.

New Delhi based photographer, Saurabh's portfolio boasts a stunningly vibrant and atmospheric collection of Fashion Photography. He has successfully won the PX3 Prix De La Photographie, Paris and has recently completed a spread for Cosmopolitan's Anniversary Issue.

New York based Rebecca's portfolio is so fresh and clean yet quirky and obscure. Rebecca was awarded 1st place by IPA in the Advertising Beauty category for her entry "Black Feathers” and Best of Photo Annual 2006 and Best of College Photography 2006 by Photographers Forum. Her Clients have included Thomas Paul Designs, SBNYAccessories and Cargo Hold Jewelry. Her Retouching Work has been published in Macys.com, Hamptons Magazine, Lula Magazine, Aspen Peak Magazine, Vanidades Magazine and Oggi Magazine.

Barcelona based Roberto's portfolio is edgy and original, featuring quirky portraits, amazing skate photography, cool fashion and documentary based images. His has shot for Volcom, Vans, es Footwear, Carhartt, Red Bull, Circa and Jart Skateboards.

All photographers, designers and illustrators featured on the Mosquito Inc website are available for commissioned projects and freelance work.

Fusion! Launch Night

We launched Fusion! The new Cultural networking event in Wrexham on Tuesday night, must admit I'm still recovering from an AMAZING night! We were overwhelmed by the turnout and have had so much positive feedback from everyone it's set to be a good jam for the next few months ahead!

The night began with local professionals from all backgrounds filtering in from freelance illustrators and designers to local government bodies and the education sector. The atmosphere was brilliant, everyone commented on what a great and fresh idea it was to have a night like this in Wrexham! Mike the DJ played some chill out background music, Central Station laid on some gorgeous food and great wine and everyone relaxed and networked...

Following Dave's welcome speech, we opened up the shutters through to the back room to reveal a very exciting exhibition showcasing illustration and graphic art by special guest artists Megan Hindley aka StedHead and David Setter aka the Compulsive Scribbler and the Mosquito Inc illustrators.

A great night was had by all and we can't wait for next months event! Keep you posted on dates and details!

FUSION: The Cultural Networking Event

We're excited to announce that we've teamed up with The Foundry, Wrexham’s Creative Space for Creative people and Central Station to bring you Fusion: A new and exclusive business-networking event fusing art, music and local businesses together and providing a relaxed environment to unwind and network after a hard days slog.

Fusion launches on Tuesday 15th September, the aims are simple:

· To allow professionals from business, local government, the arts and education to meet like-minded people in an informal setting

· To provide an experience of culture and create a friendly forum for everyone to catch up on latest news and views

· To provide a relaxed environment to network with potential customers and suppliers

· Most importantly, to have a great time!

So bring your friends, colleagues and potential customers and join us for a glass of wine, enjoy an exhibition by some very exciting artists and see what it’s all about.

Call or email Dawn at The Foundry to RSVP on 01978 345 221 / dawn@mosquitoinc.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there!

New Graphic Designer onboard!

Welcoming onboard Jon, our latest designer who has worked with Red Bull, Homebase and Dig Mag:http://tinyurl.com/lmfebw

Menswear Shoot at the Lake District

Steve's keeping me busy this week updating his fashion portfolios! his latest menswear shoot at the Lake District has just been added to his portfolio - Steve's available to commission via Mosquito Inc - just email us for details!

AllyMac Photo Shoot

Fashion Photographer Steve's stunning shoot for bespoke designer, AllyMac now added to his portfolio: http://tinyurl.com/l6cwf7

Mosquito Inc Moves in to New Offices

Mosquito Inc is excited to announce that they are now based in the prestigious offices in The Foundry, the Creative Space for Creative People. The beautiful, award winning renovated Victorian building overlooks the stunning gardens of St. Giles’s church in the centre of Wrexham and acts as a hub for creative SME’s in area’s including art, design new media and business consultancy. Services available from The Foundry include website and graphic design, PR and Marketing, Photography, Software Design, Events Management, 360 Degree Virtual Tours, Illustration, Specialist Project Management and Exhibitions.

The Foundry is the brainchild of entrepreneur, David Gray and offers personal workspace in the forms of hot desking for freelance creatives, virtual offices, a fully equipped, modern boardroom and meeting room for business events including training days and a gallery space open to the public.

For further information visit www.thefoundrywrexham.co.uk or call David Gray on 01978 345221

Dom gets designing for LA's blingin' guitar picks company, Lavalier!

Graphic designer Dom has been working on producing a new brochure for LA company, Lavalier who create bespoke custom guitar picks, made from luxurious materials including platinum, gold and diamonds check out the bling!

