Loch Ness, character designer and illustrator joins the website

Self taught Illustrator, Loch Ness has been drawing characters since he was a child. His clients have included the Oxford daily Newspaper and Bristol County Council and he's had full page exposure in Imagine FX magazine.

He has been involved in two ongoing animation projects, collaborating with C.H.A.S.E. Imagination Studios in London to create environmental and character concepts and a collaboration with a comedian called Barnaby Slater on another, called ‘The Clinic’.

His work is regularly exhibited, in December 2009 he was part of a Group Exhibition at the Weapon of Choice Gallery, Bristol and has an upcoming exhibition at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol in August 2010.

Loch Ness is inspired by photography, animation, urban art and graphic design and artists such as Jamie Hewlett, Pete Fowler, Jon Burgerman, James Jarvis & Jeremyville. Whilst studying Art & Design at College artists such as Picasso and Henry Moore were his main influences.

Keep an eye out for his character designs for toy manufacture called ‘Chitkli Toys’ soon to be released.

Inside Sophie's Sketchbook...

I find sketchbooks such weird and wonderful places. I can spend hours indulging myself in to the minds of designers and illustrators and find the first, raw initial sketches the most exciting stage of a project.

These are extracts from our illustrator, Sophie's sketchbook...

Meet Matt's 'Fox in Socks Who Can't Catch a Hen in Reeboks'

Paint my Decks Up!

Want to customise your skate decks with bespoke illustration? Check out these designs out by Mosquito Inc's Jules, Alex & Marc - all available to commission!

Adidas Store Commissions by Emily

Illustration by Emily - Commissioned for the launch of the Adidas store in Liverpool:

Very Early Photoshoot

We braved the wintry elements and made it up to Denbigh in North Wales last weekend to shoot some beautiful scenery for our hotel & restaurant client, The Guildhall Tavern. Our photographer Matt got up extra early to get some stunning shots. A large scale panoramic will feature in the main reception area and images will also feature in the bedrooms and bar and restaurant areas.

Doodle of the Day

Dave's 'Think Ink' Quirky Characters

Poster Design of the Day

A twist on a classic design by graphic designer & illustrator, Jules:

Animation of the Day

Designer: Joe

Client: DJ Yoda

Branding of the Day

Designer: Mark

Client: Elvis Jesus

Image of the Day

Illustrator: Alice

Title: Book cover design for Revenge of the Mooncake Vixen,

by Marilyn Chin

Client: Penguin Books

Steve's latest Fashion and Beauty Shoot

Welcome on board Marc

New graphic designer and illustrator joins Mosquito Inc! His stunning portfolio is inspired by all things Japanese, comic, and pop cultured!

3 years ago, Marc stumbled upon a band who were looking for some CD artwork. A lot of fun and a well-received CD package later, he kicked off his successful design career going on to create great work for a collection of great clients.

Inspired by everything around him, the typical themes that crop up in his work include Japanese influences, traditional tattoo flash, comics, pop culture, modern design, American gig posters, manga / anime, cinema and other illustrators such as Mike Giant, Chris Ware, This Is The New Year and Tokidoki, to name a few.

His favorite project to date is a recent series of women’s shoe illustrations for Iron Fist Clothing. He injected some cutesy meets horror themes into the project creating two shoes based on characters developed by himself. Two very energetic, manga inspired, horrific but cute designs later and he’s working with the brand again for a 2011 collection!

Love Is In The Air...and on our Website! Beautiful, Limited Addition Valentine's Day Cards Now Available!

Do you have a secret crush on a certain somebody? Or maybe you just want to let your special one know how much you love them this Valentines Day?

Then treat them to a limited addition, beautifully hand drawn Valentines Day card by our illustrator Sophie. We have two gorgeous options to choose from.

...Or choose from any of our talented illustrators or designers to create a one off, limited addition Valentine's print or card, they're all available to commission - you'll be spoilt for choice!

Cards are A5, blank inside for your own lovely messages and cost just £5. Cards will be sent 1st by Royal Mail and come with dark red envelopes so hurry to avoid disappointment!

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