Mosquito Inc Exhibition

Come check out the Mosquito Inc Crew exhibiting their stunning illustration, graphic design and photography from Tuesday 9th June onwards in Ran, Bold Street, Liverpool and pick up some nice new kicks while you're there!

Mosquito Inc's Steve to feature in Digital Photographer Magazine

Steve has been interviewed for Digital Photographer magazine, check out feature in next months issue! His full fashion, accessories and beauty portfolios are featured on http://www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Portrait, architecture and panoramic photographer, Craig is today's feature.

Craig established a career as a multi-discipline designer, specialising in print design and photography. After 5 years in the industry, Craig decided it was time for a change and has pursued a full time photography career, building up a stunning and varied portfolio including portraits, architecture and interiors.

Matt R.A is Today's Featured Artist

Matt has worked freelance for a number of magazines and graphic design companies in Manchester. He worked for two years assisting in graphic design in an architect practice honing his skills in indesign and photoshop....

Matt's full profile and portfolio can be viewed at http://www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Compulsive Doodler Joins the Mosquito Inc Collective

David has undertaken many exciting, commercial illustration briefs and his work is extremely popular with private collectors. He has exhibited at The Mall Galleries in London, reached the final stages of The Sunday Times Watercolour competition and traded at The Big Chill festival. His artwork has also successfully raised money for Cancer Research.

Read more about David and view his full portfolio on http://www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Tim is Todays Featured Illustrator

Tim has established a name for himself as a unique and talented illustrator. Inspired by the world around him and people close to him, Tims main passions include all aspects of art and design, motor racing, aviation history, ice hockey and video games.

View Tim's portfolio and full profile onhttp://www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Todays feature is illustrator, Katy

Katy is influenced by and has a great love of animals, mark making and arranging elements on a page, “there is nothing more exciting than a happy accident on a page. A few of my current favorites are Janet Wooley, Shaun Tan, William Blake and Eduardo Recife” 

Read Katy's full profile and view her portfolio on http://www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Todays feature is the brilliant, Manchester based Illustrator, FB

FB has established his career as a freelance artist working on a number of exhibitions, workshops and creative projects with Urbis Learning & Creative Departments, designing for the independent Reggae & Hip Hop event ‘Ego Friendly’ and has worked alongside Peter Saville, New Order, Steve Coogan, Irvine Welsh and Ian Brown on Reification 2008, a celebration of the life and ethics of the recently departed Tony Wilson, the founder of the Hacienda & Factory Records.

FB's portfolio and full profile is available on http://www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Latest edition to the Mosquito Inc Roster is dark humored and quirky photographer, Ed

Ed’s work has been featured in several exhibitions, including shows in London and New York. A selection of his images will also be featuring in the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival in the south of France this summer.

View Ed's full profile and 'Doorway's' 

and 'Phone box Studio' projects 

on http://www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Cute illustrator Maisie is todays feature

Maisie is passionate about drawing, exploring new places and setting new challenges for herself. Taking Influence from people’s life stories, children’s books, animation, film, pub chats, puns, treasures found in charity shops, car boot sales and flea markets. 

View Maisie's portfolio and full profile on http://www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Graphic and Web designer, Dom is todays feature

Dom is our featured graphic and website designer today. Dom has worked with a list of exciting clients, including the property and lifestyle guru and 'I own Britain's Best Home' presenter, Melissa Porter. 

Dom's profile and full portfolio, which also features illustration and photography is available on the website, http://www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Fashion Photographer extraordinaire! Steve is todays feature

Fashion and beauty photographer Steve is our feature today. Steve's talent for capturing perfect lighting means he always magically creates the most beautiful shot, each and every time. In my opinion he'd give Rankin or Mario Testino a good run for their money and when you check out his portfolio I'm sure you'll agree. I don't think it'll be long until we see him shooting for Italian Vogue, and if all goes to plan I'll be assisting him on some glamourous, exotic, Caribbean beach, watch this space! In fact I'm going to meet him for a coffee this afternoon and start plotting!

Illustrator, animator, storyboard maker! Matt is Mosquito Inc's Thursday feature

Matt has worked in various areas of the creative industry over the years, including advertising, animation, storyboarding, model making, book illustration and public art. Matt also set up a film production company called 'Pickled Circus' and toured his art exhibitions around numerous UK galleries. 

Matts full profile and portfolio can be viewed at www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Todays feature is the beautiful, graffiti inspired illustrator Sophie

Todays featured illustrator is Sophie who's previous clients have included Addaction and Wade Deacon High School where she created a winning design for a BBC competition, one for a hospital wing and a bespoke mini super lamb banana that was featured on BBC breakfast news. Other commissions have included a large scale mural for a Social Ecomomic Business Fusion 21, based in Liverpool. 

Read the rest of Sophie's profile and view her beautiful graffiti inspired illustration portfolio visit www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Please contact us for information on how to commission Sophie.

Todays featured illustrator Jules dubbed as an 'Evil genius’ and an ‘exciting illustration prospect’ by Computer Arts Magazine

Todays featured artist is the talented illustrator and graphic designer Jules. Based in Nottingham he is self-taught inpretty much everything. Finding the academic route too slow paced, he’s passionate about pushing himself to constantly improve, “if I let things become static for too long my boredom gene kicks in and that’s not a pretty sight.” Jules thrives off fast flowing information and absorbing knowledge, he’s an info-sponge! ... Read the rest of Jules' profile and view his full portfolios on www.mosquitoinc.co.uk.

Foe information on how to commission Jules please contact us via the website.

Latest updated photography and graphic design portfolios

Updating the website today with some gorgeous new beauty shots from photographer Steve and Mike's graphic design portfolio with his latest projects including  his billboard posters for CALM, to advertise their partnership with Merseyside's Sound City and their association with Liverpool's only professional Basketball team, the Everton Tigers, Culturepool's brand development and a flyer for Arena Galleries latest exhibition which focuses on the innovative use of collage within art.

Happy Friday's featured is Graphic and web designer Jon

Jon graduated with a (BA HONS) in Graphic Arts from Liverpool John Moores University, where he studied under the well-known designer David Crow. He worked within the design industry for 7 years designing websites, branding and print then took 6 months time out to travel in August 2007 before embarking on a career as a talented freelance graphic designer...

 

Read Jon's full profile and view his portfolio at www.mosquitoinc.co.uk. To commission Jon please contact us via the website.

Today's feature is Graphic Designer and Animator, Joseph

Joe studied Computer Animation & Special Effects at University of Bradford. Since working as a trainee forensic analyst Joe has started his career in animation and sfx, which has kept him pretty busy working on TV commercials, music videos and interactive online animated goodness. “It's been like having a 3 year long birthday party!” ...Read the rest of Joe's profile, view his animations and graphic design portfolios on the websitewww.mosquitoinc.co.uk. For info on how to commission Joe, please contact us via the website.

Today's featured is HDR specialist photographer Simon

Self taught freelance photographer and retoucher, Simon has always had an ability to learn quickly. In the last year his semi-professional photography status has become professional. Simon has been published by the Liverpool Daily Post, Capital of Culture magazines and many websites have used his images. He’s currently involved in documenting Liverpool, speaking engagements on Urban Photography and running Urban Photography workshops in the Liverpool area.

To read Simon’s full profile, view his portfolios and for information on how to commission him please visit: www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Tuesday's Artist is Full of Grace: Todays featured illustrator Alice

Since completing her MA in illustration and book design Alice has freelanced in London, illustrating magazines including State of Play and The Idler, CD covers for Southern Records and the jazz label Babel, along with work for Banksy's "Pictures on Walls” screen printing operation. Her most recent project is designing book covers for publishers Hamish Hamilton and Pan Macmillan. 

To read Alice’s full profile and view her beautifully unique illustration portfolio, please visit www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

For details on how to commission this artist or request a PDF portfolio please contact us via the website

Rainy Monday's Featured Designer: Mark

It may be a rainy Monday morning but my amazing designers make the sun shine everyday for me! Just presented our latest client with first ideas for his identity developed by Mark and he loved all of it!

Check out Mark's full profile and wicked portfolio featuring work produced for clients included Stella Artois, Adidas, Fat Northerner Records and Elvis Jesus Clothing, among many others... www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Fridays Featured Designer: Mike

Todays featured artist is Graphic Designer and Illustrator Mike.

Since graduating with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Arts, Mike has 

established himself as a successful freelancer specialising in 

graphic design, illustration and animation. He has built up a 

varied client base and has worked with leading design studios in 

Liverpool.

The rest of Mike's profile, full portfolio and details on how to

commission him are available at www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Todays featured Artist is Illustrator Alex

Alex graduated with a BA (HONS) in Graphic Communication with Typography from Plymouth University, he now lives in Bristol where he works as a graphic designer. Alongside this he was involved in an exhibition in Plymouth in September 2008 where he exhibited 4 giclee prints as part of the launch of a new art collective called ‘Graphic Expressionism’. Alex is also in the process of designing the ‘look book’ (a collection of examples of the graduates work in a book) and other promotional material (posters, tickets, flyers) for the UWE Fashion 3rd year graduates show...Alex's full profile and portfolio can be viewed at www.mosquitoinc.co.uk Contact us for details on how to commission him via the website

Todays featured photographer: Matthew

Gorgeous photographer Matthew is our main feature today, 

check out his profile and stunningly cool fashion, music and 

portrait portfolios at www.mosquitoinc.co.uk.

For information on how to commission Matthew, please

contact us via the website.

Designer of the Day: Michael

Todays featured designer is Michael.

Since graduating with a BA (HONS) in Graphic Design, Michael has developed his career by working for a number of cultural centers and galleries and has undertaken freelance design work for a number of clients and agencies across the North West of England.  He has produced work for arts organisations including The Bluecoat Gallery, the Contemporary Urban Centre North West, the leading green and ethically driven design agency, UHC in Manchester along with various charities.  To read the rest of Michael's profile, view his full portfolio and for information on how to commission him please visit www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Todays Featured Artist: Neil

Neil has been working as a Freelance Illustrator since 2004 and gained a BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at Liverpool John Moores University. He currently works from his studio at the Bluecoat in Liverpool. He has recently created work for the Guardian, Converse, the Bluecoat art centre and Adidas. His current works focus on a variety of commercial works including public and Private Installations, Drawing, Print Making, Character Design, Graphic Novels, Editorial Illustration and Children's Books. View the rest of Neil's profile, portfolio and details of how to commission him at www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Todays featured artist: International Photographer Jason

Jason began his career as a graphic designer at Generator Digital Post in Venice, California. Whilst there he assisted on photo shoots and discovered he had a passion and unique talent for photography. 

And so he began photographing what he loves most in life, surfing, music and girls. Jason secured a position as a staff photographer for Transworld Surf Magazine in October 1999 and became the magazines exclusive photographer for the portraiture and annual bikini issues. 

To read the rest of Jason's s profile and check out his AMAZING fashion, music and surf portfolios visit www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

Todays featured artist: Joe

Everyday we have a featured artist on our home page, today it's Joe.

Joe graduated with a Degree in Fine Art specialising in figurative sculptures based on dancers and athletes, creating them from stone carving and metal welding.  Since his studies, he has taught art to secondary school students going on to lecture fine art and life drawing. One of Joes most memorable pieces of work to date is that of the cult comedy duo The Mighty Boosh, which was one of the first illustrations he created. After receiving such positive feedback he was inspired to develop his own style.  Influenced by Tank Girl and Gorrilaz illustrator Jamie Hewlett, music videos, fashion magazines, photographer Nick Kinght, Japanese art and 60's and 70's culture, Joe is not only a unique and very talented illustrator but an experienced photographer, web and graphic designer too.

Illustrator F.B just sent me this T shirt design, he was asked to create it for the Manchester based multi award winning youth project 'Reclaim'  - nice!

F.B's full portfolio can be viewed on www.mosquitoinc.co.uk under illustrators.

Updating fashion photographer Steve's portfolio this afternoon with his latest sunglasses shoot. The sun's shining brightly over Liverpool today, hope it stays that way! 

Steve's full men's and women's fashion, beauty and accessories portfolios can be viewed on the website www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

The latest newsletter is due out this week so sign up to receive it while you're there - we have lots of great stuff we really want you to hear about and some very cool new editions to the website!

New Additions to the family!

I'm delighted to announce we have 2 more members joining our crew, quirky illustrator Neil who's clients have included the Guardian, Converse, the Bluecoat Art Centre and Adidas and the brilliant photographer Craig who's portfolio features stunning architecture, interiors, landscapes and panoramic shots. Their full profiles and portfolios can be viewed on the website: www.mosquitoinc.co.uk

It's a busy start to Monday morning for our graphic and web designer Dom who's freshly back from L.A and back to the grind working on updating property and lifestyle guru Melissa Porter's website http://www.melissa-porter.com ready for the launch of 2009's series of Five's 'I Own Britains Best Home'. 

This nine-part series sees the owners of some of the most beautiful properties in the country competing for the right to say they own Britain’s Best Home. The series focuses on individuals who are passionate about their own homes: ordinary and extraordinary people who have toiled over build, design and décor to leave a personal stamp on their properties. Definatly a programme worth watching if your into property and interior design. 

After the 1st episode airing hits to the website increased almost five fold! 

Dom's full portfolio can be viewed on www.mosquitoinc.co.uk